🌱 Ghost Guns A Growing Concern + Philly To Charter Public Bank?

Happy Tuesday, people of Philadelphia! Here's everything happening today in Philadelphia.

First, today's weather:

Occasional rain. High: 59 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. As gun violence continues to spike in Philadelphia, residents, elected officials, and community leaders are becoming increasingly concerned about "ghost" firearms. These ghost guns come in two separate parts and can be assembled in minutes. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro is concerned about this trend because ghost guns are not only untraceable, but they also don't require a criminal background check to purchase online. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
2. On Mar. 2, the Philadelphia City Council will vote on whether to create a Philadelphia Public Financial Authority (PPFA) — a move that would make Philly the first U.S. city to charter a public bank. Supporters of the PPFA believe it will boost investment in underserved areas of the city and bolster small businesses, particularly those owned by people of color. (The Daily Pennsylvanian)
3. While out in the Fairmount Park section of Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon, a person stumbled upon human remains. Officers were called to the scene for reports of a person screaming, at which time they discovered the human remains found behind a tree near Kelly Drive. The remains, which appeared to have been burned, were taken to the Medical Examiner's Office; homicide detectives are investigating the case. (WPVI-TV)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Philadelphia Community Works Conference 2022 - Virtual Event (9:00 AM)
• Lunch & Learn - The Alliance of Community Service Providers (1:00 PM)
• $6 Margaritas - Misconduct Tavern (4:00 PM)
• Finding Black Families: Stories From The Chew Family Papers - City Hall (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile, Savannah Schofield. (Philly Police Blotter)
• Check out Patch and ZipRecruiter's roundup of the latest jobs in Philadelphia. (Philadelphia Patch)
• Did you know that, outside of the nation's capital, the Philadelphia Museum of Art has the most comprehensive collection of presidential china? (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you around.

— 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.