🌱 Shots Fired At Postal Employee In Kensington + Gas Prices Going Up

Morning, neighbors! Dan Casarella here with your Saturday Philadelphia Daily.

First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 64 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories in Philadelphia today:

1. Police are looking for a man who fired gunshots at a postal employee in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood yesterday. According to police, the shots were fired in the 2800 block of North Front Street. The suspect fled the scene in a black Honda. The Honda was found later, but the man is still at large. (CBS Philly)
2. Gas prices are back on the rise in Philly. Although there was a short reduction in price in the past few weeks, today the average price sits at $4.27 per gallon. It's causing some families to tighten their belts. Residents voice their concerns about the costs in the video at the link. (WPVI-TV)
3. Philadelphia's mask mandate has been dropped after only four days in effect. The city has also decided to end its tiered coronavirus response system, which was launched this February According to city officials, case numbers are stabilizing and hospitalizations are down, which prompted the end of the mandate and response system. Read the full quote from the Health Department official at the link. (Philadelphia Patch)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Taiko Drum Workshops at Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center (1:30 PM)
• Love Notes Kick-Off Celebration at Paul Robeson House & Museum (2:00 PM)
• Family Day: Celebrating Puerto Rican Culture at National Liberty Museum (4:00 PM)
• Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show at Hilton DoubleTree (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• ACCT Philly is still looking for homes for dogs. Anyone interested in fostering is asked to fill out a foster form. (Facebook)
• Philadelphia Police Department needs your help identifying and locating suspects of a robbery. Watch the surveillance video footage and obtain more information on the suspects here. (Facebook)
• Philadelphia Parks & Recreation celebrated Spring in LOVE. The celebration featured local goods, entertainment, and food trucks. (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.