The Daily Numbers: 1 person killed, 2 others wounded in shooting late last night in Chester.
24 homicides in Delaware County so far this year.
15 of them have occurred in Chester.
2 fire companies that will be getting out of the EMS business in Haverford Township, as they contract with UPenn Health Services for EMS service.
440,000 dollars in savings, what the township predicts they will save in the first year of the deal.
1945, when Manoa Fire Co. started its ambulance service.
13-26 years in prison for a Colwyn man convicted in burglary, robbery.
2,100 workers who could be out of jobs as Showboat Casino in Atlantic City may close its doors in August.
2 former employees of abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell who received jail time yesterday for their role in his operation.
21 point decline for stock market yesterday.
4.14 percent, average rate this week for 30-year fixed-rate mortgage.
1-0 loss for the USA vs. Germany in World Cup action, but they still advance to the knockout round.
3 and 10, spots in 1st round where Sixers picked last night.
0 players they got who are expected to play next season.
7-foot Joel Embiid from Kansas, who Sixers took with No. 3 pick.
5-3 win for Phillies over Marlins in 14th inning on walkoff homer by Chase Utley.
Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
Let’s all sing it together, the ballad of the Sixers: Tanks for the Memories!
I Don’t Get It: The Sixers had the No. 3 and No. 10 picks in the NBA Draft, and somehow did not get a player who will play next year. I hope Sam Hinkie knows what he’s doing. I don’t get it.
Today’s Upper: Kudos to Delco Sheriff Mary McFall Hopper, for quickly getting out word yesterday about a scam involving people pretending to be sheriff’s deputies and making phone solicitations to people.
Quote Box: “We are going to see higher natural gas prices. We’re going to see reduced investment and reduced employment.”
Lou D’Amico, president of the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association, on word that Legislature is considering enacting severance tax on gas drilling in the state.
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