Arrest In SEPTA Bus Shooting + Crash On Spring Garden

Hey, Philadelphia! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on today in Philadelphia.

Are you a local business owner or marketer in Philadelphia? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown.

First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 79 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Philadelphia today:

1. Two people have been arrested and charged for the July 15 SEPTA bus shooting near Philadelphia's City Hall. Darnell Still, 23, is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, conspiracy and related offenses. Danesha Harper, 31, is charged with aggravated assault, conspiracy, and related offenses, officials said. (WPVI-TV)
2. Two people were injured in a fiery head-on crash that occurred in Spring Garden. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. Friday on North Broad and Brandywine street. Police say two vehicles collided at the scene and the impact caused one of them to catch fire. (WPVI-TV)
3. Comcast is spending $15.7 million this year to extend its business internet infrastructure to more areas of Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey. The investment is part of a two-year, $26 million project that began in 2020. The new infrastructure will offer up to one gigabit of network capacity to small and medium businesses, and up to 100 gigabits per second to enterprise customers. (Philadelphia Business Journal)
4. The bridge carrying West Coulter Street over SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West line in the Germantown section of Philadelphia is closed. The closure is due to severe section losses to the structure’s primary steel members discovered during a recent inspection. A project to replace the bridge is currently in final engineering design and is currently scheduled for a construction bid opening in early 2022. (MyChesCo)
5. Uncertainty lingers a week after Philadelphia schools reopen. The School District of Philadelphia reports there are no major COVID outbreaks in city schools, though teachers and parents are fearful of what happens in the case of a potential outbreak. (FOX 29 News Philadelphia)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Philly Fun Fishing Fest at Schuylkill Banks (7:00 AM)
• Theatre Exile presents R. Eric Thomas’s "The Ever Present" (11:00 AM and 4:00 PM)
• Ranger Program: "Quakers During the British Occupation" (1:00 PM)
• Reconciliation – A Healing Encounter (2:00 PM)
• Walking Tour: "The British Occupation in Philadelphia" (2:00 PM)
• Center City Paint Pour! (7:29 PM)
• Mike Masse in Concert in Philadelphia - Epic Acoustic Classic Rock (8:00 PM)

Philadelphia Patch Notebook

• Philadelphia Museum of Art: "The #RodinMuseum is once again open. Visit Friday through Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and see our current installation "Rethinking the Modern Monument." (Instagram)
• City of Philadelphia Government: "Based on community feedback, improvements coming to Broad, Germantown, and Erie will happen in phases beginning next year. Learn more about what’s new, what’s changed, and the improvements at Fish Park: https://bit.ly/3l7570R" (Facebook)
• Philadelphia Parks & Recreation: "Don't wait, vaccinate! Get your COVID-19 vaccination at a Parks & Rec sites--it's as easy as a walk in the park. All the info here. ⬇️ https://www.phila.gov/2021-09-10-get-your-covid-19-vaccination-at-a-parks-rec-site/" (Facebook)

From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Valerie Morrison - Psychic Medium — Private Psychic Readings by Telephone or at my Office (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Fairmount Flea Market Saturday, Sept 11th (September 11)
• Spanish 1 for Homeschool Teens (September 13)
• Valerie Morrison - Psychic Radio Show - Call Free Question (September 13)
• Medicare Education Webinar (September 14)
• Bucks County Fall Job Fair - Over 500 Jobs! (September 15)
• Real Estate Auction | Multi-Plex in Quakertown, PA (September 15)
• CONCERT: DAVID KIM, Concertmaster for The Philadelphia Orchestra (September 19)
• TLC 7th Annual Miles for Mutts 5k Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk (October 3)
• Add your event

Job listings:

• Neshaminy Manor... RN, LPN, CNA's (Details)
• JOB FAIR September 23rd 1-5 Neshaminy Manor (Details)
• Add your job listing

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around. If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. Have a great weekend!

— Dan Casarella