The Daily Numbers: 102 wins for the Phils after their thrilling come-from-behind win over the Braves last night.
1,000 jobs at risk with possible closure of Sunoco and ConocoPhillips refineries in the lower end of county.
1 million dollars, the size of hole in Marcus Hook borough budget should the Sunoco plant close.
2.7 million tax loss for the Chichester School District.
1 Jan, the deadline for a new animal shelter to be built in the county. Officials of the county's new Animal Protection Board yesterday admitted they weren't likely to be up and running by that point.
1.2 million loan agreement OK'd by the Darby Creek Joint Authority to build the shelter.
2 individuals who held up a school principal as he arrived for work in Chester.
1 billion dollars added to the cost of the expansion project at Philadelphia International Airport.
6 years since Gary Drais was murdered in Aston. Police are still hunting for his killer.
37,000 dollars OK'd by County Counci for new computers for several departments in the courthouse.
36 more students who got the boot from Upper Darby School District for being illegally enrolled.
331,000 dollars saved by the district by the dismissals.
81, age of woman who was attacked and raped in southwest Philly.
22, age of substitute teacher in Del. charged with showing 15-year-old male student naked pictures of herself on her phone.
6,000 dollars and a Cadillac Escalade, the alleged payment in a murder-fire-hire alleged in Chester County.
2 dead and 2 injured in another incident of gunfire in South Philly.
10.5 game lead by the Braves in NL Wild Card race on Aug. 26. They were eliminated last night.
7 runs scored by the Braves in last 5 games.
646 wins for Charlie Manuel, most by any manager in Phillies history.
Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
A salute to Charlie Manuel and the Phillies. They never quit, not even in the 13th inning of the 162nd game. Bravo!
I Don’t Get It: So much for the genius of Terry Francona. The BoSox will be watcing the playoffs.
Today’s Upper: We desperately hope that efforts by local officials and unions are able to find new buyers for the Sunoco and ConocoPhillips refineries here in Delco.
Quote Box: "I was frustratede. I don't want any special treatment."
- Eagles QB Michael Vick, day after criticizing refs.
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