🌱 Concert For Ukraine Relief + 8 Charged With Carjackings

Morning, Philadelphia! Let's get you all caught up to start this Thursday, April 7 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

First, today's weather:

Occasional rain. High: 56 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. Local Philadelphia musicians are teaming up for a concert to raise money for Ukraine relief. The concert will take place on Friday, Apr. 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Golden Gates. In addition to music, the event will feature Ukrainian food and guest speakers. (wpgtalkradio.com)
2. Federal officials have charged eight people in connection with carjackings and violent crimes all across Philadelphia. The U.S. Attorney's Office released the names of six new defendants who were charged with these crimes. The Attorney's Office charged two other defendants back in February. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
3. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country, Philadelphia and other northeast cities are recommending a return to indoor masking. Philadelphia's city health commissioner Cheryl Bettigole stated, “It's not required yet, but Philadelphians should strongly consider wearing a mask while in public indoor spaces." Currently, Philadephia has had a 3 percent positivity test rate over the last two weeks. (CBS 3)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Gerald Veasley’s Unscripted Series Presents Bill Jolly At South Philly Jazz (7:00 PM)
• Night Skies At The Franklin Institute (7:45 PM)
• NLM At Night: La Brega At National Liberty Museum (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Legendary singer and Philly native Bobby Rydell dies at age 79. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
• A Philadelphia 8-year-old and his older brother have teamed up to write a children's book. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
• iHeartMedia Philadelphia names Lizette Alicea vice president of sales for Rumba 106.1. (AL DIA News)

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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.