The Daily Numbers: 2 key rulings on gay rights from U.S. Supreme Court.
5-4 votes by the high court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, and also cleared the way for gay weddings to resume in California.
84, age of woman who brought the lawsuit against DOMA.
15 percent of woman who own a gun in U.S., as compared to 44 percent of men.
4-0 vote by Chester City Council to again consider a new tax on parking revenue.
25 bicycle cops who were training in Naylor's Run Park in Upper Darby when they came upon a couple having sex in public. They now face charges.
2 more people shot in drive-by in Chester Tuesday.
3 shootings in 2 days in the city
85 years, how long the husband of Splendora DiMarino has been a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Marcus Hook. The church is due to be closed and merged with St. John Fisher.
1.6 million dollar bail for man charged in the deadly building collapse in Philadelphia.
149.83 point gain for stock market yesterday, the 2nd straight day of gains.
11, where Sixers will be picking in NBA Draft tonight.
7-5 win in 13 innings for the Phillies over the Padres last night.
2 of 3 the Phils took in San Diego. They now head to L.A. for 4 against the Dodgers.
5 runs on 7 hits in 6 innings, who left trailing 5-2 but was not tagged with his 12th loss of the season.
40 million dollar deal signed last year by Patriots star tight end Aaron Hernandez, who yesterday was charged with murdering a friend.
23, how old Hernandez is. What a waste.
Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
Not only did the Phils manage to pull out a win last night to take 2 of 3 in San Diego, in the process they bailed Cole Hamels, who was in line for his 12th loss when he left the game trailing 5-2 after 6.
I Don’t Get It: I wish I could figure out what the hell Aaron Hernandez was thinking. He had everything. And apparently just threw it all away because he didn't like the fact that his friend was talking to some people in a bar that he had issues with. Think he has some issues now?
Today’s Upper: Kudos to the high court for their rulings on gay rights yesterday. But with that precedent, I'm still trying to figure out their ruling Monday to knock down a crucial part of the Voting Rights Act.
Quote Box: “I have two sons, and right now, at least in the state of Pennsylvania, they don't have equal rights."
- Brian Bortnicker of Marple, after yesterday's high court rulings, which do not affect the band on gay marriage in Pa.
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