🌱 Eagles Game Postponed + 2 Shot Outside Motorcycle Club

Happy Saturday, people of Philadelphia! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a little rain; cooler. High: 49 Low: 41.

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Here are the top 4 stories in Philadelphia today:

1. The scheduled Eagles game on Sunday has been postponed due to COVID-19 cases among players, the NFL announced. It was one of three NFL games pushed back due to a surge of cases around the league. The Eagles will now play their game against the Washington Football Team on Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Philadelphia Patch)
2. Two people are in stable condition after a shooting outside a West Philadelphia motorcycle club Friday morning, according to Philadelphia police. The victims, a man and a woman, were shot near 40th and Poplar Streets around 1:30 a.m. Details are limited at this time, but investigators believe someone tried to wash the scene after finding water and fresh soap suds. (CBS Philly)
3. Philadelphia police kicked off what it hopes will become an annual holiday event for children on Friday. The "Shop with A Cop" event took place at the Walmart on Columbus Boulevard. Santa and Mrs. Claus spread good cheer as children whispered their Christmas wishes. (CBS Philly)
4. A disturbing trend has Philadelphia-area schools on high alert as threats of violence continue to circulate on social media. The threat, which was primarily being fueled on TikTok, had many school districts increasing police presence Friday. Earlier this year, TikTok challenges encouraged students to destroy school property. (WHYY)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Fall 2021 PCC Master Class Series Featuring Oliver Lake (Virtual) (6:00 PM)
• The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show At DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer? Gift tickets grant Philadelphia Museum of Art access for two consecutive days and are valid for one year from purchase date. (Instagram)
• Need another reason to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Beginning Jan. 3, all establishments in Philadelphia that sell food or drink for consumption will require everyone who enters to be fully vaccinated. (Facebook)
• Paying property taxes in affordable, monthly installments is an option for many Philadelphians. Find out if you can apply for the Real Estate Tax Installment Program at this link (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you back in your inbox Monday morning with a new 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.