🌱 Man Shot In West Philly + Manayunk Provides 1,000 Meals

Good morning, Philadelphia! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Philadelphia today.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. A man is fighting for his life after he was shot multiple times in West Philadelphia. The incident happened at approximately 4:47 a.m. on the 5700 block of Delancey Street. Police say the 26-year-old male was shot four times in the chest. He was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
2. The Manayunk community was in the spirit of giving on Sunday. Restaurants in the section of Philadephia worked together to provide nearly 1,000 meals to their neighbors in need at the Northlight Community Center. (CBS Philly)
3. Police are searching for a group of males, allegedly responsible for an armed carjacking in West Philadelphia. The incident happened on Sunday at approximately 1:45 a.m. A 24-year-old male victim made the report to the 39th district, explaining that he was driving his 2016 black Kia Sorrento on the 4100 block of Chamounix Drive when a group of 5-6 males exited a white SUV and approached the driver's side of his vehicle. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Tailoring & Tastings with Commonwealth Proper and Diageo Hospitality Partners At W Philadelphia (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Parks & Rec is teaming up with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to help distribute FREE Covid tests. Find out when and where from WHYY. (Facebook)
• The city is inviting residents, especially those most impacted by environmental injustice, to apply to join the Environmental Justice Advisory Commission. Watch the recorded Q&A session and learn how to apply before the December 22 deadline. (Facebook)
• Now on the blog, hear from the Free Library staff about their work with #RebuildPHL and the exciting changes coming to Philly libraries. (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.