Middle School Student Shot & Killed + Next Superintendent

Happy Saturday, people of Philadelphia! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Not as warm; morning mist. High: 72 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories in Philadelphia today:

1. An E.W. Rhodes Middle School student was shot and killed Friday morning in North Philadelphia. Officials told CBS Philadelphia that the student, a 13-year-old boy, was shot just after 9 a.m. in the 3100 block of North Judson Street. The middle school was placed on lockdown for a time, according to the report. (Philadelphia Patch)
2. The Philadelphia City Council will hold hearings on the search and hiring process for the School District of Philadelphia’s next superintendent. William Hite, who has led the country’s eighth largest school district for nearly a decade, recently announced he’ll be stepping down after his current contract expires in August. The hearings, to be held sometime this fall, will supplement community hearings by the city’s Board of Education on the replacement process.(The Philadelphia Tribune)
3. A man from Philadelphia faces multiple federal charges in connection with the January 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol building, according to the FBI. Michael James Dickinson, 30, was arrested Thursday and appeared in Eastern District of Pennsylvania court that afternoon, the FBI says. According to the FBI, the charges he faces include "assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers; civil disorder; and engaging in physical violence on restricted grounds." (Philadelphia Patch)
4. Philly radio legend Patty Jackson is getting a big honor on Friday. A street will be named in her honor. Jackson grew up on the 2300 hundred block of Ellsworth Street in South Philly. As of Friday, it will be called, “Patty Jackson Way.” (CBS Philly)
5. The Broad Street Run is back with some major adjustments due to the pandemic, from required vaccinations to even the number of runners. The Broad Street Run Expo opened Friday at 11 a.m., but batches of athletes lined up before the doors opened. The competitors got their competition bibs and trackers after proving their vaccination status. (CBS Philly)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• National Chess Day - Abraham Lincoln (All Day)
• Alumni Weekend and Reunion - USciences - McNeil Science and Technology Center (12:00 AM)
• “Finding a Bit of Japan” Bus Tour: Raymond Farm Center and Nakashima Woodworkers in New Hope (9:00 AM)
• Sisters Network Essex County Virtual 5K Run/Walk (9:00 AM)
• Grand Opening Celebration and Photo Festival (10:00 AM)
• Pop Up Contact Station: "Philly's LGBTQ Movement" (11:00 AM)
• Homecoming 2021 - Holy Family University (12:00 PM)
• Maternal Information Summit Hosted by UnitedHealthcare of Pennsylvania (12:00 PM)
• Slide Program: "Protest to Pride" - Independence National Park (1:00 PM)
• Bark in the Park - Clark Park Farmers' Market (2:00 PM)
• Walking Tour: "American Revolutions: How Spain and Her Colonies Saved the United States" (2:00 PM)
• The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show (6:00 PM)
• Karaoke Gung Show at World Cafe Live (9:00 PM)

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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 Byrant, 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.