🌱 Middle School Weapon Screenings + Mother's Day Shooting

Happy Tuesday, people of Philadelphia! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Philadelphia today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy. High: 70 Low: 48.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Philadelphia today:

1. Due to an increase in violence, the Philadelphia School District will now start screening students for guns and weapons each morning at its middle schools. The screenings will take place at six schools each day, in an effort to keep violence down and ensure the safety of the city's youth. High school students are already being checked for weapons each morning, but due to more cases of violence at school, the middle school students will now be checked as well. (CBS Philly)
2. The FBI is warning Philadelphia residents about online safety after seeing an increase in sextortion crimes in the Philadelphia area. The FBI reports that the scheme is largely targeting boys ages 14 to 17 through gaming platforms or social media. All children, however, can fall victim to these types of crimes. The FBI warns Philadelphia parents to discuss online safety with their children and remind them of the dangers that may present themselves on the internet. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
3. On Sunday, three separate shootings caused two deaths and three injuries. In the Harrowgate section Sunday evening, a triple shooting occurred on the 900 block of East Schiller Street. One of the casualties, a 21-year-old man, was shot multiple times throughout his body and killed. He was then taken to Temple University Hospital and pronounced dead following the incident. An 18-year-old man was also injured and was placed in stable condition at Temple Hospital. (CBS Philly)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• The Souls Shot Portrait Project At City Hall (9:00 AM)
• Lunch & Learn At The Alliance Of Community Service Providers (12:30 PM)
• Tuesday Nights At The Movies At Woodmere Art Museum (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The ACCT of Philadelphia reminds us to celebrate all of the dogs and cats who are mothers too! There are so many loving pets ready for foster or adoption today. (Facebook)
• The Mayor's Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service will be offering a free, Civic Engagement Academy Learning Series. If you are looking to become a better leader this summer, sign up for these monthly workshops. (Facebook)
• The School District of Philadelphia is accepting applications for Special Education Teachers for the 22-23 school year. If you or someone you know is looking for a job, apply today. For more information about the position, click here. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.