🌱 No Masks Required In SEPTA Facilities + Shooting In Broad Daylight

Happy Wednesday, Philadelphia! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 58 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. According to SEPTA, masks will not be required in vehicles, stations or concourses. After a Federal circuit decision to strike down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transit, SEPTA will no longer require masks in their transit facilities. However, employees in SEPTA facilities will still be required to wear masks, per City of Philadelphia policy. (ABC 6)
2. Planning a family movie night? How about doing one with the Philadelphia Film Society?The Philadelphia Film Center is hosting a series of family-friendly films this spring. The first showing will be "The Incredibles" this Saturday, Apr. 23. Click the link to learn more. (PhillyVoice.com)
3. Police are looking for a suspect after a man was shot in broad daylight last Wednesday. Newly released surveillance footage may give an opportunity to identify the perpetrator. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. Click the link to see the image of the suspect. (WPVI-TV)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Women In Business Conference Committee At GNPCC Office (8:30 AM)
• Stories In The Square At Philadelphia City Institute Library (10:00 AM)
• Craft N' Sip: Floral Arrangement Workshop At The Lawn (6:00 PM)
• Nightlife At The Kimmel (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra invites you to its Apr. 24 concert in Verizon Hall. For details and tickets, visit the link. (Facebook)
• Philadelphia Parks & Recreation posted information on its summer theme camps. If you're looking for an activity for your kid or teen this summer, check out this list. (Facebook)
• The Free Library of Philadelphia posted about its Chronicling Resistance project. The goal is to keep activists' records of resistance to oppresion alive. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning 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.