The Daily Numbers: 1 man shot and killed in an argument outside a restaurant at the Piazza at Schmidt’s complex in Northern Liberties last night. The 25-year-old victim is believed to be from Upper Darby.
5 Catholic grade schools set to close their doors forever in Delco. They will merge with 5 other schools.
4,000 people who took part in the Muck Ruckus competition over the weekend in Newtown Square to benefit the MS Society.
383 grads who picked up diplomas at Garnet Valley graduation exercises at the University of Delaware yesterday.
1, as in Day 1 of the Jerry Sandusky trial set to kick off today in Bellefonte, Pa.
52 counts of child abuse filed against the former Penn State coach in connection with allegations he abused 10 kids over a 15-year span.
6, as in Day 5 of deliberations for the jury mulling the fate of Monsignor William Lynn. No verdict as yet.
10, age of child missing after going swimming in ocean in Atlantic City.
2 a.m. Sunday, when a home invasion in Philly ended badly and a family dog was shot.
3 firefighters injured in a blaze in a row house in Upper Darby on Friday.
3 in critical condition after a crash that shut down I-95 in the area of Marsh Road in Delaware for hours yesterday afternoon.
28 busted in prostitution sweep in Atlantic City.
3.56 a gallon, national average price for gas. That’s down 5 cents for week, 19 cents for month.
6 cent a gallon dip in prices here in the Philly region, down from $3.64 a gallon last week.
5-4 loss for the Phils in Baltimore yesterday.
2 straight extra-inning losses for the Phils at Camden Yards.
8 games behind the Nats, where the Phils sit today.
1 more error that opened the door to the win for the O’s.
10-9 come-from-behind win for the Garnet Valley girls as they took the state lacrosse title over Strath Haven Saturday.
2 straight state titles for the Lady Jags.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.These Phillies can’t hit or catch. Not a good combination.
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I Don’t Get It: They are closing the schools in Philly today at noon because of the heat. It’s supposed to be in the mid-80s. I don’t get it.
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Today’s Upper: Kudos to the Lady Jaguars of Garnet Valley for the second straight state lacrosse title.
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Quote Box: “It’s like a second family and I expected to spend my whole career there, but my journey is taking another turn.”
- Donna Kowal, a teacher at St. Gabriel School in Norwood. The school is closing and will merge with St. Madeline-St. Rose to form St. James Regional Catholic School.
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