The Daily Numbers: 40 people now dead in the wake of Hurricane Irene.
13 counties, including Delco, declared federal disaster area by President Obama. It means local victims are eligible for federal aid.
29,000 people still without power in Delco.
500,000 PECO customers who had service interrupted at the peak of the storm.
168,000 people without power in the region as of Monday afternoon.
1 burning body found in an Upper Providence Park.
35, age of suspect charged in strangulation death in Clifton Heights.
6 years since Hurricane Katrina battered the Gulf Coast, killing more than 1,800 people.
2 men who decided to go for a walk during the storm in Delaware who have been found dead.
22, age of Chester man charged with assault after causing a crash in Del. and then attacking the other motorist.
33 games in 31 days for Phillies, starting with a 3-2 win over the Reds last night.
6 strong innings for Cole Hamels, even if he did not get the win.
100 million dollar contract for Eagles quarterback Michael Vick.
20,000 people without power this morning in Northeast Philly after a fire in a transformer.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.This will not be a good day for the Michael Vick haters.
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I Don’t Get It: A newlywed is facing charges of DUI after a wedding night crash that left his bride injured in western Pa. I don’t get it.
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Today’s Upper: Kudos to Brian and Jessica Sciarra, who greeted a baby boy at the height of the storm over the weekend. His name? Noah, of course. Well done.
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Quote Box: “We prepared for the worst, we prayed for the best, and we got something in between.”
- Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley, surveying Irene damage in Darby Borough.
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