The Daily Numbers: 3.19 a gallon, what gas is selling for at several gas stations involved in a price war at the intersection of Routes 1 and 202.
105, age of retired Marine Corps Master Sgt. Alfred DeSerio, who celebrated his birthday yesterday. Semper Fi, buddy!
13, age of Delco teen who has filed suit against the Milton Hershey School, claiming he was denied admission because he is HIV-positive.
28 of 49 municipalities who say they will attend key meeting on Saturday at DCCC on fees and the proposed new county animal shelter.
2 straight Thursdays that Ridley Creek State Park will be closed for a controlled hunt to reduce the park’s deer population.
0.34-mill tax hike included in proposed budget in Ridley Park.
490 point surge for the Dow Jones Industrials yesterday.
1 million dollar gift to Widener university by an alum for the school’s Oskin Leadership Institute.
100 times, how many incidents of abuse are being alleged in the first suit filed against Jerry Sandusky and Penn State.
1 horse found abandoned in a vacant lot in North Philly.
150,000 dollar grant from the state Gaming Control Board to Philadelphia to fight illegal gambling.
8:20 kickoff tonight for Eagles vs. the Seahawks in Seattle.
2 starters, Michael Vick and Jeremy Maclin, ruled out for tonight’s game.
8 veteran players added to the roster yesterday by the Phillies.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.Remember when the Eagles on national TV was a cause for excitement. Anyone revved over tonight’s snooze fest in Seattle? Thought so.
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I Don’t Get It: The Penn State case is getting uglier. The first in what no doubt will be an avalanche of lawsuits was filed yesterday. The victim claims Jerry Sandusky molested him on 100 occasions and threatened him and his family to keep quiet about it.
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Today’s Upper: Gas at $3.19 a gallon. Gotta love that.
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Quote Box: “It’s a pleasure to be here and God bless everyone.”
- Marine Master Sgt. Aldred DiSerio, celebrating his 105th birthday yesterday with his Marine buddies at St. Francis in Darby.
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