The Daily Numbers: 2 key GOP pols who are now on board with a push to close a loophole on sales of rifles and assault weapons.
135 persons saved from a possible fatal heroin OD by Delco officers using the drug Naloxone to reverse the symptoms.
30 members of the Upper Darby Police Department who have made saves.
7,000 pounds of old and unwanted prescription drugs taken off the Delco streets by the county Heroin Task Force.
10,000 county residents currently receiving treatment for heroin and opioid abuse.
2 suspects charged in a suspected ‘pill mill’ operation who had their cases severed yesterday.
46.2 acres of open space at the Little Flower Manor saved.
121 days and counting for the state budget impasse. Also the number on the sign held yesterday by state Rep. Margo Davidson, D-164, at a press conference urging an end to the standoff.
9 candidates seeking 5 open seats on the Upper Darby School Board.
1 hour, remember to turn your block back Sunday morning.
130 jobs lost when the famous Wilbur Chocolate factory closes in Lititz
4 officers injured in a brawl outside a high school in Allentown.
3 juveniles now facing charges.
1 child policy lifted in China. Families will now be allowed to have 2 children.
62 Speaker of the House. That would be Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin.
236 votes backing him for the post yesterday.
3 a.m., when Congress finally signed off on a new budget deal.
1 person seriously hurt when a jet caught fire on a Florida runway.
4-1 loss for the Flyers to the Devils last night.
9-12 noon, times for ESPN’s College GameDay, which will air from Independence Mall in Philly to trumpet the big Temple-Notre Dame game Saturday night.
70,000 people who will pack the Linc for the game.
Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
Not a college football town? Not this weekend! Go Owls!
I Don’t Get It: The topic of inappropriate relationships between teachers and students will be the focus of this year’s Safe Schools Summit. Yes, it’s needed.
Today’s Upper: Kudos to the Temple Owls. This is your weekend.
Quote Box: “We embrace the moment. We don’t pretend it’s not here. We don’t pretend we’re not playing Notre Dame. All those things are great. But they don’t help us play better.”
- Temple coach Matt Rhule.
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