🌱 Kensington Drive-By + Philly Schools Pushing Start Time

Morning, Philadelphia! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on around Philadelphia today.

First, today's weather:

Heavy thunderstorms. High: 73 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. On Thursday night, a drive-by shooting in Kensington killed a teenager on a bicycle on 2nd Street. The drivers fired ten shots before driving away. The teen has been identified as Javeth Reynoso. "We believe this may have been a drive-by shooting. We are getting information from witnesses that the shooter or shooters may have been inside a pickup truck that was traveling south on 2nd street," said Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small. (WPVI-TV)
2. Next school year the Philadelphia School District will move the high school start time to 9:00 a.m. The later start time is to make sure students are rested and can get to school safely. Pre-K programs and elementary schools will keep their current schedule. (NBC 10)
3. Some Philadelphia homeowners are getting their water turned off. The water turn-offs are happening because homeowners are failing to upgrade their water meters, however, many homeowners are reporting they are following instructions and still getting their water shut off. Over 10,000 homeowners could get their water cut off at the current rate. (WPVI-TV)

Today in Philadelphia:

• The 5th Annual Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl At Concourse Market Street(4:00 PM)
• Gloria Galante - Jazz Cultural Voices Concert Series At Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts (7:30 PM)
• Next In Line Comedy: Ian Lara At Franky Bradley's (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Local Philadelphia organizations are hoping to guide youth away from crime through unique educational experiences. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
• The Chestnut Street Bridge will reopen Saturday night after two years of construction. (CBS Philly)
• Philly is getting $36.4 million for homeless support services and housing. (Philadelphia Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all Monday morning for another 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.