🌱 96-Year-Old Killed In Roxborough Home + Gas Prices Continue Falling

Morning, everybody! It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Showers, heavy t-storms. High: 92 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. Spots are still open! Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is hosting a free overnight camp for kids seven-12 at Camp Speers YMCA. Over a one-week session, campers can try out summer favorites like climbing, canoeing, or horseback riding and make friends that last a lifetime. The sessions will take place Aug. 14-19 and 21-26. Email john.murawski@phila.gov to apply. (Philadelphia Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
2. A 96-year-old woman died due to blunt force trauma to the head. According to police, the incident happened just after 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Officers were called to the scene in a living room of a Roxborough home on the 4200 block of Houghton Street. A man is in custody and a weapon has been recovered, but as of Sunday evening, there is no information on what cause the incident. (CBS Philly)
3. Some relief comes to Philly drivers, as gas prices have continued to fall for 32 days straight, according to GasBuddy. Nationwide, experts predict prices will fall from $4.54 to $4.45 per gallon. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon in Philly was $4.67 on Saturday, which is 13 cents less than it was the previous week. Click the link to see a full view of the data.(PhillyVoice.com)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Summer Meals Program (Lunch), At Yeadon Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Matinee Mondays, Online (12:00 PM)
• Revolution At The Library!: Ona Judge, At Oak Lane Branch (3:00 PM)
• Queer Ecologies Exhibition, At William Way LGBT Community Center (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heat and humidity are on the way, according to US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly. Temperatures will reach their peaks around Wednesday and Thursday. (US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly via Facebook)
• Looking to get kids started reading early? Free Library of Philadelphia shared some tips for inspiring young readers. Click the link for the list. (Free Library of Philadelphia 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.