🌱 Peace Walk Following Shooting + UC Townhomes Pursuing Legal Action

Hello, neighbors! It's Tuesday in Philadelphia and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Hope you all have a great day. Let's dive right in...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, hot and humid. High: 92 Low: 74.

🏡 Looking for more real estate leads in Philadelphia? Let us help you reach prospective home buyers and stand out from the competition. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. An emergency peace walk was held yesterday in South Philly following the death of Joelill Foy, a member of the singing group Brotherly Love. Residents and community leaders came together to act against the city's gun violence crisis. Foy's death occurred during the second shooting on his block that week. (CBS Philly)
2. The UC Townhomes property owners are pursuing "legal remedies" to break up the protest encampment in West Philly after more than three weeks. Despite a court order calling for the removal of the encampment, residents and activists say they will continue to protect the site.
   The coalition to save the townhomes said, “Our understanding is that if we are still there tomorrow [Monday] the owner will have to return to court to compel the sheriff to evict. We are not sure how long that may take or when the sheriff may come.” (WHYY)
3. Elizabeth Blumenthal, who pleaded guilty to setting police cars on fire during the 2020 protests in Philly, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison. Police used photos from the protest as well as social media profiles to find Blumenthal, who was wearing a distinctive shirt from Etsy and had a recognizable tattoo. In court, Blumenthal said she had been high on drugs and filled with fear and rage following the death of George Floyd as well as the economic uncertainty produced by the COVID pandemic. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Summer Craft Kits! At Wyoming Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Slow Tech: Technology Made Easy Online At Yeadon Public Library (12:00 PM)
• August Plant Swap At Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Pop-up (6:00 PM)
• Philly Rising Open Mic At World Cafe Live (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ben & Jerry's is bringing their Doggie Desserts Pup Culture Tour to Philly today. The event will take place in Seger Dog Park from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m with snacks available for dogs and their owners. (Philadelphia Patch)
• The Philly Film Society Film Fest will run from Oct. 20 to Oct. 30. Badges are on sale now with a variety of options. (Patch)
• The Fringe Festival is coming to Philly from Sep. 8 through Oct. 6. and you can now peruse the list of events. Tickets, which range in set prices as well as donation options, will go on sale next Monday. (Philly Voice)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• HOWE we do it moving — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Gigs & services:

• Book Your Dive Now!! (Details)
• Add your gig or service

You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another 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.