🌱 Breast Cancer Awareness Month In Philly + Stabbing Victim Dies

Good day, neighbors! Dan Casarella here with today's Philadelphia Daily. Go Birds!

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 80 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories today in Philadelphia:

1. A man is dead after Philadelphia police say he was stabbed in Southwest Philadelphia and collapsed after walking to the police station for help. This happened just before 6 a.m. Wednesday in the 6500 block of Woodland Avenue in the Elmwood Park neighborhood. Philadelphia police said the victim, a 39-year-old man, walked into the 12th Police District building before collapsing, later dying at the hospital. (CBS Philly)
2. October brings a plethora of events around the city that urges Philadelphians to think pink and try to support the cause any way they can. To help, there are some ways to get information and support Breast Cancer Awareness Month around the city. Click to learn how you can protect yourself and support others. (Metro US)
3. A Philadelphia police officer has been released from the hospital more than a week after being wounded in a shootout with a man accused of killing a coworker at another hospital.
   Arcenio Perez, 30, an eight-year police veteran, was released Wednesday from Penn Presbyterian Medical Center after sustaining a gunshot wound to the arm from a rifle round. Various officers lined the exit and saluted as their colleague was wheeled out through the hospital doors. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
4. United States Postal Service inspectors said they are working to determine who is responsible for dumping dozens of pieces of personal mail in Philadelphia's Eastwick section. Dianne Caesar said she was on a walk with her dog on Tuesday morning when she spotted something unusual in the woods. It was mail belonging to several people - both opened and unopened - was found scattered in the woods. (WPVI-TV)
5. Three Philadelphia restaurants – a Detroit-style pizza shop, an Israeli grill and an innovative bagel maker – are included in the list the New York Times compiled this week of "the 50 most vibrant and delicious restaurants in 2021." Down North Pizza, Laser Wolf and Korshak Bagels were selected by food critics, reporters and editors who were tasked with finding restaurants around the United States that "reflect the rich mosaic of American dining." (PhillyVoice.com)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Early Access to the Warehouse Sale! A Pop-Up Shoe Store | Shop First (9:00 AM)
• XC - Carver Engineering & Science (1:30 PM)
• Performance Improvement - The Alliance of Community Service Providers (2:00 PM)
• Stem, Tech, & Steam Thursdays (Light Up Pumpkin Heads & Skulls) Online (3:30 PM)
• Councilmember Gauthier’s Movies in the Park: Good Burger (5:30 PM)
• Harvest Festival and Auction - The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Philadelphia (5:30 PM)
• PhilaLandmarks Early Music Series presents Kleine Kammermusik (6:00 PM)
• Latinx Heritage Month Festival - Caplan Center for the Performing Arts (7:00 PM)
• Sphinx Virtuosi - Philadelphia Chamber Music (7:30 PM)
• Eagles vs. Buccaneers (8:00 PM)

Philadelphia Patch Notebook

• Philadelphia Department of Public Health: "Thank you, Philly! Over 70% of adults in Philadelphia are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. https://www.thedp.com/article/2021/10/philadelphia-70-fully-vaccinated" (Facebook)
• City of Philadelphia Government: "If you: ☑️ Are 65 or older. ☑️ Have access or functional needs. ☑️ Need help getting to your COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Call the Ride Access Hotline at (215) 586-3006 to schedule a ride today." (Facebook)
• Free Library of Philadelphia: "October is LGBTQ History Month! Explore the Free Library's resources, including the renowned Barbara Gittings Collection at the Independence Branch Free Library:" (Facebook)
• City of Philadelphia Government: "Interested in learning about digital equity, data, or breaking into the tech world? Attend the virtual Philadelphia #BlackTechSymposium from 10/19 to 10/21! Register for the free event here ➡️ https://blacktechsymposium.biz/" (Facebook)
• School District of Philadelphia: "Today is National Stop Bullying Day -- a reminder that it takes everyone to Stomp Out Bullying and promote equity and unity in our school communities. Learn how you can help at https://www.stompoutbullying.org" (Facebook)
• Free Library of Philadelphia: "It's Reading Promise Week! Philly's family literacy festival is taking place October 10-17, with 45 free events citywide featuring book block parties, author read alouds, and free books to take home! " (Facebook)
• Young Involved Philadelphia: "Join Council Member Isaiah Thomas and YIP Thursday, October 14 from 5:30-7:30 at the Kimmel Center for this amazing panel discussion about advocating for arts in Philadelphia #SOYP21 Link in linktree!!!" (Facebook)
• School District of Philadelphia: "Did you know that drinking water isn't the only way to keep your family hydrated? What you eat helps too! Check out Eat Right Philly's Family Wellness Site for delicious recipes, like Apple Chili - perfect for fall! 🍎🍃 tinyurl.com/erpf..." (Facebook)

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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 Byrant, 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.