🌱 New City Worker Vaccine Mandate + Uber Driver Shot In Cobbs Creek

Morning, Philadelphia! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 66 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Officials announced that Philadelphia's COVID-19 vaccine requirement for city workers will begin on May 31. Starting on that date, workers have to receive at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or apply for an exemption. The original requirement was supposed to start on Jan. 14, however, unions stepped in to work on an agreement. (The Daily Pennsylvanian)
2. An Uber driver was shot while giving a ride in the Cobbs Creek area. The driver picked up a man and a woman; after the woman was dropped off, a confrontation began. It is unknown what transpired, but after being shot, the driver was taken to a local hospital where he is in critical but stable condition. (WPVI-TV)
3. When the Camden County Board of Commissioners revealed its $100 million parks plan, it also announced a LINK trail from Philly to Jersey Shore. The 34-mile trail is slated to run from Benjamin Franklin Bridge to Cape May Point. As of now, the board is aiming to open the trail in 2025. (PhillyVoice.com)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Uhuru Health Festival + Flea Market At Clark Park Farmers' Market (9:00 AM)
• Disney's Moana At Walnut Street Theatre (1:00 PM)
• Teddy Swims At Theatre of the Living Arts (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you know that 19% of Philly households don’t have a working computer? Share this list of resources that can help someone in need find a free or low-cost device. (Facebook)
• Jazz it up today in LOVE Park! The Philly POPS student jazz combo is celebrating International Jazz Day on Apr. 30 by playing the best of composer George Gershwin and Philadelphia jazz pianist McCoy Tyner today at 2 p.m. (Facebook)
• Connect with nature and the world through the Philadelphia City Nature Challenge! From April 29-May 2, Philly and adjacent counties are competing against other global cities to see who can find the most species. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. 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.