🌱 Man Shot To Death In Kensington + Person Struck By SEPTA Train

Hello, everybody! It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Philadelphia Daily. Let's get this week started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

First, today's weather:

A severe p.m. t-storm; hot. High: 93 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. A 19-year-old man was fatally shot and another was brought to the hospital early Sunday morning. According to police, at least 10 shots were fired at the incident, which took place around midnight on Sunday. The shooting happened along Clearfield Street in Kensington. Click the link to see a video with more details. (CBS Philly)
2. One person is dead after being struck by a SEPTA train on Sunday. The Lansdale/Doylestown train, which was headed to Center City, hit the victim at the Pennbrook station. As of Sunday evening, the victim has not been identified, nor is there any word on what caused the incident. (Daily Voice)
3. The hot weather is taking its toll on public transit. Significant delays have been reported for Amtrak train service over the weekend due to the heat. According to officials, the heat has caused speed restrictions on the tracks. This has especially caused delays between New York and Philadelphia. (CBS Philly)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Science In The Summer at West Oak Lane Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Beach Party at Primos Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Summer Meals Program at Yeadon Public Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Philadelphia Museum of Art shared some tools used by 18th- to 19th-centruy Japanes calligraphers and artists. Click the link to see photos of the tools featured at the museum. (Philadelphia Museum of Art via Instagram)
• Philadelphia Parks & Recreation's Reforestation Hub program has been successfully funded. The program takes downed trees in Philly's parks and turns them into lumber, the profits from which go to funding reforestation. (Philadelphia Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• City of Philadelphia Government has extended the Heat Health Emergency through 8:00 p.m. tonight. The heatline will be accepting calls for those in need of relief from the heat. (City of Philadelphia Government 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.