🌱 New Curfew Centers + Flyers Game Postponed

Hey, Philadelphia! Let's get this Wednesday started. These are the most important things going on today in Philadelphia.

First, today's weather:

Increasingly windy. High: 46 Low: 27.

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Here are the top four stories in Philadelphia today:

1. As part of Philadelphia’s effort to reduce teen violence in the city, the first of two curfew centers opened on Monday night. The centers are at the Community of Compassion CDC on Cedar Avenue in West Philly and at Diversified Community Services on 20th Street in South Philly. They are open daily with activities from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. (CBS Philly)
2. The Flyers Tuesday night matchup against the Washington Capitals was postponed indefinitely, the NHL announced, which comes days after both the Eagles and the Sixers had to reschedule their Sunday matchup. The postponement is due to COVID-19 cases on the Capitals, not the Flyers. (Philadelphia Patch)
3. As COVID-19 case counts continue to rise, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole urged testing and reminded people to take as many precautions as possible ahead of the holiday season. People have been scrambling to get their hands on COVID-19 testing, and the city has responded by providing free at-home tests to residents. Demand has been so high that around the city at free COVID-19 testing sites, they've been running out of kits. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
4. The Philadelphia Police Department is making changes as the city battles a surge in gun violence. You know the headlines well — two people shot in that section of the city, three people hit in another city, usually followed by no weapon recovered and no arrest. Now, Philadelphia police are getting serious, creating a unit devoted to trying to dissolve non-fatal shootings. (CBS Philly)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Holidays In The Park At Fairmount Park Houses (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Got unpaid water bills? You may qualify for Philadelphia’s water debt forgiveness program. (Facebook)
• Are you feeling sad, lonely, disappointed, lost, anxious, or overwhelmed this winter holiday season? You're not alone. The Mayor's Office of Public Engagement & Faith, Interfaith, & Spiritual Affairs invites you to our annual virtual event. (Facebook)
• Tis the Season for the Winter Reading Challenge at the Free Library! ❄️☃️ Register now and earn badges as you gather reading minutes, reach reading goals, try out new activities, and write book reviews. (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.