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The Daily Numbers -- August 28
The Daily Numbers: 1 person of color who has been nominated for president by a major political party. That would be Barack Obama.
52,000 acres in Delaware and Montgomery counties targeted for aerial spraying last night in an attempt to eradicate mosquitoes.
17 years, how long Sen. Joe Biden has taught a class at Widener Law School. Last night a group gathered at the Widener campus to watch him accept the Democratic vice presidential nomination.
107 mph, what Delaware state police clocked a driver at on I-495. He faces a host of charges, including driving under the influence.
1.5 miles, the perimeter inside which secondary students in the Penn-Delco School District must walk to school.
90 million dollar movie studio planned for Chester Township, which is one step closer to reality after a public hearing on Tuesday.
7 bucks a month, how much natural gas bills for PECO customers are expected to go down in September after the utility cuts its rates.
20 Philadelphia schools that made a state list of those considered ‘persistently dangerous.’
14 age of girl who was victimized by a former special education teacher from South Philadelphia who was sentenced to jail time for having sex with the girl.
10,000 reward being offered by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office for information on who was responsible for dumping medical waste that wound up on the beach in Avalon.
2 people found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia.
1 penny dip in cost of gasoline, now going for an average of $3.61 in the suburban area.
1,000 fine levied against a New Jersey man for his role in the death of a sea gull.
0 what it costs to rent a bicycle in downtown Pottstown. You show the folks at Tri-State Bicycles a valid ID and you’re off and pedaling.
3 runs scored by the Phils last night as they took the lead from Mets’ ace Johan Santana. Wasn’t enough as the Phils fell, 6-3.
.5 games back one more time for the Phils after the loss.
4 games against the Cubs in Wrigley, starting tonight.
0 plays likely for Donovan McNabb and the Eagles starters tonight in the exhibition finale against the Jets.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
So high and so low. Yep, if it’s late August, it must be the Phillies. But Rudy Seanez? So it ain’t so, Charlie.
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I Don’t Get It: Seems odd that the state could not offer a little more in the way of notice to Radnor residents who are rightfully upset at the aerial spraying program against mosquitoes in their neighborhood.
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Today’s Upper: Regardless of your political affiliation, there’s no denying the historical significance of the nomination of Barack Obama to be president of the United States. It’s a milestone for the nation.
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Quote Box: “This is to prove … we have very powerful people in powerful places. Widener, though small, is all over.”
-- Widener sophomore Rob Colon at party Wednesday night to watch law school prof Sen. Joe Biden accept Democratic nomination as vice president.
52,000 acres in Delaware and Montgomery counties targeted for aerial spraying last night in an attempt to eradicate mosquitoes.
17 years, how long Sen. Joe Biden has taught a class at Widener Law School. Last night a group gathered at the Widener campus to watch him accept the Democratic vice presidential nomination.
107 mph, what Delaware state police clocked a driver at on I-495. He faces a host of charges, including driving under the influence.
1.5 miles, the perimeter inside which secondary students in the Penn-Delco School District must walk to school.
90 million dollar movie studio planned for Chester Township, which is one step closer to reality after a public hearing on Tuesday.
7 bucks a month, how much natural gas bills for PECO customers are expected to go down in September after the utility cuts its rates.
20 Philadelphia schools that made a state list of those considered ‘persistently dangerous.’
14 age of girl who was victimized by a former special education teacher from South Philadelphia who was sentenced to jail time for having sex with the girl.
10,000 reward being offered by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office for information on who was responsible for dumping medical waste that wound up on the beach in Avalon.
2 people found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia.
1 penny dip in cost of gasoline, now going for an average of $3.61 in the suburban area.
1,000 fine levied against a New Jersey man for his role in the death of a sea gull.
0 what it costs to rent a bicycle in downtown Pottstown. You show the folks at Tri-State Bicycles a valid ID and you’re off and pedaling.
3 runs scored by the Phils last night as they took the lead from Mets’ ace Johan Santana. Wasn’t enough as the Phils fell, 6-3.
.5 games back one more time for the Phils after the loss.
4 games against the Cubs in Wrigley, starting tonight.
0 plays likely for Donovan McNabb and the Eagles starters tonight in the exhibition finale against the Jets.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
So high and so low. Yep, if it’s late August, it must be the Phillies. But Rudy Seanez? So it ain’t so, Charlie.
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I Don’t Get It: Seems odd that the state could not offer a little more in the way of notice to Radnor residents who are rightfully upset at the aerial spraying program against mosquitoes in their neighborhood.
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Today’s Upper: Regardless of your political affiliation, there’s no denying the historical significance of the nomination of Barack Obama to be president of the United States. It’s a milestone for the nation.
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Quote Box: “This is to prove … we have very powerful people in powerful places. Widener, though small, is all over.”
-- Widener sophomore Rob Colon at party Wednesday night to watch law school prof Sen. Joe Biden accept Democratic nomination as vice president.
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