The Daily Numbers: 27, age of Lana Trotter, former softball coach at Delaware County Christian School, who faces charges connected to a sexual relationship with one of her players.
3rd degree felony charge of institutional rape filed against Trotter.
1,000 bridges across Pennsylvania that will get new weight restrictions as a safety precaution because repairs are being delayed because of a lack of funding.
9 bridges affected here in Delaware County.
47th annual convocation held yesterday at Penn State Brandywine.
2 cent fee state Sen. Daylin Leach wants slapped on use of those plastic bags we get from just about every store these days.
700,000 dollar winning lottery ticket sold at Westmont Beverage in Collingdale.
2 minor maintenance issues found during a surprise inspection by state officials at the Chester County SPCA, which has been target of complaints because of conditions there.
5 stories, how far a window washer fell from a building on Rittenhouse Square yesterday. Amazingly, he's in stable condition in the hospital.
46,000 dollars, how much a former Coatesville detective is now charged with stealing from the Police Benevolent Association.
45 percent plunge for earnings at Atlantic City casinos in the 2nd quarter.
3 hour halt on Nasdaq trading yesterday after a computer glitch.
2 consecutive come-from-behind walk-off wins for the Phils, who beat the Rockies against last night, 5-4.
4-1 deficit before the Phils scored 2 in the 8th and 2 more in the 9th for the victory.
4 wins in last 5 games for the Phillies.
4-3 mark for new skipper Ryne Sandberg since taking over for fired Charlie Manuel.
.625 batting average for Carlos Ruiz in his last 5 games. He's 10 for 16.
2 run homer for Darin Ruf, his 9th of the year.
2 quarters, how much time starter Michael Vick is expected to get Saturday night vs. the Jags in the Eagles 3rd preseason game.
Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
Yes, I liked Charlie Manuel. But there's no doubt this team now looks better, more engaged, under Ryne Sandberg.
I Don’t Get It: I have no idea why it would take the entire summer, and cost Charlie Manuel his job, before these guys got the message.
Today’s Upper: Kudos to all those who will be making the trip to Washington, D.C., tomorrow on the 50th anniversary of the famous March on Washington.
Quote Box: “It's every parent's fear - you send your kids to school or to athletics, and someone in a position of trust takes advantage of them. Now that trust is betrayed and your confidence as a parent shattered."
- Delco D.A. Jack Whelan, on charges being diled against the former softball coach at Delaware County Christian School.
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