🌱 Missing Toddler Found + South Philly Woman's 106th Birthday

Happy Monday, people of Philadelphia! Here's everything worth knowing in Philadelphia today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; breezy, colder. High: 31 Low: 17.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Philadelphia:

1. A missing two-year-old child in Philadelphia was recovered safely less than 48 hours after an Amber Alert was issued. The child had last been seen with 29-year-old Jermone Washington on Thursday, Jan. 6 around 10:00 p.m. in the Belview Avenue area. An Amber Alert had been issued not only in Philadelphia but in the surrounding counties. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
2. A South Philadelphia native celebrated her 106th birthday on Friday. Dorothy Nedd, the great-grandmother of nine children and great-great-grandmother to one more, credits her longevity to serving the Lord and her love of McDonald's Big Macs. (FOX 5 NY)
3. At least five teenagers were shot in a three-hour period, with two victims dead, in Philadelphia on Saturday. In one incident, a 17-year-old male was shot at least four times and killed on East Washington Lane and Gardenia Street. Just minutes earlier, gunshots rang out on McClellan Street, where a 16-year-old male and a 19-year-old male were shot; the 19-year-old later died at the hospital, while the 16-year-old is expected to survive. (WPVI-TV)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Volunteer Information Session (Virtual) - Rock To The Future (9:00 AM)
• Art and Connection Group for LGBTQ Youth - 2021 Winter Series - JFCS Philly (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A new program through the Philadelphia Water Department is offering up to $5,000 towards past-due residential water bills. (Facebook)
• Going out in Philly? Here are some tips for proving you're vaccinated. (PhillyVoice.com)
• You don't have to play for the Flyers to skate in Philly! The city's Parks & Rec rinks are open for free public skating. (Facebook)

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About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.