🌱 Baby Reunited After Carjacking + Philly Chef Beats Bobby Flay

Get on up, Philadelphia! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started. Here's everything happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and not as cool. High: 53 Low: 43.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Police are investigating two overnight carjackings in Philadelphia Monday, including one where a child was in the backseat. In one carjacking in South Philadelphia, a 25-year-old man was shot in the shoulder and then had his SUV stolen; he was transported to Presbyterian Hospital in stable condition. The other incident took place in North Philadephia, where an SUV was stolen with a one-year-old in the backseat; fortunately, the child was reunited with her family. (CBS Philly)
2. A local chef recently "Beat Bobby Flay" on the Food Network competition show of the same name. Scott Calhoun, owner and executive chef at Ember and Ash in Philadelphia, appeared on the program on Dec. 21 with his business partner and fellow executive chef Dave Feola. Calhoun beat Feola for the chance to square off against Flay in the final round; ultimately, Calhoun's dish was declared the winner against the celebrity chef. (Philadelphia Patch)
3. From now until Jan. 14, 2022, Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures is accepting grant applications from BIPOC arts organizations. Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures is an affiliated grant program of the William Penn Foundation. The grant program is a multi-year program aimed at supporting the recovery and flourishing of BIPOC artists, cultural groups, and organizations serving the Philadelphia region. (AL DIA News)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Home School Programs & Activities Online - Yeadon Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Best of the Eagles - Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The 2022 Mummers Parade will return to Broad Street on New Year’s Day. As COVID cases rise in Philadelphia and across the country, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health encourages everyone to take precautions to stay healthy and limit the spread of COVID-19 while celebrating this year. (Facebook)
• Many Parks & Rec sites across Philadelphia are serving free meals to students during the winter break. (Facebook)
• Wondering why there's a stormwater charge on your water bill? One reason: the service fee funds work that protects Philadelphia's waterways from pollution. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow for 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.