The Daily Numbers for Friday, Jan. 30

The Daily Numbers: 3 suspects who will go on trial starting today for the murder of Rite Aid store manager Jason McClay.

400 students who currently attend the Delaware County Intermediate Unit. That would increase to 850 under the DCIU expansion plan for their Aston campus.

45,000 dollars donated to Mother of Providence students in Wallingford by several local businesses tied to the BLOCS program.

100 supporters who turned out in Chester to hear incumbent Mayor John Linder announce his re-election campaign. He faces a challenge in the Democratic primary from longtime state Rep. Thaddeus Kirkland, D-159.

23 years for the annual Philly pre-Super Bowl bacchanal, Wing Bowl.

363 wings scarfed down by last year’s winner, Molly Schuyler. She’s the only female in the contest this year.

1.8 million dollars made from illegal pill mill operation by a Philly doctor, according to federal charges.

62-36 vote by which the Senate OK’d the Keystone XL oil pipeline.

2 dead in massive gas blast that rocked a hospital in Mexico.

225.48 point boost for the Dow Jones yesterday.

81, age of ‘60s poet Rod McKuen, who died yesterday.

5-2 win for the Flyers over the Jets.

3 straight wins for the Orange & Black.

1,000 points in her career for Maddie Thornton of Chichester. Kudos to her!

Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.

Who needs the Super Bowl when you have Wing Bowl?

I Don’t Get It: Maybe it’s me, but I liked Wing Bowl more without all the strippers.

Today’s Upper: Kudos to those local businesses who stepped up with $45,000 in donations to Mother of Providence School in Wallingford as part of the BLOCS progam. It’s all part of Catholic Schools Week.

Quote Box: “The people endorsed me when they pushed that button three years ago. The people spoke about politics in this city when they voted for me.”

- Chester Mayor John Linder, announcing his re-election campaign.

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