🌱 Asbestos Inspections For City Schools + Philly's First Topgolf

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First, today's weather:

Clouds breaking and cooler. High: 76 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. On Thursday, the City Council unanimously passed an ordinance expanding regulations for inspections for asbestos and other property-related hazards across Philadelphia public schools. Originally introduced in September 2021, the ordinance was stalled in Council as lawmakers determined whether to include mold testing standards. The School District of Philadelphia has faced complaints regarding the conditions of its buildings, especially as students returned to in-person instruction last fall. (PhillyVoice.com)
2. Philadelphia's first-ever Topgolf location opened its doors on Friday. Previously, Philly residents had to cross the bridge to New Jersey to enjoy the electronically-tracked golfing range. Now, golfers of all ages can head to the Philly location right off Roosevelt Boulevard and enjoy multiple bars and over 100 hitting bays. (CBS Philly)
3. A double shooting in West Philadelphia's Carroll Park neighborhood left a 30-year-old man dead and a 17-year-old injured. Shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Friday night, the man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and succumbed to his injuries at an area hospital. The juvenile was also shot in the incident and hospitalized in stable condition. (CBS Philly)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Preschool Storytime At Northeast Regional Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Black Doctors Consortium recently gave out free cases of baby formula to people in North Philadelphia. The giveaway was held during the organization's first-ever Freedom to Equity walk-a-thon and health fair. (CBS Philly)
• With this past weekend's soaring temperatures, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation turned on some of its "spraygrounds" early for the season. Find a site near you — all 90+ are expected to be open by Memorial Day Weekend! (Facebook)
• Looking for summer travel plans that won't take you too far outside the city? Check out Philly Mag's roundup of perfect summer vacations to take from Philadelphia. (Philadelphia Magazine)

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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.