🌱 One Man Shot Outside Philly Home + Rotten Food Clears Courthouse

Hello all. It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Philadelphia Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in town.

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Heavy afternoon showers. High: 78 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. Something is rotten in the state of Philadelphia. What was first reported as an "unknown white powder" and caused an evacuation of a federal courthouse Tuesday morning turned out to be nothing more than some old food. Philadelphia PD identified the "substance" as old food belonging to a judge in the courthouse. Maybe this is your sign to clean out your refrigerator before it becomes a biohazard. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
2. Philadelphia is kicking off its free meal program for kids in need this summer. According to city officials, there will be over 400 meal sites projected to serve at least 873,000 meals. The city is still in need of dry goods and monetary donations to be sure they can provide meals throughout the summer. The program will run from Jun. 27 to Aug. 12. (WPVI-TV)
3. One man is dead after being shot in the head outside his home Tuesday morning. According to neighbors, the 76-year-old man was well-known and always exercised early in the day. The shooting occurred in the Juniata section of the city. Police say that the shooting happened around 5:00 a.m. As of Tuesday evening, police are still investigating the murder. (WPVI-TV)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Story Time Online (10:15 AM)
• Preschool Storytime And Play Group at Richmond Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• How To Improve Your Writing Style Online (4:00 PM)
• Family Feud at Thirsty Dice (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Philadelphia Youth Orchestra shared photos from the Annual Festival Concerts on Jun. 5. Check out the gallery at the link. (Philadelphia Youth Orchestra via Facebook)
• Free Library of Philadelphia wants to let you know about the 58th and Baltimore Farmer's Market. While the market officially began earlier this month, it will return to the Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library every Wednesday throughout the summer and early fall. See more details at the link. (Free Library of Philadelphia via Facebook)
• Mayor's Office of Public Engagement invites you to the next Brothas Stroll. The event is an opportunity for black men, boys, and allies to connect and raise awareness of health and wellness. (Mayor's Office of Public Engagement 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.