🌱 American Airlines Cuts Philly Flight + Man Shoots At Family

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. American Airlines canceled over 1,800 flights going out of Philadelphia in September and October. The 9 percent reduction in flights is the largest cut American is making across the country and due in large part to the labor shortage. American Airlines is Philadelphia's largest airline. Along with lacking crew for flights, shortages of pilots and mechanics are worsened by the public's current demand for travel. (Patch)
2. The Spring Garden Street Greenway is getting a $1 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for creating a walkable and bikeable route across the city. The proposed construction would link the Schuylkill River Trail to the Delaware River Trail as well as the East Coast Greenway, SEPTA stations, businesses, and schools. The Greenway connects around 25 cities and 450 communities. DCNR’s $1 million commitment gained $2.1 million from the William Penn Foundation, $1.4 million from the city, and $500,000 from PennDOT. (CBS Philly)
3. A suspect is in custody in connection with a Philadelphia shooting that injured a 10-month-old baby over the weekend. Santos Diaz, 45, is expected to face formal charges for the shooting, which occurred around 10:40 a.m. on the 2000 block of Ontario Street. After an argument, Santos apparently fired off four shots at a family, hitting the baby in the hand and a 17-year-old boy on the leg. Both children are recovering well. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Storytime at Dickinson Square Park (9:30 AM)
• Overdose Awareness and Narcan Training at Nicetown-Tioga Library (3:00 PM)
• Rodin Garden Bar At Philadelphia Museum of Art (4:00 PM)
• Summer Movie Night (Finding Nemo) At Hoffman Park (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The 6th Annual South Philly Sausage Fest will be on Sept. 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at West Passyunk and South Broad Street. The celebration will feature sausage, beer, and snacks from a variety of vendors. (Wooder Ice)
• The air quality in the city has dipped into a code orange. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health recommends limiting any strenuous outdoor activities. (Philadelphia Department of Public Health via Facebook)
• If you need to cool off, city pools and playgrounds are open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. today. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation offers a full directory to help you find the location closest to you. (Philadelphia Parks & Recreation via 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.