The Daily Numbers: 30 seconds, how long it takes to administer nalaxone, which is being credited as lifesaver when it comes to heroin OD victims.
17 other states that now allow police to administer nalaxone. The Delco D.A. and local law enforcement want Pa. to join the movement because of the spike in heroin problems here in the Philly suburbs.
50 to 60 heroin-related deaths in Delaware County in each of the past 3 years.
12 deaths directly related to heroin in Delco since January.
41-48 win for Garnet Valley to wrest the Delco Hi-Q championship from Penncrest.
3,000 prize for the kids from Garnet Valley, to be shared with the entire school.
19 year veteran of the Upper Darby police force who now faces DUI charges connected to a hit-run crash in Marple.
2 brothers from Upper Chichester acquitted on charges of robbery and assault.
75 million dollars, how much Gov. Tom Corbett wants to raise by expanding drilling in state forests. State Rep. Greg Vitali wants more info on the program.
50 years as a scoutmaster for Fred Sach, who was honored recently by Ridley commissioners.
68,000 Boeing employees who will see their pension benefits frozen while the company moves them into 401K plans.
225 Staples stores being shuttered, mostly because people are making those kinds of purchases online.
61 point spike for the Dow Jones yesterday.
3 more cities now being served by American Airlines out of Philly. They will now fly to Charleston, W.Va., Lexington, Ky., and Memphis, Tenn.
1 more setback for Cole Hamels, who is shutting down again with a ‘dead arm.’
4-3 loss for the Phils to the Yankees.
77-70 win for Villanova over Xavier that gives them the Big East crown.
1981-82, last time the ‘Cats won the Big East title.
Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
OK, let’s set the over/under no number of starts made by Cole Hamels this year. I’ll set the line at 15. I’m taking the under.
I Don’t Get It: The Phillies recent track record on dealing with injuries is less than forthcoming. That’s why this whole Hamels story is reason for some real concern, despite their all-too-familiar refrain that “we don’t think it’s a big thing.” Just like Roy Halladay.
Today’s Upper: Kudos to the kids at Garnet Valley for capturing this year’s Delco Hi-Q crown in the academic quiz contest.
Quote Box: “We are behind the times. This needs to occur.”
- James McCans, head of paramedics in Haverford, on new push to get Pa. to allow police to deliver naloxone in heroin OD cases.
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