The Daily Numbers: 1-0 win for Germany in extra time to capture World Cup title against Argeninta.
1 billion people across the globe who were tuned in.
2018, 4 years from now, when next World Cup will be held.
3.6 million being spent on repaving project on I-95.
1.8 million tied to repaving the Blue Route in Delco.
5 million construction project to rebuild the intersection of Route 1 and Route 252 in Upper Providence.
207,000 dollar check for Aldan Borough tied to theft case involving former borough manager Robert Park.
13 of 15 Delco school districts that are raising taxes in their new budgets.
3.4 percent tax hike in Chester Upland.
2 districts not hiking taxes? Marple Newtown and Radnor.
1 police officer gunned down yesterday in Jersey City, N.J., in what officials are calling an “execution.”
100 homes evacuated in Skippack, Montgomery County, because of odors found coming from sump pumps.
1,200 workers expected to get pink slips at Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City today.
1,700 tossed out of work when The Atlantic Club closed in January.
3 runs given up by Kyle Kendrick in the 1st inning as Nats crushed the Phillies yesterday, 10-3.
11 games under .500 for the Phils at the All-Star break. They’re 42-53.
10 games out of 1st place.
1 All-Star from the Phils, that would be 2nd baseman Chase Utley.
Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
As I asked in my blog today, what do you think happens first, the Phillies win another World Series title, or the USA captures the World Cup?
I Don’t Get It: People who have been charged with crimes who then call or email the newspaper to complain about the way the story was handled? Huh?
Today’s Upper: Kudos to Germany for capturing their 1st World Cup since 1990.
Quote Box: “High-fiving strangers, that’s why I’m here.”
- Soccer fan Dan Solderitsch, of Havertown, at World Cup viewing party Sunday at Oakmont Pub.
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