🌱 Man Killed Near Home + Body Found In Delaware River + Taco Fest

Hi all. 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 the community today.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. A Philadelphia man died just feet from his home on Tuesday night. Nearly 17 shots were fired at the man near his home along Walker Street in Northeast Philadelphia, according to police. Officers responded to a call at about 10:30 p.m. and rushed the bleeding 34-year-old to the hospital, where he died a short time later. Witnesses told police that three men had approached the victim before the shooting. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
2. The police are investigating a suspicious death after a man's body was found floating in the Delaware River. The body was found near Bidgesburg on Wednesday morning near the 3200 block of Buckius Street. As of Wednesday evening, no further details have been released. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. (CBS Philly)
3. Taco 'bout a good time! The Philly Taco Festival is back after a pandemic hiatus. The fifth annual festival will take place on Jul. 30 and 31, featuring 75 different tacos, thirst-quenching margaritas, and live entertainment for everyone. More than 20 restaurants and food trucks will be featured at Xfinity Live! during the weekend event. General admission is $19.99, while VIP tickets are $64.99. (Philadelphia Patch)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Erin Pryor Gill at Exhibit B Gallery (11:00 AM)
• Grab & Go Stem Kits at Yeadon Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Yoga For Adults at Whitman Branch Library (3:30 PM)
• NLM At Night: House Party at National Liberty Museum (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Free Library of Philadelphia is celebrating 125 years as a Federal Depository Library. It's holding an exhibition from now through Jul. 31.(Free Library of Philadelphia via Facebook)
• Has your tax rate changed? Philadelphia Department of Revenue released changing rates for residents and non-residents starting Jul. 1. (Philadelphia Department of Revenue via Facebook)
• City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs is hosting legal clinics for Hatian immigrants. The clinics will be on Jul. 16 and Jul. 30 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Lawncrest Recreation Center. (City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs 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.