The Daily Numbers: 100 dollar ticket slapped on Chadds Ford man who decided to go for a run in Valley Forge National Historical Park. It’s closed because of the shutdown.
25 years, how long marathoner John Bell has been running in Valley Forge.
3,500 acre park that is now closed to the public because of the shutdown.
20 citations issued to people in the park illegally so far.
6 candidates seeking 4 seats on Yeadon Borough Council.
7, age of victim allegedly assaulted by a 39 year-old Middletown man.
19, age of teen who was shot several times in the legs Tuesday night.
1 year of probation for an Upper Darby woman in an animal cruelty case.
39 percent of those in recent poll who disapprove of U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan’s job in light of the federal shutdown.
28 percent who approved.
40 percent who said they would not vote for Meehan if the election were held today.
19, age of daughter of Aston resident Pamela Stouch, who died of a heroin overdose. She’s now in the forefront of the battle against prescription drug and heroin abuse in the county.
6 Delco schools that are on a list of the state’s lowest-performing schools, according to a state study.
1 Army Ranger from Carlisle, Pa., killed in action in Afghanistan.
73, age John Lennon would have been today. Happy Birthday, John!
19 young men who have now settled their claims against Penn State in connection with the Jerry Sandusky sex scandal.
159 point plunge by the stock market yesterday as fears of a U.S. credit default mount.
1 win for the Flyers after 3 losses and win No. 1 for new coach Craig Berube.
33 saves for Steve Mason.
103-99 loss to the Sixers in preseason play to the Thunder in Manchester, England.
67, age of Larry Bowa, who is coming back for another stint with the Phillies, this time as Ryne Sandberg’s bench coach.
Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
Who has more wins by the end of October? Chip Kelly or Craig Berube?
I Don’t Get It: Still can’t believe they slapped a $100 ticket on that guy just for running in the closed Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Today’s Upper: Kudos to the county for rolling out those medical drop boxes. It could alleviate what is becoming a bigger problem in the county every day.
Quote Box: “As always, our first priority is for the public’s safety and we are therefore asking people to respect the posted closures to that our limited staff can concentrate on protecting park resources.”
- Michael Litterst, acting spokesperson for the National Park Service, on the fines for those who ignore warnings that that parks are closed.
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