The Daily Numbers for Thursday, July 16

The Daily Numbers: 2 percent raise for many county workers under a new 4-year deal.

140 members getting boost in pay retroactive to Jan. 1.

3,000 dollars fleeced from a 75-year-old woman in Upper Darby by scammers using what is called the ‘pigeon-drop’ ruse.

2 other similar scams believed to be the work of the same crew.

300,000 movies, TV shows and albums now available online through the Delaware County Library System.

4-2 vote in Radnor to approve new dorms and other improvements for Villanova University.

6 new dorms will house 135 students.

2 separate fires that damaged a home in Darby Township yesterday.

161 units planned for new high-rise apartment building in Media called West End Flats.

18 dollar a month credit on the 4 Philly-New Jersey bridges - including the Commodore Barry - for those who use EZPass.

6.4 million dollars a year, what the discounts likely will cost the agency that runs the bridges.

9 percent hike for fares on buses and rails used by N.J. Transit.

40 years later, a Maryland sex offender has been charged in the murder of 2 missing sisters.

2 straight golf Major titles captured by Jordan Spieth. He’s on the course at St. Andrews looking to make it 3 in a row at the British Open.

2 games, as in a rare Palestra hoops double-header, on tap on Jan. 20. Just like the old days.

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

Anyone else wonder how long it’s been since the Phillies played a meaningful game? Not going to happen anytime soon. They don’t play at all until Friday night. Anyone miss them?

I Don’t Get It: There’s never a shortage of people looking to get over on others, and that’s especially true when it comes to the elderly. I don’t get it.

Today’s Upper: Kudos to Haverford K-9 Jager, who is retiring due to an injury. Lots of heroes come with four legs.

Quote Box: “We’re really passionate about keeping libraries relevant.”

- Jeff Jankowski, founder of hoopla digital, which is making a cache of movies, music and books available to users of Delco library system.

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