The Daily Numbers: 2 explosions that have now rocked a nuclear plant in Japan as fears of a nuclear meltdown grow.
10,000 people feared dead in wake of Japan quake and tsunami.
8.9 quake on Richter scale that caused widespread devasation after unleashing tsunamis on Japan.
15 police officers who are now off the job, accused by a state agency of cheating on a certification test.
7.79 percent tax hike looming in the proposed Marple Newtown School District budget.
2 people wounded when gunshots rang out on basketball court in Chester on Saturday.
4 Ridley youths injured when they were struck by a hit-run driver Friday night. A Philadelphia man has been charged.
188 million dollar surplus for Pa. Legislature, even as huge cuts are being forecast to fight a $4 billion budget deficit.
3.57 a gallon, average price for gas in Philly region as we start a new week.
3.56 a gallon, the national average.
7 cent uptick in a week, 42 cents in a month and 76 cents since last year.
7 seed for Temple, 9 for Villanova as they head for NCAA hoops tournament action.
1 as in No. 1 seed for Ohio State, who Villanova will face if they get past George Mason.
6 days until spring.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.Both Temple and Villanova are in, with the Wildcats staying in the East, while the Owls are headed all the way to Tucson, Ariz., for the opportunity to play Penn State.
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I Don’t Get It: A Philadelphia man is facing 2 to 7 years in prison for setting a dog on fire.
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Today’s Upper: Kudos to the agencies scrambling to bring aid to earthquake and tsunami-devastated Japan. It is direly needed.
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Quote Box: “Let’s get Ohio State.”
- Villanova student yesterday after learning of the Wildcats’ draw in the NCAA tournament. First they would have to beat George Washington.
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