The Daily Numbers: 1 person killed and 3 others wounded when gunfire erupted at a Chester playground last night. More than 100 people were on the playground when the gunmen opened fire.
50 animal rights activists who protested outside Lincoln Financial Field yesterday for the Eagles home opener because of the Birds’ decision to sign Michael Vick.
14 months without a fire company in the tiny town of Colwyn. The borough is about to roll out a new fire company, but the controversy is not going away.
300,000 dollars in federal stimulus money for Cheyney University. It will be used to repair and preserve campus buildings.
600,000 dollars for Delco from the U.S. Justice Department to continue the work of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
52, age of woman who was killed when she ran into the path of a tractor-trailer on Route 13 in New Castle, Del., last night.
28 counts of rape lodged against a 24-year-old Del. man in connection with a sex assault on a juvenile.
2 percent hike in sales tax in the city of Philadelphia, under a deal to solve the city’s budget mess.
25 cent tax per pack slapped on cigarette smokers, under the state’s new budget.
8 people rescued from a sinking fishing boat off New Jersey.
3 people killed overnight in Philadelphia, including 1 suspect gunned down by an off-duty police officer.
23,000 Pennsylvanians who are about to lose their unemployment benefits.
391 yards passing for Kevin Kolb in his debut as a starter in the NFL.
Didn’t make much difference as the Birds got blown out.
311 yards for Saints QB Drew Brees in leading the Saints to a 48-22 rout.
3 interceptions thrown by Kolb, only 1 of which really affected the outcome of the game.
6, Magic Number of Phils wins and Marlins losses for the Phils to wrap up their 3rd straight NL East crown.
45 wins and 29 losses for the Phils on the road this year.
105,121 people jammed into that spanking new stadium built by Jerry Jones for the Cowboys home opener last night. The Cowboys lost to the Giants.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.If that effort by the Eagles’ defense and special teams was not enough to ruin a beautiful Sunday, try this. Brian Westbrook is hurt again.
You’re shocked, I know.
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I Don’t Get It: Amazing that less than 24 hours after thousands converged safely on the Chester riverfront, gunfire was sprayed across a city basketball court, killing one and injuring three.
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Today’s Upper: Let’s hear it for all those people who took part in Saturday’s Riverfront Ramble, and for Mother Nature for providing such a gorgeous day.
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Quote Box: “He’s going to win the game for them next week, baby.”
- Eagles fan to a crowd of protesters outside the stadium to show their disapproval of the team’s decision to sign Michael Vick.