The Daily Numbers: 60 years of Delco tavern life that went up in smoke as fire consumed the Toll House Tavern in Norwood.
2 murder charges against a Chester man who will no longer face the death penalty if convicted. The D.A. is citing mitigating circumstances.
7-1 vote by which the Springfield School Board approved a deal to outsource district busing services.
1.08 million dollars, how much the district expects to save over the 4 year deal.
12:01 a.m., when 2 unions who operate SEPTA’s regional rail lines are threatening to go on strike.
10,000 people who ride the Media-Elwyn rail line in Delco every work day.
60,000 riders every day on the entire system.
39, age of man charged with stabbing his stepfather during an altercation in the emergency room at Crozer-Chester Medical Center.
342 graduates of Penn Wood High who received their diplomas yesterday.
265 graduates from Marple Newtown High School.
202 grads at ceremonies for Chichester High.
56th graduations exercises for Penncrest High School.
173.4 million dollar budget - and a tax hike - OK’d by Upper Darby School Board.
77.80 hike for person with average home assessed at $100,000.
14th president of Swarthmore College, Rebecca Chopp announced yesterday she is leaving to take a position at the University of Denver.
29, age of Upper Chi man who is facing a murder charge in connection with a fatal crash that took the life of an unborn baby.
3 6-year-olds who police believe were abused by a music teacher at the Malvern Music School.
2 supermarkets in Chester now with the opening of Bottom Dollar yesterday.
18,000 square foot supermarket.
40 years of the Rose Tree Summer Festival that kicks off next week.
120,000 dollars in fines slapped on 2 Pa. casinos for underage gambling violations.
3 straight wins for the Phillies, who swept the Padres 7-3 yesterday.
.324 batting average for John Mayberry against left-handed pitching, with 5 doubles, 3 homers and 12 RBIs. He homered again yesterday.
1 more hit needed by Jimmy Rollins to tie Mike Schmidt for all-time Phils hit king at 2,234.
2 Springfield girls teams who have played for state titles in the last 2 weeks. Last week lacrosse, today it’s the softball team’s turn.
Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
Got to give Jimmy Rollins his due. That’s a lot of hits.
I Don’t Get It: SEPTA rail workers are getting an 11 percent pay hike. And they’re still thinking of going on strike.
Today’s Upper: Kudos to the Springfield girls softball team as they play for the PIAA AAA title against Bethlehem Catholic this morning in State College.
Quote Box: “Every time you came in here, everyone knew who you were, you were always made to feel comfortable. It was just a great place. They were just like our family.
- Beth Ann Kane, longtime customer of Toll House Tavern, who was destroyed by fire.
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