🌱 Arrott Transportation Center​ Shooters Caught + Phillies Make Trade

Hello there, Philadelphia. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; very hot, humid. High: 98 Low: 78.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. On Wednesday morning, two men were shot in a drive-by shooting at SEPTA's Arrott Transportation Center on Frankford Avenue. A 29-year-old man was in critical condition from a gunshot to the chest and a 19-year-old man is in stable condition. The two shooting suspects were chased by police and later taken into custody. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
2. Philadelphia's liquor tax collections have been declining, affecting school funding. The collections from bars dropped from $15 million in 2019 to $6.2 million in 2021. School funding as a result has dropped, as the city's liquor tax was the third-largest contributor to the school district. (69News WFMZ-TV)
3. In a trade deadline haul, the Philadelphia Phillies landed starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard, center fielder Brandon Marsh, and back-end reliever David Robertson. To land these players the Phillies traded Mickey Moniak, JoJo Romero, Logan O’Hoppe, RHP Ben Brown, and Jadiel Sanchez. (Philadelphia Patch)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Skip The Small Talk At Evil Genius Beer Co (7:00 PM)
• Phillies Vs. Nationals At Misconduct Tavern (8:00 PM)
• Legends In Concert: Legendary Ladies At Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Students can learn and stay active with the city and partners this summer! Camps and programs will offer sports, arts, community service, and even college and career readiness. To find a program, visit Play It Safe PHL. (City of Philadelphia Government via Facebook)
• The Philadelphia Department of Public Health recommends getting your COVID-19 booster shot. Getting your booster dose provides optimal protection against COVID-19. Check booster availability here. (Philadelphia Department of Public Health via Facebook)
• Did you know the first week of August is Simplify Your Life Week? In the spirit of clearing your mind and getting organized, the Free Library of Philadelphia put together a few helpful tips that you can take advantage of with the library. (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.