The Daily Numbers for Thursday, May 21

The Daily Numbers: 4 million dollars, how much the Delco SPCA is spending to improve its facilities. They got the ball rolling yesterday by unveiling a new shelter services building.

1,279-214 margin by which voters in Lansdowne backed a push to OK sale of alcohol at the historic Lansdowne Theatre.

70 percent of registered Democrats who skipped the hotly contest mayoral Primary in Philadelphia.

85 percent of those eligible to vote across the suburbs failed to show up.

300 million dollars, how much SEPTA is spending on improvements to the Media-Elwyn regional rail line, including yesterday’s unveiling of the new parking lot at Secane Station.

60 added parking spots at the station.

16.2 million dollar renovation of the entire station that is in the works.

5,000 dollar reward still out there for information on the suspect who held up an employee of Chickie’s and Pete’s in Drexel Hill and fled with $2,300.

3,000 dollars, how much authorities say former Marcus Hook Mayor Jay Schiliro pockets from an account of the Knights of Columbus.

25 years of experience, what Debra Brillante brings to her new job as superintendent of elementary schools for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

9 miles of fouled beach after oil spill off the California coast.

33 years as host of the Late Show for David Letterman, who did his last show last night.

6,028 broadcasts for the comic.

7 wins in 8 games for the Phillies.

8 home runs for Ryan Howard, that puts him on pace for 30-homer season.

3 hits for Howard in leading Phils to 4-2 win over Rockies.

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

Did we throw dirt on Ryan Howard too soon? He’s heating up, and is a big reason Phils are turning this thing around.

I Don’t Get It: Still astounded at the turnout numbers from the Primary Election. Just shameful.

Today’s Upper: Kudos to all those involved in the new ‘Chester Made’ video. It’s a story that needs to be told.

Quote Box: “When we met in the Rose Tree Firehouse last August, I got a lot of skeptical looks we could build this. But here we are.”

- SPCA Project Manager Bob Linn

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