🌱 Kensington State Of Emergency + Logan Square Climb For Lung Cancer

Happy Monday, people of Philadelphia! Here's everything you need to know going on locallytoday.

First, today's weather:

Warmer. High: 61 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. The Philadelphia City Council introduced a resolution seeking funding through the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address pressing issues in Kensington. Council members are calling the situation a “humanitarian emergency” and urged Mayor Jim Kenney and Gov. Wolf to declare a state of emergency. Kensington is facing serious issues as the opioid epidemic rages on. Click the link to learn more. (PhillyVoice.com)
2. In an effort to raise money for lung cancer research, 600 participants climbed to the top of Three Logan Square on Saturday morning. The event included the presentation of an award in honor of Philadelphia Fire Department Batallion Chief John Narkin, who is facing his own fight with lung cancer. (CBS Philly)
3. After an hour-long standoff, Philadelphia police arrested one of a group of suspects responsible for the shooting of an 18-year-old victim. The shooting took place at 60th and Clifford Streets in Overbrook on Saturday evening and the standoff followed shortly after. (CBS Philly)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Tony Williams Jazz Quartet At LaRose Jazz Club(5:30 PM)
• Singing For Busy Adults Classes At Temple University Music Preparatory (6:00 PM)
• Norman David And The Eleventet At Plays And Players (7:15 PM)
• Nightlife Featuring Josh Lee At The Kimmel (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The family and friends of 15-year-old Sean Toomey, who was killed in an attempted carjacking last month, plan to have a peace rally in Northeast Philadelphia. Police are still working to identify suspects. If you have any information, call CrimeStoppers. (CBS Philly)
• Five different youth sports teams celebrated national titles on Saturday morning. There was a parade along The Parkway in honor of the teams, including football and cheerleading. To learn more, watch the video at the link. (CBS Philly)
• Philadelphia Parks and Recreation invite you to visit eight new and improved trails around Philly. The Delaware River Trail, MLK Drive Trail, and Trolley Trail are among those ready or nearly ready to be explored by walkers, joggers and bicyclists. (Billy Penn)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. See you all tomorrow 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.