🌱 Philly Connection To NYC Mass Shooting + Free Legal Advice

Good morning, Philadelphia! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and very warm. High: 81 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. A Philly gas station is dealing with sweet-toothed criminals. In a little over a month, a group of thieves have stolen cash and candy from the gas station on four different occasions. According to the owner, the property damage and thefts come out to about $15,000 in losses. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
2. The New York Police Department has identified a person of interest in the mass shooting in Brooklyn — and they live in Philly. Keys to a U-Haul have led police to identify 62-year-old Frank James as a person of interest in the investigation. James, who has addresses in both Philadelphia and Wisconsin, has not yet been identified as the alleged shooter. (CBS)
3. Need some help? The Philadelphia Bar Association will be giving free confidential legal advice to members during its annual Law Week, from Apr. 25 to Apr. 29. The Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association says that it is a great opportunity for people to learn where to go or who to talk to about their legal issues. (WHYY)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• 4th Annual Nonprofit Summit At Northeast Phila Chamber-Commerce (8:00 AM)
• Outdoor Story Time At Marconi Plaza (10:00 AM)
• Concert: Mozart & Haydn At Glen Foerd (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Do you enjoy creative brainstorming and seeing your work in action? Apply by Apr. 30 to join the Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities! (Twitter)
• Free Library of Philadelphia invites you to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with the Philadelphia Jazz Project. The library will be hosting three shows throughout the month. (Facebook)
• Philadelphia Water Department is spreading the word about the Philadelphia Office of Sustainability Earth Day Event. Mayor Jim Kenney will be at the party on Friday, Apr. 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (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.