🌱 First Black, Openly Gay Rector + West Oak Ln. Shooting Kills 3

Up and at 'em, Philadelphia! Let's get you all caught up to start this Monday, March 7 off on an informed note. Here are the most important things going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 77 Low: 39.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Philadelphia:

1. A historically-white episcopal church in Center City has installed its first-ever Black rector. On Saturday, Father Joseph A. Wallace-Williams officially became the ninth rector of The Church of Saint Luke and the Epiphany. Father Wallace-Williams is also the church's first openly gay leader. (Philadelphia Patch)
2. Late Saturday night, Philadelphia police found three men shot to death — two of them inside a stolen car — in the West Oak Lane neighborhood. Officers responded to a call of shots fired shortly before midnight, arriving at the intersection of 69th and Cedar Park Avenues. The stolen car had shell casings as well as an unidentified weapon. Information about the identity of the victims has not yet been released. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
3. March is Women's History Month, and Philadelphia is full of programming for those who want to learn more about women's impact on the City of Brotherly Love. Residents and tourists alike can learn more about historical women in Philadelphia at one of the city's countless museums and historical sites. Participating venues include the Museum of the American Revolution, the National Constitution Center, the Betsy Ross House, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and Opera Philadelphia. (PhillyVoice.com)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• VisionForward: Seat at the Table - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy - Kimmel Center (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Today calls for rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and a low of 39. Check out the full weekly forecast for Philadelphia, courtesy of AccuWeather and Patch. (Philadelphia Patch)
• Looking for some early spring cleaning inspiration? Take charge with these resources on clutter, organization, and time management from the Free Library of Philadelphia. (Facebook)
• The infection rate of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania is far lower than that of the rest of the nation. Learn more about current statewide COVID statistics. (Philadelphia Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.