🌱 Cyclists Hit By Car On Bustleton + Demo Begins On Historic Church

Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this summer morning with all the most important things happening in town today. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Humid with a stray t-storm. High: 86 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra is launching a jazz ensemble. The jazz orchestra will consist of 17 to 24 players from the tri-state area. On Sep. 10 and 11, students ages 15 to 21 can audition for the jazz orchestra. Rehearsals would start later in September for spring concerts. (The Philadelphia Tribune)
2. Two cyclists — a man and his girlfriend — are suffering from injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Northeast Philadelphia. Philadelphia police say the accident occurred around 12:48 a.m. Monday on Bustleton Avenue. The bike was split in two and the crash sent the man flying off the bike, throwing him several feet. Police say the man is in extremely critical condition at Frankford Torresdale Hospital. (Patch)
3. The demolition of a shuttered 19th-century church in Philadelphia is scheduled to begin after a long battle to save it. The 140-year-old St. Laurentius Church in Fishtown has been surrounded by scaffolding, fencing, and barricades. Neighbors gathered for a final look and to take pictures. Michael Johnson of HC Site Construction told WTXF-TV that 150-foot spires will be dismantled by hand to prevent unintentional demolition from equipment vibrations. (witf.org)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Slow Tech: Technology Made Easy Online At Yeadon Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Philly River Stroll Sounds At Blue Cross RiverRink (5:00 PM)
• Pennsylvania German Enslavers: Initiating A Re-Examination, Virtual Event (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Philadelphia Museum of Art is now offering timed tickets for "Matisse in the 1930s," opening Oct 20. Members see it free; no reservations required. (Philadelphia Museum of Art via Instagram)
• A Conshohocken resident and his brother are launching Gritty City Winery in Philadelphia. On Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the winery will be at Flanigan’s Boathouse for a wine tasting. (morethanthecurve.com)
• Looking for a new job or trying to make a career change? There are currently multiple full-time openings in and around Philadelphia. Available openings include Retail, Customer Service, and Daycare. (Philadelphia Patch)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update!

— 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.