🌱 Officer Dragged By Vehicle + Winter Storm Watch

Good morning, Philadelphia! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy; a bit of p.m. snow. High: 38 Low: 22.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. A West Philadelphia traffic stop ended with an officer being dragged by a vehicle for nearly half a mile. A suspect with a gun took off in a stolen car and dragged the officer for five blocks before crashing into other cars. The officer is in stable condition at Presbyterian Hospital. (CBS Philly)
2. Effective tonight at 7 p.m., the Philadelphia area will be on winter storm watch. Measurable snow and gusty winds will occur from Friday night well into Saturday as the Nor'easter races up the eastern seaboard. The Philadelphia area is expected to receive between three and six inches of snow. (CBS Philly)
3. The city of Philadelphia will be awarded at least $186 million to fight the opioid crisis. This comes after every county in Pennsylvania came together for a national opioid settlement. Philadelphia will see a larger share than the rest of the counties due to the opioid epidemic's scale. (AL DIA News)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater At Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (7:30 PM)
• Nicholas Payton At World Cafe Live (8:00 PM)
• Campbell Brothers At Penn Live Arts (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Have past-due water bills? The new Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) may provide up to $5,000 for Philadelphia Water Department customers towards delinquent bills! (Facebook)
• Personal financial literacy is the foundation for creating generational wealth. The Office of Black Male Engagement PHL is hosting a panel of experts to help you build that knowledge. Join them for Make That Change on Feb. 3! (Facebook)
• Unfortunately, the Philadelphia Department of Revenue must cancel their broadcast planned for today. The Revenue Rundown will be back on Friday, Feb. 4. Stay tuned for more updates! (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.