The Daily Numbers for Wednesday, April 8

The Daily Numbers: 1,000,000 dollars in the red, where Colwyn borough finds itself, according to a state analyst.

350,000 in unpaid sewage bills in the borough.

2.1 million dollar annual budget for the tiny borough, which is a little more than 1 square mile.

32years, how long Shirley Purcival worked for Upland Borough. She wore a lot of hats - manager/secretary/treasurer. We wish her well as she starts her retirement.

3,000 dollars withdrawn from Knights of Columbus account that is at the heart of new case against former Marcus Hook Mayor Jay Schiliro.

1.7 million dollars in fraudulent tax returns filed by 2 Chester County residents with records stolen from patients at Crozer-Chester Medical Center.

1 man shot on Schuylkill Expressway. His son, 22, is now being held.

82million dollars, what Florida developer Glen Straub paid for the shuttered Revel Casino in A.C.

2.4billion dollars, what it cost to build the place, which was open a little more than 2 years.

8,000 jobs that have been lost in A.C. as the city has shed 4 of 12 casinos.

7 killed in crash of small plane that was flying back to Illinois after being in Indianapolis for the NCAA hoops title game.

50, age of unarmed black man who was shot and killed as he tried to run away from a South Carolina police officer.

74, age of former Philly D.A. and Dem mayoral candidate Lynne Abraham, who collapsed at debate last night. She’s OK.

5-4 win for the Flyers over the Isles last night.

7:051st pitch tonight for Game 2 for Phils, vs. Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park.

46degrees and drizzle at game time.

10NCAA crowns for the UConn women

63-52 win for the Huskies over Notre Dame.

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

How many people with tickets will take a powder on tonight’s Phillies game, with rain and 46 degrees expected.

I Don’t Get It: How does a town the size of Colwyn have this many problems? I dont’ get it.

Today’s Upper: Kudos to a state analyst who painted a fairly bleak picture of Colwyn’s expenses.

Quote Box: “There is no way this council is going to work together.”

- Colwyn Councilwoman Tonette Pray.

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