The Daily Numbers: 6-5 loss for the Taney Dragons to kids from Chicago, ending their run at the Little League World Series.
3 women who have come forward with complaints of harassment against a Community Services supervisor.
15,000 dollars in debt that threatens the future of the oldest public library in the country, right here in Darby Borough.
7,000 dollars in electrical work that the building also needs.
271 years, how long the Darby Library has been in operation after setting up shop in 1743.
1.292 million, how much the Ridley School District spent to replace the bleachers at Phil Marion Field.
1972, when a Broomall woman was told she would not be allowed to compete in the Little League World Series with her team of all boys. Yes, we’ve come a long way.
200 freshmen who arrived on the Widener University campus to start their college careers with a day of service.
60 point hike for the stock market yesterday to close at 17,039.49.
4 straight months that existing home sales have risen.
67.9 million dollars in gifts for Temple University in the fiscal year ending June 30. It’s the 2nd straight year the North Philly school has shattered its own record.
19 of 29 for Nick Foles in the crucial Game 3 of the exhibition season vs. the Steelers last night.
31-21 win for the Birds as both the 1st team defense and offense looked to be firing on all cylinders.
17-0 lead for the Birds at halftime.
31 yard field goal missed by Alex Henery, after he made a 36-yarder. That’s not a good sign.
Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
That giant hissing sound you heard last night was a huge sigh of relief from Eagles fans. Nick Foles and the first-team offense were sharp in dominating Steelers. So was the defense. Bring on the regular season.
I Don’t Get It: Why do we still have to sit through another pre-season game?
Today’s Upper: Kudos to Mo’ne Davis and the Taney Dragons. Hold your heads high. You’re winners in our book.
Quote Box: “He used his position to take sexual advantage of these women. That type of conducts is outrageous and intolerable.”
- D.A. Jack Whelan, on charges filed against supervisor at Delaware County Community Services.
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