🌱 Love Park Shooting + No Harm From Junkyard Fire

Up and at 'em, Philadelphia! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Philadelphia today.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 65 Low: 55.

Here are the top stories in Philadelphia today:

1. A man was shot and killed by a Christmas Village security guard at Philadelphia's LOVE Park Tuesday night. Gregory Thomas Sr., 43, has been charged with murder and related crimes after police said he shot and killed a 29-year-old man at LOVE Park. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was found shot at about 8:45 p.m. in the park at 15th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard. (Philadelphia Patch)
2. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health says there is no immediate danger in the air after Tuesday's massive junkyard fire, but there is still a reason for some people to take caution. In an update Wednesday afternoon, officials said there are "no toxic chemicals at levels that would be harmful to your health." However, health officials still urged residents to be mindful of the lingering particles in the air. (WPVI-TV)
3. A former Philadelphia priest once accused of sex abuse has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. Only Eyewitness News was there as Robert Brennan walked into federal court in Center City Wednesday morning. He did not answer questions. (CBS Philly)
4. Biden's child tax credit is cutting poverty in Philly, but many aren't getting the cash. In Philadelphia, federal and city estimates show this cash could pull as many as 75,000 residents above the poverty line, cutting deep childhood poverty by half. But to do that, the money needs to reach the people who are the least connected to the IRS. (WHYY)
5. The Philadelphia City Council is moving forward with an effort to make outdoor dining permanent. On Tuesday, the Committee on Streets and Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia advanced legislation that would allow "streeteries" to remain in place past the December 31 time frame. City officials say the number of outdoor setups went from 230 to 830 during the pandemic. (WPVI-TV)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• PCCMC 1st Quarter Report Card Conferences (12:00 AM)
• JFCS - New Perspectives: A Virtual Series on Hoarding (9:30 AM)
• World of Beer Bar & Kitchen Exton Celebrates Veterans Day! (11:00 AM)
• Slide Program: "Remembering Our Early Veterans" (12:00 PM)
• Veteran's Day at Misconduct Tavern (12:00 PM)
• Slide Program: "The Lives of Revolutionary War Veterans" (2:00 PM)
• Use the Laws of Attraction to Improve your Life (4:00 PM)
• Maggie Knox Presents: Ladies! Group Show (6:00 PM)
• The Woodlands Presents Music at The Mansion (7:00 PM)
• Theatre Exile presents Extreme Home Makeover by Makasha Copeland (7:00 PM)

Philadelphia Patch Notebook

• City of Philadelphia Government: "Heads up! City of Philadelphia municipal offices are closed tomorrow, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Offices reopen Friday, November 12." (Facebook)
• City of Philadelphia Government: "City officials provide the latest updates on the City's response to the gun violence epidemic in Philadelphia." (Facebook)
• Philadelphia Parks & Recreation: "Get your hike on this fall with Parks & Rec! Sure, there is always the Wissahickon, but what about lesser known parks? Check out this list of hiking areas off the beaten path: https://www.phila.gov/2021-10-08-fall-hikes/" (Facebook)
• Philadelphia VA Medical Center: "Happy 246th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAffairs/photos/a.10150363885273178/10158893736318178/" (Facebook)
• Philadelphia VA Medical Center: "US President Joe Biden's Veterans Day Proclamation. Click here to read it: " (Facebook)

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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 Byrant, 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.