🌱 One Man Dead In Gas Station Shooting + Love From Philly Festival

Hello, everybody! It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Philadelphia Daily. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

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Humid in the a.m.; clearing. High: 87 Low: 67.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Philadelphia today:

1. One man is dead after a shooting yesterday morning. According to police, the shooting took place at the Speedway gas station on the corner of North Broad Street and West Glenwood Avenue just after 11:00 a.m. The 42-year-old man was shot multiple times in the head and died, police say. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
2. Three teens were injured in a triple shooting in North Philadelphia on Monday. According to police, a 15-year-old was shot in the hip and is in critical condition, while the other two teens are in stable condition. The shooting occurred at 19th and Diamond Streets. Click the link to watch the video and learn more. (CBS Philly)
3. Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be hosting the Love From Philly Festival on Saturday, Jun. 11. The event features live performances, film screenings, and food trucks. The festival first began as a virtual event in May 2020 for musicians impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. This year's lineup includes Rich Medina, Worldtown, Lauren Hart, and the West Philly Orchestra. (PhillyVoice.com)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Hybrid Bingo Wednesdays at Yeadon Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Arts Access TV on Channel 64 (6:00 PM)
• Story Telling Workshop at Liberty Lands Community Garden (7:00 PM)
• Story Telling Workshop at Northern Liberties Community Center (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• It's your last chance - Free Library of Philadelphia is only accepting applications to become Philadelphia's next Youth Poet Laureate for one more week. If someone you know is community-centered and poetry-loving, this could be a perfect fit. Apply here. (Free Library of Philadelphia via Facebook)
• The City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs shared a statement by Mayor Kenney on how you can help prevent gun violence. The Mayor encouraged residents to push for reform, visit the Sheriff's Office for a free gun lock and more. visit the link to read on. (City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs via Facebook)
• The City of Philadelphia is celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month. Festivities will include a parade, business planning workshops, and more. Visit the link to see a full list of events. (City of Philadelphia Government via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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.