The Daily Numbers for Wednesday, Nov. 18

The Daily Numbers: 2 dead and 7 arrested as French authorities raid apartment looking for suspects in deadly terror raid this morning.

54 students who take part in the Sun Valley Vanguards Marching Band. They took the top prize at a statewide Cavalcade of Bands last weekend.

3-6 years in prison for a Springfield man who fired a shot at a police officer during a confrontation at his home.

46 million people expected to pile in their cars and drive at least 50 miles this Thanksgiving holiday.

1 less backer of a bill to kill off school property taxes. Sen. Tom McGarrigle, R-26, has removed his support.

14 billion dollars in school property taxes being collected by Pa. schools this year.

1 person shot in Chester Monday night.

12 to 16 months, how long the screening process takes for refugees to enter the country, according to Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf.

2,497 drug deaths in Pa last year.

9th, where Pa. ranks in U.S. in drug deaths per capita.

1,080 in Philadelphia, Delco and other suburban counties.

80 percent of the victims are white.

2/3 are male.

2/3-plus are over age 30.

50 million dollar fine being sought against the ride-service Uber by some Pa. judges for the PUC.

10 refugees to be admitted to the U.S., according to the Obama Administration.

3-2 loss in shootout for the Flyers last night to the L.A. Kings.

9 losses in their last 11 games for the Flyers.

38 saves for Steve Mason.

55.7 seconds left in regulation, when the Kings scored to tie the score.

87-63 win for Villanova over Nebraska last night.

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

Brace yourself, Eagles fans. It’s time for a sequel of ‘The Sanchize’ as all signs point to Mark Sanchez starting for injured Sam Bradford Sunday vs. Tampa Bay.

I Don’t Get It: Yes, we should make sure our vetting process is secure when it comes to refugees. No, we should not turn out backs on the American ideal

Today’s Upper: Kudos to Sun Valley Band. Good show!

Quote Box: “This is a moment where it’s better to be safe than to be sorry.”

- House Speaker Paul Ryan, urging a ‘pause’ in allowing refugees to enter country.

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