🌱 MoMa Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Philly + Germantown Carjack

Rise and shine, Philadelphia! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 69 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. The New York City Museum of Modern Art stabbing suspect has been arrested in Philadelphia after setting a fire in the Spring Garden Best Western hotel. On Saturday, a man jumped over the reception desk at MoMa, stabbed two employees, and fled the scene. The man has been identified as Gary Cabana. (WPVI-TV)
2. The Philadelphia Police are searching for suspects wanted for robbery and carjacking a BMW in Germantown. The incident occurred early Friday morning when suspects carjacked a man at gunpoint. The victim was not injured. Please contact the police if you have any information. (CBS Philly)
3. Second-grader Kamryn Reynolds, the owner of Lil Exclusive Bakery in Philadelphia, appeared on the Drew Barrymore Show on Tuesday. She appeared on the show alongside her dad via Zoom. Reynolds bakes an average of 20 dozen cookies per week while maintaining an "A" average in school. (CBS Philly)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Emo Night At Red White and Brew Beer Co. (5:00 PM)
• 5 Pioneering Black Ballerinas At Mandell Theater (6:00 PM)
• Free Youth Programs: Dodgeball At Columbia North Branch YMCA (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Starting Apr. 1, 2022, Philadelphia businesses will be prohibited from providing single-use plastic & paper bags that don’t meet requirements to customers. Here’s what you need to know about the ban: (Facebook)
• Learn what you need to know about mail-in ballots for the 2022 Philadelphia elections! (Facebook)
• Select students are invited to engage with the School District of Philadelphia Superintendent finalists. Join us for an opportunity to ask questions and learn about their vision for Philadelphia schools! (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.