🌱 Phillies' Manager Signed + Property Tax Assessment Review Extension

Hello, hello. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine. High: 72 Low: 53.

Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. The Opioid Crisis worsened in Philadelphia since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Kensington-based Prevention Point. The nonprofit reports that over 10 million used syringes were collected through a 12-month period during community cleanups. The organization only distributed 8.8 million syringes during the period. The number of individuals seeking medication treatment for opioid use disorder rose by 845 percent during the last three years. (PhillyVoice.com)
2. The Philadelphia Phillies have signed Rob Thomson for a two-year deal. Thomson took over as interim manager after Joe Girardi was dismissed during a team collapse in the middle of the 2022 season. The deal was announced on the heels of the Phillies' playoff upset over the St. Louis Cardinals. (Patch)
3. Philadelphia homeowners now have until Dec. 2 to submit applications for property assessment reviews. Despite the extension, the city is still encouraging property owners to consider programs such as the Homestead Exemption program, the Longtime Owner Occupants Program, and the Senior Citizen Tax Freeze program. City Council and city officials are hoping that the extension will allow residents to be taxed fairly by providing accurate property assessment. (Pennsylvania Capital-Star)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Action Karate At The Northern Liberties Community Center (8:30 AM)
• UPS Job Fair At Concilio (10:00 AM)
• Little Yogis: Yoga Series For Families At Lovett Memorial Library (10:00 AM)
• Tuesday Nights At The Movies At Woodmere Art Museum (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of Philadelphia area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Philadelphia Patch)
• The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for a commercial burglary suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. Click to view the photos. (Philadelphia Police Department via Facebook)
• The National Weather Service reminds Philadelphia drivers to exercise caution when encountering fog. Please reduce speed when visibility changes rapidly. (US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.