$6.5M From Russia Seized + Outdoor Dining Could Be Permanent

Hello, people of Philadelphia! Dan Casarella here with the latest Philadelphia Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 59.

Here are the top stories in Philadelphia today:

1. Fake United States cash worth several million dollars was seized in Philadelphia by customs officers. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, customs officers in Philadelphia seized more than $6.5 million in counterfeit currency on Tuesday in an international air cargo going from Russia to an address near Chicago. Officers seized a combined $6,511,294 in counterfeit United States currency that arrived in five parcels. (Philadelphia Patch)
2. Outdoor dining, a staple in the COVID-19 era, could become permanent in Philadelphia if two recently introduced bills are passed. The bills, introduced by Councilman Allan Domb and cosponsored by various other council members, would allow restaurants to apply for a license to set up seating outside their brick-and-mortar storefronts beyond the end of 2021 when the emergency order is set to expire. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
3. Philadelphia police responded to a deadly shooting inside of an office building in the city's Logan section on Friday morning. Police were called to the 5200 block of Old York Road just before 11:30 a.m. for reports of shots fired. When officers arrived on the scene, they cleared the building floor by floor and found the suspect on the third floor of the building. (WPVI-TV)
4. Recreation centers and playgrounds in Philadelphia that have experienced gun violence could be getting new, 360-degree security cameras by next spring. City Council member Cindy Bass introduced legislation Thursday that would increase the city's capital budget by $1.8 million to purchase and install "Safe Play Zone" cameras. The cameras provide 360-degree views that would better assist police in their efforts to keep play spaces safe in the city. (PhillyVoice.com)
5. There were five people shot in Philadelphia over Thursday night. The shootings were all separate instances. One of the victims was in a wheelchair. (First State Update)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• HUGE Community Yard Sale - Germantown (7:00 AM)
• Walk for LOVE & 5K - Philadelphia Zoo (8:00 AM)
• Miles for Migraine 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax Philadelphia Event (9:00 AM)
• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions - City Hall (9:00 AM)
• Breakdancing for Busy Adults - Temple University Center City (9:30 AM)
• Building Blocks: FUNdamental Music Theory Classes for Ages 5-8 - Temple University Center City (11:00 AM)
• Breakdance Classes for Ages 6-12 - Temple University Center City (11:00 AM)
• Music & Movement Dance Classes for Ages 5-7 - Temple University Main Campus (11:30 AM)
• Breakdance Classes for Ages 13-18 -Temple University Center City (12:30 PM)
• Guitar for Busy Adults Classes - Temple University Center City (1:00 PM)
• Beyond Guitar Hero: Beginning Guitar for Kids - Temple University Center City (2:30 PM)

Philadelphia Patch Notebook

• Philadelphia Museum of Art: "Did you know the museum has pay what you wish admission the first Sunday of the month and every Friday night? Visit our new spaces and galleries and discover a new favorite from our collection." (Instagram)
• School District of Philadelphia: "Want to get paid $150-$300/month to transport your children to and from school? Learn more about our Flat Rate Program." (Facebook)
• City of Philadelphia Government: "Message to Philly businesses: Plastic bags will be banned beginning tomorrow, October 1, 2021. Resources and signage is available to download, print, and hang." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly: "Hurricane Sam stays well offshore with no direct impacts to our area. However, there will be dangerous rip currents at NJ/DE beaches this weekend. Our surf forecast season has ended for the year." (Facebook)
• City of Philadelphia Government: "Prenatal vitamins? ✅ Prenatal visits? ✅ COVID-19 vaccine? ✅ The COVID-19 vaccine is prenatal care. Getting the vaccine protects you AND your baby." (Facebook)
• Free Library of Philadelphia: "October is LGBTQ History Month! Today on the blog, some LGBTQ Young Adult Historical Fiction recommendations, plus why this month matters." (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 Byrant, 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.