🌱 20,000 Illegal Evictions In Philly + Off Duty Officer Dies In Crash

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. 20,000 illegal evictions take place every year in Philadelphia, according to a survey of renters in the city. Community Legal Services and the Housing Initiative at Penn released the data, which represents about 7 percent of all renters in Philadelphia. Illegal evictions occur when a landlord forces a tenant out by changing locks, shutting off utilities, harassment, or other tactics. Advocates say that the data on the scope of Philadelphia's illegal eviction problem is the first step to presenting a solution. (WHYY)
2. It has the funding and the plan to be implemented, but can it work? The City of Philadelphia's anti-violence plan includes funds for policing, safe spaces for kids, and improvements to the environment. According to advocates of the plan, it will work if it is strongly implemented. According to City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, the plan is not an "overnight solution," and will require long-term dedication. (The Philadelphia Tribune)
3. An off-duty police officer is dead after a car crash just blocks from his home. According to police, the officer had just gotten off work before the two-car crash. The crash occurred at Bustleton Avenue and Rennard Street in Somerton. The crash happened just before midnight on Thursday. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Food & Identity Tour at Penn Museum (1:00 PM)
• Hays Park Community Forum at Hays Park (1:30 PM)
• The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walk at South 4th Street & Rainstead Street (3:00 PM)
• Jazz in the Park til Dark at Rittenhouse Square (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Philadelphia Youth Orchestra wants you to meet Julia Brandt, a cellist with the orchestra. She recently graduated from Jenkintown High School. Learn more at the link. (Philadelphia Youth Orchestra via Facebook)
• There IS such a thing as a free lunch! Philadelphia Parks & Recreation invites kids and youth up to age 18 to come pick up a meal at any of the hundreds of meal sites around Philly. Click the link to learn more. (Philadelphia Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs wants you to know that immigrant victims have protections when reporting crimes. Speakers will be available at an event on June 28 at 12:00 p.m. Click the link to sign up for the webinar. (City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs via Facebook)

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— Dan Casarella

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.