🌱 High School Teacher Charged With Assault + Metro PCS Robbery

Hey, Philadelphia! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's what's happening today in Philadelphia.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; breezy. High: 62 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. Barbara Corbo, a Philadelphia high school teacher, has been charged with sexually assaulting one of her students. Corbo, a teacher at the Mercy Career and Technical High School, was arrested on Wednesday for an assault that happened last December. The student reported the assault in January. She was charged with institutional sexual assault, unlawful contact with the minor, and corruption of minors. No details of the incident have been released. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
2. Two men are wanted for the robbery of a Metro PCS that occurred on Jan. 19. The robbery took place at the store in the 4600 block of Frankford Avenue when two masked men entered the store with guns and demanded money. After getting the money, the robbers left the store and have not been seen since. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
3. Philadelphia police officers are investigating an incident that occurred in Kensington on Friday morning when a man allegedly stabbed six family members in their home. Authorities say the 29-year-old suspect used two knives to attack at least six members of his family between the ages of 26 and 46. Three of the victims are in critical condition and the suspect is currently in custody. (CBS Philly)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Date Night At Insomnia’s CookieLab (9:00 AM)
• Guitar for Busy Adults Classes At Temple University Music Preparatory (4:00 PM)
• Lonely Hearts Bar Crawl At Misconduct Tavern (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City parks, rec centers, and libraries serve as community spaces where people can learn, play, and exercise. Follow Rebuild Philadelphia for awesome photos from 2021 and beyond! (Facebook)
• This is an incredible and inspirational story of a Philadelphia Parks & Recreation alum. Please give it a read! (Facebook)
• The School District of Philadelphia's National School Counseling Week featured counselors Ashley Cocca and Tyrone Neal. Read more about them at: https://bit.ly/3HLBpc9 (Facebook)

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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.