🌱 Philly Events Canceled Due To Gun Violence + Four Teens Shot

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Two community summer events have been canceled due to the rise in gun violence in Philadelphia. The West Fest Block Party that was scheduled for this Saturday has been called off because of a sharp rise in gun violence in the neighborhood. Additionally, the city's annual Summer Event Series which usually runs through Aug. 31, has been canceled. (The Philadelphia Tribune)
2. According to doctors, there's been a massive increase in vasectomies for birth control reasons since the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. According to Google statistics, searches for the term "vasectomy" peaked the day after the ruling. Doctors in Philadelphia are confirming the suspicion that more men are seeking vasectomies for the purposes of birth control. Click the link to see a video on the subject. (CBS Philly)
3. Four teens were shot in an apartment on Thursday morning. According to police, a 16-year-old girl, two 15-year-old boys, and a 14-year-old girl were all victims of gunshot wounds in the shooting at the Spring Garden Apartments at 7th and Wallace Streets. The shooting happened just before 2:00 a.m. While two of the teens were shot in the face, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said that all four are expected to survive. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

Today in Philadelphia:

• The Commodores at Bristol Riverside Theatre (9:00 AM)
• Mindful Zine Making with Candy Alexandra Gonzalez at Philadelphia Museum of Art (5:00 PM)
• Circle Jerks at Theatre of the Living Arts (8:00 PM)
• Ted Poley, The Voice of DANGER DANGER at Landis Theater (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Feeling dry lately? You're not just imagining things. US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly shared some rainfall data for the past 30 days, and we're drier than usual. (US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly via Facebook)
• Need some help with back-to-school? The School District of Philadelphia is bringing back the Back-To-School Bus Tour! Get a free backpack and other important school supplies. Click here to see a full list of locations and dates. (School District of Philadelphia via Facebook)
• Want to help keep the Delaware River shoreline beautiful? Philadelphia Water Department is hosting a cleanup at the Frankford Boat Launch. It's all happening on Jul. 21. Click the link for deets. (Philadelphia Water Department via Facebook)

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