🌱 Ben Simmons Traded For James Harden + PA Turnpike Suicide

Up and at 'em, Philadelphia! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday, February 11 off on an informed note. Here's everything happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 58 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. The Philadelphia 76ers have traded Ben Simmons for Brooklyn Nets star guard, James Harden. The MVP was traded to Philadelphia for Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and two first-round picks. Simmons has held out playing for the Sixers for the entire 2021-2022 season. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
2. A Philadelphia woman was found dead on the Pennsylvania Turnpike; investigators have determined the cause of death was suicide. The 24-year-old woman was found on Feb. 6 near milepost 21.2 in Plymouth Township. Police have withheld the woman's identity and method of suicide. (Philadelphia Patch)
3. The City of Philadelphia is looking to fill 400 lifeguard positions at city pools this summer. The Red Cross is offering certification classes for candidates looking to apply for the positions. To pass the hiring screening, lifeguards need to be able to swim 300 meters without stopping, tread water for two minutes, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the deep end. (WPVI-TV)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• 12th Street Catering’s Valentine’s Day Virtual Cooking Class At 12th Street Catering (6:00 PM)
• Regina Carter Quartet At Penn Live Arts (8:00 PM)
• 25th Anniversary of Erykah Badu's Baduizm With Omar's Hat At World Cafe Live (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out what Rebuild Philadelphia is up to this month! (Facebook)
• The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for suspects wanted for homicide in the 25th District (Facebook)
• Philly, The Red Cross needs your help! The nation is facing a blood shortage and eligible donors are urged to donate. All hospitals in Philadelphia are accepting blood donations at their donation centers. Contact your local hospital today for more information. (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.