The Daily Numbers: 2 anchor stores with exterior entrances all that remains of the iconic Granite Run Mall. They locked the doors for the last time.
41 years, how long the shopping mecca stood at Baltimore Pike and Route 352 in Middletown.
125 retail spaces in the mall in its heyday.
24 million dollars, what the mall sold for, going to BET Investments. Most of the existing mall will be razed and replaced with a town center development of residential and retail.
20 million dollar renovation planned for the 58 acres site.
25 bucks, what it will cost you if you want to pick up a Pope Francis bobblehead ahead of his visit to the region in September.
4th suspect in Marple home invasion captured in North Carolina.
95 mph winds in a confirmed EF-1 tornado that touched down in Honey Brook, Chester County, on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
190,000 dollar salary for the new super in Springfield.
2.18 percent tax hike coming in Marple Newtown.
14 nursing homes operated by Golden Living being sued by the state attorney general.
138 point uptick for the stock market yesterday.
9-5 loss for the hapless Phillies to the Brewers.
8 straight losses for Aaron Harang.
8 runs on 14 hits given up by the Phils’ starter.
6.94 ERA for Harang.
27-53 record for the Phils, worst in baseball.
Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
The Phillies are the worst team in baseball. And it’s not really close.
I Don’t Get It: Still trying to figure out why anyone is surprised by the budget stalemate in Harrisburg.
Today’s Upper: Kudos to the new top cop in Ridley Township. That would be Scott Willoughby, new police captain.
Quote Box: “I remember when Granite Run first opened. It was a destination. It’s sad to see it close.”
- Krby Rhodes, on the end of the line for the iconic mall.
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