🌱 ATM Bomber Arrested + Flag Day Ceremony + Local Chef Wins Big

Morning, everybody! It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Philadelphia Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 87 Low: 69.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Philadelphia today:

1. A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for blowing up an ATM during unrest in the city following the 2020 murder of George Floyd. Prosecutors say 26-year-old David Elmakayes used an explosive device to blow up the ATM on East Westmoreland Street and was arrested with three more explosive devices and an array of firearms in his possession. Elmakayes's sentence also includes three years of supervised release. (CBS Philly)
2. The City of Philadelphia held a naturalization ceremony yesterday in honor of Flag Day. During the event, 13 people from around the world were sworn in as American citizens at the National Constitution Center. Pennsylvania is currently the only U.S. state that recognizes Flag Day as a legal holiday. (CBS Philly)
3. A local chef was named Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic during the 2022 James Beard Awards in Chicago. Cristina Martinez of South Philly Barbacoa took home the prize, making her the only nominated chef from Philadelphia to take home an award during this year's event. Martinez was also one of several chefs chosen to serve tastings after the ceremony at Chicago's Union Station. (Philadelphia Patch)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Children's Yoga Online At Yeadon Public Library (Virtual) (10:00 AM)
• Read Baby Read Garden Storytime At Thomas F. Donatucci Sr. Library (11:00 AM)
• A Celebration Of Philly Forests At Painted Bride Art Center (6:00 PM)
• "Nightlife At The Kimmel" At The Kimmel Center (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The historic Henry O. Tanner House is in immediate need of support to stabilize, repair, and restore the family home of the internationally-renowned artist. Through the end of June, the museum store at the Philadelphia Museum of Art will donate 20 percent of profits from all sales of "The Annunciation" to the Friends of the Tanner House. (Philadelphia Museum of Art via Instagram)
• This summer, pop-up festivals will transform Eakins Oval with food, drink, public art, live music, and even a Ferris wheel! The fun begins today and will continue through mid-August. (Philadelphia Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Heads up soccer fans! The City of Philadelphia will soon find out if it will host matches for the FIFA World Cup 2026 — the largest World Cup tournament in history. Stop by LOVE Park tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. to view the live-streamed announcement with other fans. (Philadelphia Parks & Recreation 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.