🌱 Major Heat Wave On The Way + Thousands Of New Tech Jobs In Town

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in town today. Here we go...

First, today's weather:

More humid; a p.m. t-storm. High: 87 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Experts are warning that next week will be dangerously hot, and the heat will be sticking around. According to meteorologist Bill Henley, next Tuesday could begin a six-day stretch of 90-plus-degree temperatures with humidity levels that will put the heat index above 100 degrees. Experts are advising people to limit their outdoor activities, stay hydrated, and use air conditioning. People without access to sufficient cooling are urged to call the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging's "Heatline" at 215-765-9040. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
2. Almost 3,000 new tech jobs came to Philly in the past year. CBRE released its latest Scoring Tech Talent Report, and it ranks Philadelphia 22 on the list of cities with the most tech growth in 2022. Last year, Philly ranked 26. The average tech salary in Philadelphia is just over $100,000, and tech workers account for 4.3 percent of the Philadelphia workforce.(Technical.ly)
3. People are calling for increased security from SEPTA after multiple violent incidents have occurred in transit facilities. Just Thursday, a 19-year-old was shot multiple times on a subway platform in Center City. The incident comes as a rash of gun violence has hit Philadelphia throughout the summer. (CBS Philly)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Union Vs. New England at Misconduct Tavern (7:30 PM)
• Throwback Movies On The Lawn at uCity Square (8:00 PM)
• Femi Kuti & The Positive Force at The Mann Center (8:00 PM)
• Friends And Aaron Hertzog at Skinner Studio at Plays & Players Theater (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Today's the Gilson's Summer Snow Day Festival at Xfinity Live! The event will feature a bier garden and extreme winter sports in the heat of summer. Click the link to watch the video. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
• If you're headed to the Philadelphia Zoo, keep an eye out for alpacas. Zookeepers have been training them to take walks through the zoo. (Philadelphia Zoo via Facebook)
• Don't be worried if you missed out on the latest Free Library of Philadelphia author appearance. You can check them all out on the podcast at the Free Library website. (Free Library 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.