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The Daily Numbers -- Feb. 15
The Daily Numbers: 7 the death toll in the latest campus rampage, this time at Northern Illinois University. That includes the gunman.
160 kids who were crowded into a large lecture hall when the gunman strode in and opened fire.
42,085 people in Delaware County who are registered as Independent. They will not be able to vote in the April 22 Primary unless they change their registration to either Democrat or Republican.
24 of March, deadline for those registered Independent to make that change.
52 percent of Pennsylvania Democrats backing Hillary Clinton, to 36 percent for Barack Obama, according to a new Quinnipiac Universtity poll.
1 lane, all that’s open westbound on the Pa. Turnpike at the Delaware Valley interchange.
3 hours, how long traffic was tied up at I-95 and the Blue Route yesterday afternoon when a truck loaded with peanut butter cookies tipped over, spilling its load all over the highway.
3 straight days a truck has caused major headaches for drivers on the region’s highways.
62 more bucks, what the average taxpayer in Colwyn will have to fork over in a tax hike included in the town’s budget.
7 suspects behind bars after a Valentine’s Day roundup in Philly of men suspected of various violent acts.
3,500 bucks, the value of the sports jacket Milton Street wore in court yesterday for his trial on charges that he did not pay taxes.
50 cents more to park in Philly, under the budget proposal submitted yesterday by Mayor Michael Nutter.
9 local parishes, including St. Louis in Yeadon, where a former priest served. The Rev. David Sicoli was removed from the priesthood by the archdiocese yesterday. He has a history of molesting young boys.
250 pairs of women’s underpants swiped from a Victoria’s Secret store in the Conventry Mall near Pottstown. Soembody had a happy Valentine’s Day.
54 percent hike in profits in the fourth quarter reported by cable giant Comcast.
733,000 dollars paid to restore a covered bridge that was destroyed by arson in Sellersville, Bucks County.
5 straight losses for the Flyers as they continue to reel under a series of injuries, bad play and nonsense surrounding Peter Forsberg.
15 wins against five losses for Cole Hamels, who enters this season as the ace of the Phillies staff.
55 points for Marple Newtown last night, not enough as they fell to Harriton, ending their season.
24, that’s the seeding of Council Rock South, which will face No. 1 seed Chester tonight.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
I guess it’s too much to ask for the Phillies and Ryan Howard to announce a contract agreement today. Howard is due to talk to the media. Don’t expect good news.
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I Don’t Get It: Another campus. Another troubled young person, and another gun. Now seven people are dead. I don’t get it.
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Today’s Upper: Pennsylvania is the proud owner of a new and improved open records law. It’s about time.
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Quote Box: “I’ve been telling anybody that would listen to me for the last while that I don’t think it’s going to be a competitive primary by the time it gets to Pennsylvania.”
-- Villanova University political science professor Dr. James Vike, on the looming importance of the Pa. Primary.
160 kids who were crowded into a large lecture hall when the gunman strode in and opened fire.
42,085 people in Delaware County who are registered as Independent. They will not be able to vote in the April 22 Primary unless they change their registration to either Democrat or Republican.
24 of March, deadline for those registered Independent to make that change.
52 percent of Pennsylvania Democrats backing Hillary Clinton, to 36 percent for Barack Obama, according to a new Quinnipiac Universtity poll.
1 lane, all that’s open westbound on the Pa. Turnpike at the Delaware Valley interchange.
3 hours, how long traffic was tied up at I-95 and the Blue Route yesterday afternoon when a truck loaded with peanut butter cookies tipped over, spilling its load all over the highway.
3 straight days a truck has caused major headaches for drivers on the region’s highways.
62 more bucks, what the average taxpayer in Colwyn will have to fork over in a tax hike included in the town’s budget.
7 suspects behind bars after a Valentine’s Day roundup in Philly of men suspected of various violent acts.
3,500 bucks, the value of the sports jacket Milton Street wore in court yesterday for his trial on charges that he did not pay taxes.
50 cents more to park in Philly, under the budget proposal submitted yesterday by Mayor Michael Nutter.
9 local parishes, including St. Louis in Yeadon, where a former priest served. The Rev. David Sicoli was removed from the priesthood by the archdiocese yesterday. He has a history of molesting young boys.
250 pairs of women’s underpants swiped from a Victoria’s Secret store in the Conventry Mall near Pottstown. Soembody had a happy Valentine’s Day.
54 percent hike in profits in the fourth quarter reported by cable giant Comcast.
733,000 dollars paid to restore a covered bridge that was destroyed by arson in Sellersville, Bucks County.
5 straight losses for the Flyers as they continue to reel under a series of injuries, bad play and nonsense surrounding Peter Forsberg.
15 wins against five losses for Cole Hamels, who enters this season as the ace of the Phillies staff.
55 points for Marple Newtown last night, not enough as they fell to Harriton, ending their season.
24, that’s the seeding of Council Rock South, which will face No. 1 seed Chester tonight.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
I guess it’s too much to ask for the Phillies and Ryan Howard to announce a contract agreement today. Howard is due to talk to the media. Don’t expect good news.
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I Don’t Get It: Another campus. Another troubled young person, and another gun. Now seven people are dead. I don’t get it.
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Today’s Upper: Pennsylvania is the proud owner of a new and improved open records law. It’s about time.
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Quote Box: “I’ve been telling anybody that would listen to me for the last while that I don’t think it’s going to be a competitive primary by the time it gets to Pennsylvania.”
-- Villanova University political science professor Dr. James Vike, on the looming importance of the Pa. Primary.
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