🌱 Germantown Man Shot In Robbery + 120th Philadelphia Auto Show

Hey, Philadelphia! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Warmer with clouds breaking. High: 55 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. A man was shot and killed during a robbery attempt inside the Citizens Bank in Germantown. On Thursday night, James Watson, 69, was approached by two suspects and shot twice. The suspects fled on foot. (CBS Philly)
2. This week, Philadephia Customs and Border Protection made two drug seizures involving drugs hidden in food. On Wednesday, 12 cans from the Netherlands were found to have ecstasy in them. On Thursday, officers found painkillers packaged in a cake. (WPVI-TV)
3. The 120th Philadelphia Auto Show will take place today at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The 500,000 square foot space will feature an electric vehicle indoor test track for the first time in the show's history. The convention will also have cars from Philadelphia Eagles players on display. (WPVI-TV)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Everyday Futures Fest Preview Party At Palumbo Park (3:00 PM)
• Nora Brown At Clark Park Farmers' Market (7:30 PM)
• Next In Line Comedy: Maddie Wiener At Just For Laughs (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Sunday will be about 30° warmer than Friday, with near record-breaking May-like warmth! It won't be sunny on Sunday, but that's the price we have to pay for that kind of warmth this time of year. (Facebook)
• The Philadelphia Police Department is looking for a suspect wanted for robbery in the 6th District. (Facebook)
• Congratulations to the School District of Philadelphia February Student of the Month, Milan Dukes! (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday morning with your next 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.