The Daily Numbers for Tuesday, Aug. 30

The Daily Numbers: 36, age of Darrel Burt, who goes on trial today for the shooting of Ridley Park Officer Marc Hanly.

9, age of Drexel Hill girl who got a spot on the Food Network’s ‘Star Kids’ show.

25, age of man killed in motorcycle crash on Springfield Road over the weekend.

2 men being sought in connection with armed holdup of Springfield Pharmacy in the Olde Sproul Shopping Center Monday. A 3rd person is believed to have been involved and may have driven the getaway car.

39 years, how long Bill Benson was at the helm of CADES. He retires this week.

800,000 dollars in special education services for 13 students in the Springfield School District.

2 suspects who led police on high-speed chase from Yeadon into Philadelphia last night.

3 rabid raccoons discovered in Haverford.

3 teen boys shot in Philly. All survived.

1 bullet that hit 2 kids in accidental shooting involving gunplay in South Philly.

28 Latin American mothers denied asylum and detained in Philadelphia.

4 alarm fire that destroyed a West Philadelphia church yesterday.

7 decent innings delivered by Phillies starter rookie Jake Thompson last night.

2 1st inning runs, all he surrendered while scattering 7 hits.

0 more snaps for rookie QB Carson Wentz in the preseason. He will not play Thursday night.

100 percent healed for 1 rib, but a 2nd is only 60 percent healed, meaning he will sit.

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

An Eagles linebacker has thought better of joining 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick in sitting for the National Anthem. Good call.

I Don’t Get It: Colin Kaepernick. I don’t get it.

Today’s Upper: Kudos to Bill Cades, who is retiring this week after 39 years at the helm of CADES.

Quote Box
: “This is a very emotional day for me.”

- Benson, at a party held in his honor.

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