Daily Numbers for Thursday, May 28

The Daily Numbers: 488,000 square feet in what is commonly known as International Plaza in Tinicum being eyed by the city of Philadelphia as part of the airport expansion plan.

27 acres of the site between Route 291 and the airport may be used as a new home for UPS, which needs to be moved for construction of a new runway.

27, age of Tyaina Finch, who waived her arraignment and will face trial in the fatal shooting of Darby Borough Officer Mark Hudson.

40 age of Upper Darby mom who faces endangerment charges after a 2-year-old child was spotted hanging out of a 2nd floor window.

2 Delco athletes - Kip Taviano and Dante DeSimone, taken far too soon being remembered by loved ones.

70th anniversary about to be celebrated in Brookhaven.

2 parents arraigned yesterday on misdemeanor charges connected to ferret mauling of one of their children in their Darby Borough home.

3 principles in 2 years for Cardinal O’Hara. Eileen Vice takes the post as of July 1.

154 million dollars being spent by SEPTA for 18 new locomotives for their regional rail lines.

900,000 dollar contract at heart of charges filed against school official in Philly.

2nd White House run announced by former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum.

19 people now feared dead in Texas flooding.

121 point jump for the Dow yesterday, 1 day after 100-point plunge.

14 people charged in widespread corruption probe into FIFA, the governing body of international soccer.

4 home runs surrendered by Phils’ starter Sean O’Sullivan in brutal 7-0 loss to Mets.

4th consecutive loss for Phils.

7 straight losses for the Phils at CitiField in New York.

14-10 win for Garnet Valley girls over Carroll in PIAA lacrosse playoffs.

39th annual Hero Bowl to be played tonight at Cardinal O’Hara.

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

Yes, I know Aaron Nola likely needs more seasoning in the minors. But are you telling me he would do worse than the horrific outing put up by Phils’ starter Sean O’Sullivan vs. the Mets yesterday. The result was an embarrassing 7-0 loss. I think I understand that, Ruben.

I Don’t Get It: ‘Dining Under the Stars’ in Media is one of the best summer events in the county. So of course the LCB has to become a stickler on licenses. The restaurants are now scrambling to comply. Last night went on without a hitch, other than the threat of storms.

Today’s Upper: Kudos to those who were out in force on State Street supporting local establishments.

Quote Box: “It’s the whole vibe of being outside with other people. It’s one thing that separates Media from other towns.”

- Chriss Sacharok, while enjoying Dining Under the Stars last night in the county seat.

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