Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The Daily Numbers - March 9

The Daily Numbers: 2 people struck by a driver police say was under the influence on Sunday. The driver is in jail facing charges.
40 feet, how far the wig being worn by one of the victims was thrown by the impact, according to Darby Chief Bob Smythe.
71, age of suspect who crashed his car while trying to elude police during a wild chase from Ridley into Chester.
7.5 million dollar budget OK’d by the Delaware County Intermediate Unit.
10 recent heists involving pizza delivery drivers that sparked a meeting by Upper Darby police to give them tips to avoid being the next victim.
3.84 karat Phillies World Series ring that a Yeadon man admitted he swiped after he spotted it in a restroom at Citizens Bank Park. He entered a plea yesterday. The ring is valued at more than $10,000.
2 alarm blaze that heavily damaged a home in Upper Chi last night.
1,300 dollars, what a spike in pension fund obligations could wind up costing residents in Haverford, according to presentation by the school board.
14, age of teen girl, one of 5 teens, charged in the murder of a young couple in Camden. They were found buried in the back yard of their home.
73, age of Philadelphia clerk of quarter sessions Vivian Miller, who has been under fire and yesterday indicated she would retire.
1,000 people who jammed a job fair yesterday in Philadelphia.
19 teens charged with felonies as part of a recent flash mob incident in Center City who will be in court this week. Two adults are set to appear today.
500 Sunoco A-Plus convenience stores that will be getting ATM machines run by Citizens Bank.
22 percent less, what women man as compared to men, according to a new survey.
106-30 vote by which Teamsters Local 929 members OK’d a new deal with the Philadelphia produce distribution center in South Philly, ending a 1-week strike.
5 cars of a CSX train that derailed overnight in South Philly. There were no injuries.
71 straight wins for the UConn women’s hoops team, breaking their own record.
86 minutes in 71 games, how much time the Huskies have been behind during that streak.
13-0, their record against Top 10 teams during the streak.
32 points, the average margin of their wins during the game.
0 games during the streak that have been decided by less than 10 points.
177 career receptions for former Eagles wide receiver Reggie Brown. He was shipped to Tampa Bay yesterday for a draft pick.
4.5 million roster bonus that the Eagles indicated they will pay to tackle Stacy Andrews.
1.5 million bonus the team will pay to backup QB Michael Vick.

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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
Allen Iverson admits now he’s going through “tough times,” but denies some published reports about personal problems he’s facing. Anyone think this is going to have a good ending? Didn’t think so.
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I Don’t Get It: Now I know spring must be getting close. Gas is spiking again, and should be hovering around $3 a gallon as the summer driving season arrives.
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Today’s Upper: Kudos to those who took time to honor veterans last night at a summit in Ridley.
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Quote Box: “It’s one of the worst motor vehicle accidents I’ve ever seen in Darby.”
- Chief Bob Smythe on incident Sunday in which a woman now facing DUI charges struck two pedestrians.

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