🌱 Foster Children Gov. Benefits Bill? + Cocktails For A Cause

Up and at 'em, Philadelphia! Let's get you all caught up to start this Monday, March 21 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; breezy, warmer. High: 66 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. A new bill could soon prohibit the City of Philadelphia from collecting government benefits meant for foster children. An investigation from the Inquirer in December 2021 revealed the city kept $5 million in Social Security benefits from foster children between 2016 and 2020; the Department of Human Services legally collected these benefits while the children were in the agency's custody. Should the bill pass, DHS would be required to ensure all children are screened for eligible government benefits within 60 days. (PhillyVoice.com)
2. Next Monday, Mar. 28, restaurants in Philly and the surrounding suburbs will participate in a "Cocktails for a Cause" benefit for Ukrainian refugees and aid. University City's White Dog Cafe and Louie Louie, as well as Moshulu along Penn's Landing, are among the participating eateries. Each restaurant will serve its typical menus alongside two locally-sourced beverages: the "Kyiv Mule" and the "Pinot for Peace." (PhillyVoice.com)
3. The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for three juveniles in connection with a double shooting. According to police, two 14-year-old males and a 16-year-old male approached two male victims and demanded money, shooting them after a brief altercation. One victim is reported to be in critical condition at a local hospital; the other is expected to survive his injuries. (WPVI-TV)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Miami Heat Vs. Philadelphia 76ers - Wells Fargo Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Patch neighbor Juliet Yavas is currently investigating the issue of youth homelessness in Philadelphia under the International Socioeconomics Laboratory, a global research institute incubated under Harvard Innovation Labs with a team of researchers. Click to learn more about Yavas' research and complete the study's survey. (Patch)
• The Philadelphia Museum of Art's free virtual art club on Mar. 28 will highlight the groundbreaking American artist Louise Nevelson. (Instagram)
• The Philly Historic District donated 100 percent of this Saturday's admission proceeds to UNICEF to support Ukraine. (CBS Philly)

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— 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.