🌱 4th Of July Parkway Shooting + Baby Formula Arrives

Hello and happy Wednesday! I'm back in your inbox this summer morning with all the most important things happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in spots. High: 91 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. On Monday night, Philadelphia residents attending the 4th of July fireworks on the Parkway fled en masse as there were reports of police officers shot in the area. The officers were shot along the 2500 block of Spring Garden, blocks from where the concert and fireworks were taking place. The officers were treated and released from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Officials are still looking for details about the shooting and who the shooter or shooters are. It was unclear if the officers were targeted or if they were struck during "celebratory gunfire" amid the Fourth of July festivities. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
2. Philadelphia parents affected by the baby formula shortage are about to have some relief. UPS is transporting 95 tons of baby formula to Philadelphia from a plant in Melbourne, Australia. The formula arrived on Tuesday and is expected to reach stores within the week. (CBS Philly)
3. On Wednesday morning, Southwest Philadelphia will be sprayed for mosquito treatment. The spray is part of a state-funded program to reduce the number of mosquitoes in Philadelphia that have had West Nile Virus. The spraying will take place at dawn and should not impact residents. (Philadelphia Patch)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Walking Tour: "The Associators" At Independence National Park (11:00 AM)
• Summer Board Game Nights At Walnut Street West Branch Library (5:30 PM)
• Marvel Cinematic Universe Quizzo Night At Thirsty Dice (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Residents affected by the Jul. 4 shooting on the Parkway can find information on retrieving lost belongings, submitting a tip or video to Philadelphia Police, and coping with trauma here. (City of Philadelphia Government via Facebook)
• The Free Library of Philadelphia is back open following the holiday weekend. Please call 1-833-TALKFLP (1-833-825-5357) or visit its website for hours and services at your location. (Free Library of Philadelphia via Facebook)
• Calling all Guitarists and Plucked Strings Educators! The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra's Pizzicato Players is a supportive large ensemble looking for student Acoustic Guitarists, Bassists, Harpists, Ukulele, and Mandolin players to join us for our 2022-23 season. (Philadelphia Youth Orchestra 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.