🌱 Kensington Drive-By Double Shooting + Philly Commuter Benefits

Hello again, friends! It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Philadelphia Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town...

First, today's weather:

A couple of showers. High: 76 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. Two men were injured in a drive-by double shooting in Philadelphia's Kensington section early Friday morning. A 27-year-old man and a man in his 30s were shot outside of a convenience store on the 1800 block of East Somerset Street. Both victims were taken to a local hospital and are in stable condition. (WPVI-TV)
2. One person was found dead after Philadelphia police entered a building after a Brewerytown barricade situation. On Friday on the 1500 block of N. Dover Street, police entered a building and found a man dead from an apparent gunshot wound. It is not known if the wound was self-inflicted or if someone else shot the victim. (WPVI-TV)
3. Starting on Dec. 31, Philadelphia employers will be required to offer commuter benefits. On Thursday, a bill passed in Philadelphia City Council that will require employers to provide workers with benefits toward covering mass transit or bicycle commuting expenses. Mayor Jim Kenney is expected to sign the bill once it is reviewed by the city’s legal department. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Philly Autism Kickback At Northern Liberties Community Center (3:00 PM)
• Philly Small Press Faire 2022 At Palumbo Park (5:00 PM)
• Jazz Cultural Voices Concert Series At Philadelphia Clef Club Of Jazz & Performing Arts (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• A message from the U.S. National Weather Service of Philadelphia and Mount Holly: "A pleasant start to the upcoming weekend with warm temps and low humidity (cooler in the Poconos though). Shower chances increase though over the weekend, with Sunday being the wetter day." (US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly via Facebook)
• Looking for a fun activity? Stop by and meet some of ACCT Philly's adoptable pets at Chestnut Hill’s Petapalooza this Sunday! It’s a great opportunity to meet your new best friend. (ACCT Philly via Facebook)
• A Speech-Language Pathologist In-Person Hiring Event is taking place today from 9:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. at 440 N Broad St. (1st Floor Atrium). Apply here. (School District of Philadelphia via 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.