The Daily Numbers: 3 more group homes for residents of Don Guanella being proposed for the Notre Dame de Lourdes grounds in Ridley.
230 acres in Concord Township known as Beaver Valley that is at center of dispute between those looking to develop the tract and those seeking to retain it as open space.
5,500 signatures on petition that opposed the original plan. The number of houses has not been reduced and it is being submitted.
16.9 acre parcel in Concord known as the Hall property that also is looking at changes.
12 residents who protested in Brookhaven Sunday. They’re also upset about the loss of open space and the possible development of 30 acres of the 55-acre Chester Water Authority property at Edgmont and Coebourn Boulevard in the borough.
83 pounds of pot worth $360,000 along with $8,473 in cash seized in a raid on a home in Upper Darby.
460,250 in contributions accepted in 2013 by Joe Sestak without filing a needed statement of candidacy, according to the Federal Elections Commission.
1 person killed in motorcycle accident on I-95 in Ridley Sunday morning.
2 women found shot to death in home in Holmesburg section of Philly Saturday.
6.0 earthquake that rattle the Napa Valley outside San Francisco early Sunday morning.
30 aftershocks reported, with the biggest weighing in at 3.6 on Richter Scale.
3 people who suffered serious injuries in the quake.
4-2 win for the Union over Earthquakes at PPL Park Sunday.
7-1 win for Phillies over Cardinals.
8 strong innings for starter Jerome Williams, scattering 5 hits and giving up just 1 run.
Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
Maybe it’s just me. I agree that it was nice to have that homecoming yesterday for the Taney Dragons. But that’s it. Why exactly are they getting a parade, usually reserved for teams that have championships. Time to leave these great kids alone and just let them be kids.
I Don’t Get It: Must be nice living in the San Francisco area, rocked by a 6.0 earthquake early Sunday, and wondering when exactly the ‘Big One’ will arrive.
Today’s Upper: Kudos to the kids from Broomall-Newtown Babe Ruth. Their 13 team won a national title and the 13-15 team is seeking one this week. Kudos to all involved!
Quote Box: “We feel for the men of Don Guanella, but we feel that we have done our part.”
- Ridley Commission Tom Donovan, on word that three more group homes are being proposed for the Notre Dame de Lourdes parish site in the township.
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