🌱 Engineer Ambushed In South Philly + Sexual Assault Suspect Caught

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. On Wednesday morning, a sound engineer was ambushed by five gunmen outside of a recording studio in South Philadelphia. The man was waiting on an Uber Eats order when he was shot. He was transported to Jefferson Hospital and is expected to be okay. (CBS Philly)
2. Authorities have taken in a suspect in connection with the SEPTA sexual assault incident that occurred on Sunday afternoon. Quintez Adams was taken into custody after he was identified as a suspect in the rape incident. Adams was also wanted in connection with an indecent exposure incident that occurred earlier in the month. (Philadelphia Patch)
3. Philadelphia is looking to revise outdoor "streetery" rules after restaurant owners gave their feedback. Many restaurants said that customers still prefer an outdoor dining experience. They say they're hoping the city makes changes to the rules for restaurants to apply to operate outside. (Billy Penn)

Today in Philadelphia:

• NLNA General Membership Meeting At Northern Liberties Community Center (7:00 PM)
• Gimme That Music At Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (8:00 PM)
• Comedian TJ At City Winery (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Philadelphia will celebrate the 50th anniversary of a historic speech by gay psychiatrist John Fryer. Among the events set to take place on May 2 is an official tribute to Fryer at the site of the John Fryer Historic Marker at 13th and Locust Streets in downtown Philadelphia at noon. (Washington Blade)
• Fire safety is critical. Here's how to help your Philly neighbors get free smoke alarms installed. (Billy Penn)
• 6 ABC is looking for the Philadelphia region's biggest Star Wars fan! Nominate someone you know (or yourself) on WPVI. (WPVI-TV)

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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.