🌱 Man Stabbed In North Philly + Car Chase Ends In Mayfair

Happy Wednesday, Philadelphia! Let's get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

First, today's weather:

A couple of showers. High: 75 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. A local man is fighting for his life after being stabbed multiple times in North Philadelphia on early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. at 26th and Seltzer Streets and the victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. The suspect was not caught as of Tuesday evening, nor was there a known motive for the attack. (Patch)
2. Two minors are in custody after being involved in a Monday night car chase. The chase ended when a car ran up onto the sidewalk in Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood. Police reported that the car they were chasing was sought in connection to an alleged kidnapping. (CBS Philly)
3. The Philadelphia School District gets to keep a $10.8 million overpayment from the PPA. Every year, the PPA divides its revenue between the city of Philadelphia and its public school system. In 2020, the PPA paid $14.4 million to the school district, which was a $10.8 million overpay. The decision comes after an investigation of the PPA and months of controversy. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Free Flower Giveaway From Snapdragon At The Porch At 30th Street Station (12:30 PM)
• Arts Access TV At Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (6:00 PM)
• Reverie (Play) At The Proscenium Theatre At The Drake (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Have you heard of PhillyHEALS? Learn more about the services that the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Bereavement Care Team provides, upcoming workshops, and meet the team. (Facebook)
• Critical green infrastructure like trails puts Philly on a path to being more healthy and sustainable. Here’s what’s happening with Philly’s trail system in 2022. (Facebook)
• Need a COVID-19 vaccine? Join the School District of Philadelphia at Muñoz-Marin Elementary on Wednesday, May 4. For times, consent info, and instructions on how to register for upcoming events, click here. (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.