The Daily Numbers: 400 to 500 state troopers who could be facing layoffs amid more state budget concerns.
5 state police barracks targeted for shutdown.
1,500 state troopers who are eligible for retirement in the next 5 years.
12,540 police believe was scammed out of several suspects by a Brookhaven man who was selling phony Eagles and Phillies tickets.
500,000 deficit that could spark big tax hike in Yeadon, which votes on its budget tonight.
7-0 vote by which Sharon Hill Borough Council voted to stop using Sunoco products for the borough vehicles to support refinery workers.
2 robbers being sought in Upper Darby after they used a stun gun on a security guard who was trying to take them into custody.
13 copper downspouts stolen from a church in Wayne, Radnor Township.
1 passenger under 18 allowed to be in car driven by new driver under new Pa. law.
100 Sears and Kmart stores on the chopping block after a disappointing holiday sales season.
5-1 loss for the Flyers last night in Tampa.
2 goals for Steven Stamkos.
1-3-1 mark for Flyers over their past 5 games.
5 days until the Winter Classic.
1 loss on the season so far for the Sixers. They play again tonight.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.Andy Reid is not going anywhere. And the guess here is that Juan Castillo is not either. Brace yourself for the “all the new faces” excuses for the Eagles missing the playoffs. I’m not buying.
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I Don’t Get It: Gettting caught shoplifting is one thing. Using a stun gun on the security guard is another. I hope these two thugs are caught in a hurry.
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Today’s Upper: Kudos to Sharon Hill Borough Council for their move to stop using Sunoco products in support of refinery workers.
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Quote Box: “It’s our only option at this point.”
- Edgmont Manager Samantha Reiner, who prospect of cuts in state police, which the township uses to patrol their streets.
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