The Daily Numbers: 29, as in Feb. 29. Happy Lead Day!
407 bags of heroin seized in a drug bust in Upper Darby.
2 people, a mom and her son, face charges in the case.
2 cents per ounce tax that was once proposed by Philly Mayor Michael Nutter. It’s now being brought up again by new Mayor Jim Kenney.
64 cents more, how much such a levy would increase the price of a Big Gulp at 7-Eleven.
1 day on job for South Carolina Officer Ashley Guindon, killed in the line of duty.
5 acting nominations for Leonardo DiCaprio before he took the honor last night.
3 year, 7 million contract extension for Flyers Michael Raffl.
8 straight losses for the Sixers.
130-116 blowout loss to the Magic.
Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
Hey, at least the Phillies didn’t lose to that college team to open spring training, the way they did last year. Things are looking up already.
I Don’t Get It: Sylvester Stallone won just about every award for best supporting actor - except the big one. He was the big surprised on Academy Award night, with the Oscar going to Mark Rylance in “Bridge of Spies.”
Today’s Upper: Kudos to Lynne Massi, who continues to keep the spotlight on the war on heroin.
Quote Box: “The quicker you take them off the streets, the quicker somebody is there to take their place. Heroin ... It’s the great American tragedy.”
- Upper Darby Police Superintendent Mike Chitwood.
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