🌱 One Dead In North Philly Shooting + Wawa Welcome America Details

Hey, everybody! It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Philadelphia Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Here's the lowdown...

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A morning t-storm in spots. High: 85 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. A man in North Philadelphia was fatally shot on Tuesday night. Police responded to reports of gunshots on the 100 block of West Indiana Avenue and found a 47-year-old man on the ground with gunshot wounds to the back and arm. No arrests were made and the man was pronounced at a local hospital. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
2. Wawa and the City of Philadelphia announced their plans for the annual "Wawa Welcome America," a 16-day event. Celebrations start on Monday, Jun. 19 with a Juneteenth Block Party at the African American Museum. The festivities conclude with the annual Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert on the Parkway, headlined by Jason Derulo. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
3. Philadelphia will be giving more money to violence prevention groups, through the City of Philadelphia’s Targeted Community Investment Grant. The grant announced its fifth round of funding, but earlier grantees still haven't been paid. Many of the nonprofits who were selected for the last round of TCIG awards have said the program has been plagued with difficulties and delays in getting their funding. (The Philadelphia Tribune)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Flower Show Week Demos At Reading Terminal Market (11:30 AM)
• Juneteenth Celebration Movie "Respect" At Yeadon Public Library (6:30 PM)
• Bridal And Wedding Show At Maes Liberty Palace (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A message from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health: "Children under five could get the COVID-19 vaccine very soon. Here’s what you need to know. (Philadelphia Department of Public Health via Facebook)
• This June and July, the Philadelphia Office of LGBT Affairs and many community organizations are hosting celebrations as part of Pride Month! See some of these upcoming events. (City of Philadelphia Government via Facebook)
• Free Library of Philadelphia system will close at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Jun. 17, and will remain closed through Monday, Jun. 20, in observance of Juneteenth. (Free Library of Philadelphia via 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.