🌱 First Philly Case Of Monkeypox + Port Richmond Fire + Girardi Fired

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. The Philadelphia Department of Health announced the first case of monkeypox has been discovered in Philadelphia. The first case of the current outbreak was confirmed in Britain in May of 2022 and there have since been 19 confirmed cases in America. “The threat to Philadelphians from monkeypox is extremely low,” said Health Department Acute Communicable Disease Program Manager Dana Perella. "Monkeypox is much less contagious than COVID-19." (City of Philadelphia)
2. On Thursday night, a fire broke out at a junkyard in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood. The Philadelphia Fire Department was able to put out the fire by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Health officials said there is no threat to residents' wellness after the fire, as no toxic compounds were identified at levels that would pose a threat to human health. (Philadelphia Patch)
3. The Philadelphia Phillies have fired Manager Joe Girardi, the team announced on Friday morning. Girardi joined the Phillies in the 2020 off-season and had a 132-141 record with the Phillies. His firing comes after the Phillies had lost 12 of their last 15 games. (Philadelphia Patch)

Today in Philadelphia:

• The Roots Picnic 2022 At The Mann Center At Fairmount Park (Jun. 4 & 5)
• West Philly Porchfest At Clark Park Farmers' Market (12:00 PM)
• Big Wig Pride Brunch: The Ultimate Drag Experience At Punch Line Philly (12:00 PM)
• SOUVENIR And Friends Marketplace At 1439 Chestnut Street (12:00 PM)
• Next In Line Comedy At The Victoria Freehouse (7:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• June is Immigrant Heritage Month! There are several events happening throughout the month that celebrate Philly’s immigrant communities. Find an event here. (City of Philadelphia Government via Facebook)
• New month, new digital downloads from the Free Library of Philadelphia! Jazz up your social media profile or desktop background today with something from the library's collections. (Free Library of Philadelphia via Facebook)

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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.