The Daily Numbers for Tuesday, Aug. 19

The Daily Numbers: 5 years probation for an Upper Darby mom who was charged with beating her 11-year-old son with a belt.

3 people injured in a nasty accident outside Delaware County Memorial Hospital Sunday. One of the drivers faces charges of driving under the influence.

230 acres of a 318-acre tract in Concord Township that is known as the Beaver Valley that is targeted for development.

5,500 people who signed a petition opposing the original plan to develop the tract, which called for 314 single-family homes, 120 active adult residences and 180,000 square feet of open commercial space.

171 homes in the new plan

117 acres of land would remain undeveloped.

19.9 acre site of the Penns Woods Winery would not be involved in the development.

2 years, how long Edward Mokshefsky has been serving as interim chief in Eddystone. Last night council gave him the title on a full-time basis.

6.8 acre home of the Delaware County SPCA that is targeted for a total redesign.

35 mph speed limit put in place for a portion of busy Route 252 in Upper Providence.

31 years, how long we’ve been running the Champs ‘N’ Charity Classic. Our thanks to Sunoco Logistics in helping us keep the (soft)ball rolling.

2 crowns handed out in the Hook last night. Kudos to the women from Guaranteed Plumbing and the men from E.J. Hosbach/UBBIBC, who proved to be the ‘Best by Test.’

4-1 win for the Phils over the Seattle Mariners last night

1 run on 3 hits surrendered by Phils starter Jerome Williams in his 2nd start with the team. That opened a few eyes.

2.19 ERA for Williams in 12 and a third innings with Phils.

3 run homer for Andres Blanco, getting a start at shortstop for the slumping Jimmy Rollins.

29th save in 32 tries for Jonathan Papelbon.

2 for 5 night for Ben Revere, raising his batting average to .315

.323 for Justin Morneau, who leads the NL.

Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan. Has anyone considered the possibility that Ben Revere just might win the NL batting crown? Then what do the Phillies do with him?

I Don’t Get It: I don’t get all this dumping ice water on yourself for charity. But that does not mean I won’t step up to the challenge Wednesday night on our ‘Live From the Newsroom’ show.

Today’s Upper: Kudos to everyone who helped us raise money in the fight against cancer at the 31st annual Champs ‘N’ Charity Classic.

Quote Box: “It’s been an honor to serve the borough as a police officer and I am looking forward to serving the residents as police chief.”

- Edward Mokshefsky, after being named police chief by Eddystone Council.

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