The Daily Numbers for Friday July 26

The Daily Numbers: 0, how many marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples in Delaware County.

2, how many couples sought one. Both were denied.

5 million loss at Delta's Monroe Energy Refinery in Trainre.

300 billion jet fuel expense for the airline thanks to the refinery.

0 charges that will stick against Colwyn Public Safety Director Rochelle Bilal. The Delco D.A. withdrew the charges, saying there was no probable cause for arrest.

2.5 million dollar grant that is the key to a new shopping center being proposed for Wellington Ridge in Chester. It would include a supermarket.

995,000 dollars gained by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by selling off some more properties.

13.37 uptick in the stock market yesterday.

4.31 percent rate on 30-year mortgages, that's down slightly.

1st practice in full pads set for Eagles in public date at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.

45,000 tickets that have been given away for the practice by the Eagles.

5 straight losses for the Phils, who fell to the Cards again last night, 3-1.

7 hits, all the Phils could muster.

9-7 mark for Kyle Kendrick, who also hit into a killer inning-ending double-play on a sacrifice bunt attempt.

9-4 win for Ridley in the state Little League semifinal. They play Lionville tonight for the state crown and the right to go on to nationals in Bristol, Conn.

Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan. Forget the Phillies. How 'bout those kids from Ridley! One more win and they are state Little League champs!

I Don’t Get It: So much for the charges against Director of Public Safety Rochelle Bilal in Colwyn. They were tossed by the D.A. yesterday. Last night the officer who brought the charges was fired by borough council.

Today’s Upper: Kudos to the kids from Ridley Area Little League. They are doing us proud!

Quote Box: “The reason being that we are going to follow the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania." - Delco Register of Wills Hugh Donaghue, noting the county will not offer marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

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