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The Daily Numbers -- Feb. 1
The Daily Numbers: 47 million dollars in state aid brought to Chester yesterday by Gov. Ed Rendell and state Sen. Dominic Pileggi. It will go toward construction of a soccer stadium that hopefully will lure an MLS team to play there.
18,500 seats in that stadium, which will be located just south of the Commodore Barry Bridge on the Delaware riverfront.
2,600 construction jobs that will be created by the stadium project.
800 permanent jobs in both the stadium and surrounding entertainment and retail complex.
414 million bucks, the cost of the entire development. Just a stunning day for the city of Chester.
5,000 dollar reward being offered for information concerning Delaware resident Thomas Booth. He has not been seen since leaving Bootlegger’s bar in Ridley early last Sunday morning.
11,000 dollar crime spree now being laid at the feet of a man who was busted for confronting a woman with a gun in the parking lot of Springfield Mall and trying to steal her car. He was unsuccessful.
150 calls logged by police in Newtown Township after word of a kiddie car break-in ring in the area. The 19-year-old teen and his 36-year-old bride are both facing trial after hearings.
17 threat charges filed against a fourth-grade teacher in Bucks County charged with terrorizing the elementary school where she taught with a series of threatening phone calls and actions.
18 people arrested after a huge brawl at Camden High School. One police officer was injured.
2 people dead after a they fired gunshots at each other on a West Philadelphia street just before noon yesterday.
2 million dollars being invested to improve the state’s nursing work force, including grants to both Villanova University and Delaware County Community College.
4,000 workers facing layoffs as wireless equipment maker Ericsson sets a huge downsizing.
81 alcohol-related crashes recorded by state police on Super Bowl Sunday last year. Do yourself a favor, use a designated driver if you’re going to be out.
750 couples who will gather in Pittsburgh on Feb. 10 to renew their wedding vows.
1 day until we get to see our old furry pal, Punxsutawney Phil, and whether he will see his shadow – and another six weeks of winter. Wing Bowl followed the next day by Groundhog Day. Talk about a double-header.
1 Delco native who will actually be playing in the Super Bowl on Sunday. That would be Havertown’s own Kyle Eckel, pride of Episcopal Academy.
0 goals for the Flyers last night as they were dominated on their home ice by the Rangers, 4-0. Won’t win many games when you don’t light the lamp.
11 errors in 143 games last season for the Phils new third baseman Pedro Feliz. That compares to the 25 committed by the trifecta of players the team platooned at the hot corner last year.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
What do you think is bigger, Wing Bowl or the Super Bowl?
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I Don’t Get It: How much hot air will emanate from Glendale, Az., Sunday before they actually kick off the game Sunday night. Start playing, already.
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Today’s Upper: A no-brainer. What a day for Chester yesterday. Bring on the soccer fans.
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Quote Box: “The Philadelphia market just took a big step forward and is now well-positioned to receive an MLS expansion team.”
-- Major League Soccer Commissioner Dan Garber, after yesterday’s announcement of a state aid package that will result in a stadium being built in Chester.
18,500 seats in that stadium, which will be located just south of the Commodore Barry Bridge on the Delaware riverfront.
2,600 construction jobs that will be created by the stadium project.
800 permanent jobs in both the stadium and surrounding entertainment and retail complex.
414 million bucks, the cost of the entire development. Just a stunning day for the city of Chester.
5,000 dollar reward being offered for information concerning Delaware resident Thomas Booth. He has not been seen since leaving Bootlegger’s bar in Ridley early last Sunday morning.
11,000 dollar crime spree now being laid at the feet of a man who was busted for confronting a woman with a gun in the parking lot of Springfield Mall and trying to steal her car. He was unsuccessful.
150 calls logged by police in Newtown Township after word of a kiddie car break-in ring in the area. The 19-year-old teen and his 36-year-old bride are both facing trial after hearings.
17 threat charges filed against a fourth-grade teacher in Bucks County charged with terrorizing the elementary school where she taught with a series of threatening phone calls and actions.
18 people arrested after a huge brawl at Camden High School. One police officer was injured.
2 people dead after a they fired gunshots at each other on a West Philadelphia street just before noon yesterday.
2 million dollars being invested to improve the state’s nursing work force, including grants to both Villanova University and Delaware County Community College.
4,000 workers facing layoffs as wireless equipment maker Ericsson sets a huge downsizing.
81 alcohol-related crashes recorded by state police on Super Bowl Sunday last year. Do yourself a favor, use a designated driver if you’re going to be out.
750 couples who will gather in Pittsburgh on Feb. 10 to renew their wedding vows.
1 day until we get to see our old furry pal, Punxsutawney Phil, and whether he will see his shadow – and another six weeks of winter. Wing Bowl followed the next day by Groundhog Day. Talk about a double-header.
1 Delco native who will actually be playing in the Super Bowl on Sunday. That would be Havertown’s own Kyle Eckel, pride of Episcopal Academy.
0 goals for the Flyers last night as they were dominated on their home ice by the Rangers, 4-0. Won’t win many games when you don’t light the lamp.
11 errors in 143 games last season for the Phils new third baseman Pedro Feliz. That compares to the 25 committed by the trifecta of players the team platooned at the hot corner last year.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
What do you think is bigger, Wing Bowl or the Super Bowl?
*
I Don’t Get It: How much hot air will emanate from Glendale, Az., Sunday before they actually kick off the game Sunday night. Start playing, already.
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Today’s Upper: A no-brainer. What a day for Chester yesterday. Bring on the soccer fans.
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Quote Box: “The Philadelphia market just took a big step forward and is now well-positioned to receive an MLS expansion team.”
-- Major League Soccer Commissioner Dan Garber, after yesterday’s announcement of a state aid package that will result in a stadium being built in Chester.
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