The Daily Numbers: 17 consecutive years that Parents of Murdered Children mark the horrific loss of life here in the county. Last night they gathered again in the county courthouse.
75 survivors and others who took the time to remember those lost to violence.
6 homicides recorded so far in Delaware County this year.
6:45 a.m., when juniors and seniors reported to school at Penn Wood High yesterday after arson fires scorched their facility. They're now attending classes in a split day at the district's Cypress Street facililty in Yeadon.
2 people, a man and woman, charged in armed robbery of Lukoil on Baltimore Pike in Media.
20, age of Upper Darby man sentenced to life in prison for the shooting death of his 18-year-old friend in an attempt to 'scare' him because he thought he had stolen money from him.
37 days, how long Sunil Tripathi, the Radnor High grad, has been missing in Providence, R.I. Police there are now trying to determine if a body found in a local river is that of the missing Delco college student.
12,480 dollars believed misappropriated from the Chichester Baseball League by a former police officer and treasurer of the organization. Yesterday he waived his arraignment on theft charges.
1.1 million in cash, what U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan has on hand. He's raised $207,367 this quarter.
528,202 in cash for U.S. Rep. Bob Brady. He's raised $1,500 this quarter.
16, age of teen who got stuck on a roof in Upper Darby during a pursuit by police.
307 million dollars, what the Pa. Legislature spent in the year ending last June. That's $8 million more then the previous fiscal year.
140 million dollars in the state surplus, that's down $43 million.
0 witnesses called by defense in murder trial of Philly abortion Dr. Kermit Gosnell. He also declined to take the stand. Closing arguments are set Monday.
500 police officers who gathered yesterday for funeral of MIT police officer Sean Collier, slain in the hunt for the 2 suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings.
3 stories, how far a student fell after a mishap at Chestnut Hill College.
36, age of man arrested for punching a woman in the face during a road rage incident in Exton, out in Chester County.
1 run on 1 hit given up by Roy Halladay in another quality start last night. Doesn't matter, Phils still lost 5-3.
4 runs surrendered by Phils bullpen, including 2 by Mike Adams.
2 home runs, by Chase Utley and Ryan Howard.
2nd straight night a base-running gaffe led to a Phils player being thrown out at home. Last night it was Jimmy Rollins' turn.
Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
It's one of the quintessential events that simply screams Philly. Yes, it's time for the Penn Relays again.
I Don’t Get It: It's the group that no one wants to join. Yet it is crucial. Parents of Murdered Children gathered again last night to honor those we have lost. We can't forget.
Today’s Upper: Kudos to all those who fathered last night to remember those lost to violence on Delco streets at the annual Parents of Murdered Children vigil.
Quote Box: “Things happen to us but that doesn't mean it has to victimize us."
- State Sen. Anthony Williams, guest speaker at last night's Parents of Murdered Children event.
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