The Daily Numbers for Thursday, Feb. 5

The Daily Numbers: 67, age of man who fatally shot a would-be robber in Cobbs Creek Park in Upper Darby yesterday. 4 family members chased from their homes in a fire in Chester Township early Thursday.

2 homes damaged by fire yesterday in Nether Providence.

1 Nether Providence officer shaken up when his cruiser slid on ice responding to the fire.

19 million dollar improvement project at 69th Street Terminal that starts on Monday Feb. 9.

2, age of toddler who died while in the care of his babysitter in Norwood. Right now the man faces charges of child endangerment.

500 people who packed a hearing last night on proposal to build a new high school in Springfield.

4 options still being considered by the board, including a new school or renovating the old one.

100 million dollars to maintain the existing school.

133 million to renovate it.

136 million for a new school on Leamy Avenue.

131 million for a new school on Saxer Avenue.

25,000 more Delaware County residents who have signed up for health care under the Affordable Care Act.

9 percent gain in slots play for Harrah’s in Chester in December.

2 straight months of gain for Harrah’s.

70-52 win for Villanova over Marquette.

20-1 mark for the Wildcats, 7-2 in the Big East.

5.5 million dollar deal for Kyle Kendrick with the Colorado Rockies.

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

That’s 20 wins for Villanova. Looks like the ‘Cats are priming for a deep run in the NCAA tourney.

I Don’t Get It: $5.5 million for Kyle Kendrick. I don’t get it.

Today’s Upper: Kudos to the kids at Chi who took the Del Val wrestling crown last night.

Quote Box: “At this point, I don’t see any charges being filed.”

- Upper Darby top cop Mike Chitwood, on shooting in which a man shot a would-be robber.

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