🌱 One Killed, Seven Injured During Weekend + Police Hunt Wire Thief

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Here are the top stories in Philadelphia today:

1. One man is dead and seven others are injured after a violent weekend. According to police, those among the victims included two 15-year-olds and a 31-year-old man who is listed in stable condition despite being shot multiple times in the head. To learn more about the crimes committed over the weekend, click the link. (CBS Philly)
2. Artists are at work in the Tiny Room For Elephants art festival. The Cherry Street Pier event is a three-week arts festival featuring 43 artists. The participants will create large (10'x12' or 10'x6') panels inside the enclosed pier. The event offers artists an opportunity to interact with the public while making their art, rather than waiting until after. Artists will continue working for up to three weeks through Jul. 24. (WHYY)
3. Police are searching for a suspect in an electric wire theft case. According to police, the man entered a Lowes store around 6:30 p.m. and stole multiple items. The things stolen include ceiling fans and rolls of electrical wire. Reportedly, the stolen items were given to an unknown accomplice. Click the link to see a video of the suspect, and let the police know if you have any information. (MyChesCo)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Matinee Mondays Online - Yeadon Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Monday Madness at Misconduct Tavern (12:00 PM)
• Snake Party - Richmond Branch Library (1:00 PM)
• Youth Empowerment Education Group (designed for teens and tweens) (5:00 PM)
• Empathy Versus Misinformation: Transgender Youth (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Philadelphia Museum of Art invites you to see their "Pictures in Pictures" exhibition. The exhibition closes on Jul. 17, go check it out today. (Philadelphia Museum of Art via Instagram)
• Philadelphia Parks & Recreation wants you to know about the Boxer's Trail 5k. Registration just opened for the race, which will take place on September 17. (Philadelphia Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Need some self care? The Free Library of Philadelphia wants you to do it right. Check out the list they shared, which is choc-full of books on mental, emotional, and physical health. (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.