🌱 Bidens Give Back In Philly + Fentonville Exxon Armed Robbery

Happy Monday, Philadelphia! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

A few afternoon flurries. High: 41 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were seen in Philly for a day of service ahead of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. On Sunday, the Bidens packed carrots and apples into boxes at Philabundance, a local food bank that serves the hungry across Philadelphia and South Jersey. Though the MLK Day of Service is typically held on Monday, events were rescheduled around the region due to the anticipated winter storm hitting the east coast. (WDEL 1150AM)
2. Philadelphia police are investigating an armed robbery at a Fentonville-area gas station. The incident, which took place Saturday evening, involved four masked men taking $25,000 from the Exxon station; there are no reports of any injuries. Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact 215-686-TIPS. (WPVI-TV)
3. Northbound I-95 travelers can expect lane closures between Spruce Street and Race Street in Philadelphia this Thursday and Friday. The closures will allow for barrier installation as part of a project tackling high-priority repairs on 13 structures on I-95, Interstate 295, and Interstate 476. All scheduled projects are dependent on the weather. (MyChesCo)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Fee-Free Day: Free Admission - Benjamin Franklin Museum (9:00 AM)
• La Pearl Beauty Emporium's Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service - Clark Park Farmers' Market (9:00 AM)
• Martin Luther King Day of Service 2022 At Bartram's Garden - Clark Park Farmers' Market (9:30 AM)
• Memorial Commemorating Lives Lost to Gun Violence - Maleek Jackson Fitness Boxing Gym/Pearl At The Wanamaker Building (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Amid Saturday's hostage situation at a Texas synagogue, Philadelphia police increased their patrols around local synagogues and places of worship. (CBS Philly)
• In an effort to save lives, nearly a dozen Philadelphia first responders distributed smoke detectors to residents on Saturday night. (WPVI-TV)
• A reminder that City of Philadelphia municipal offices will be closed today for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; there will be no trash or recycling collections. (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.