🌱 Philly Gas Prices Over $5 + Baby Saved After Pregnant Mother Shot

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First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 82 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Summer has begun and the kiddos are at home. Philadelphia Magazine has put together a list of things to do with kids this month. From the Philadelphia Flower Show in FDR Park to skating at the Rothman Roller Rink, these are all great ideas for your family to enjoy. (Philadelphia magazine)
2. Temperatures are going up and so are gas prices. According to a new report from AAA, the Philadelphia area now has an average regular unleaded gas price of $5.06 per gallon. Prices are a bit lower in South Jersey at $4.94, and $4.81 per gallon in New Castle County, Delaware. (CBS Philly)
3. Doctors saved a baby boy after his pregnant mother was shot dead early Saturday morning on a Philadelphia street. According to police, 19-year-old Mataya Haynes of Camden, New Jersey was shot near Richmond Street and Wheatsheaf Lane around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday. Detectives say the shooter was driving a dark-colored Chevrolet Camaro or Dodge Charger. Haynes was about 34 weeks pregnant at the time of the shooting. (NBC)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Photography Buy, Sell, And Trade Event At Lake Erie Plaza (4:30 PM)
• Elegance String Quartet At Fitler Square Park (6:00 PM)
• Tuesday Night Meditation At Kadampa Meditation Center (7:00 PM)
• Philly Rising Open Mic At World Cafe Live (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• School District of Philadelphia has re-opened summer program registration for rising 1-7 grade & Summer Bridge programs. Visit the post at the link or click here to register before spots fill up. (School District of Philadelphia via Facebook)
• ACCT Philly is thanking volunteers who helped with spring cleaning! Philadoptables fixed dog beds, worked on landscaping, and more. (ACCT Philly via Facebook)
• Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is celebrating National Great Outdoors Month! Visit phila.gov to see some ways you can enjoy the great outdoors around Philly. (Philadelphia Parks & Recreation 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.