🌱 City Council Tries To Divert Evictions + Teen Stalked, Killed

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. The City Council is trying to extend Philly’s eviction diversion program beyond December. The program has kept thousands of residents in their homes so far. Councilmember Helen Gym said of the decision: “This has been a model of hope and action in difficult times.” Although the program was merely temporary, Gym says the initiative can evolve into something more permanent. (WHYY)
2. Two Philly City Council at-large seats, vacated by Alan Domb and Derek Green, will be filled by a special election in November. City Council President Darrell Clarke said, “It is vitally important that more than 339,000 residents of the Seventh and Ninth Districts have full, active representation in Council, with access to the specific kinds of constituent services and district-specific legislation that can only be provided by their district Council member.”Clarke plans an extensive process of presenting candidates to voters. (WHYY)
3. A teenager was stalked and murdered in Philadelphia over the weekend. A video shows a man stalking the 17-year-old victim before shooting her around 9:00 p.m. on Sunday in Frankford. A $20,000 reward is available for any information leading to an arrest and conviction. (Philadelphia Patch)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Nature Storytime & Craft With Local Artists At Lovett Memorial Library (10:30 AM)
• Read, Baby, Read Storytime At Fishtown Community Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Yoga Basics with Kate Howell At Fumo Family Branch Library (2:30 PM)
• Documentary Film (Mission: Joy) At Philadelphia Ethical Society (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mt. Joy has been revealed as the Philly Music Fest headliner. Founder Matt Quinn said, “Philly is my home, I grew up in the area and was inspired to be a musician here.” (The Delaware County Daily Times)
• You don’t have to go far to find a new furry friend. Philly's Stray Cat Relief Fun has Chase, a tuxedo cat, and Darkness, a gray girl, available. Click to see all the pets available. (Philadelphia Patch)
• There are a handful of new houses available in and around Philadelphia. We particularly liked the curb appeal of the Lindley Road home. (Philadelphia Patch)

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About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.