🌱 African American Museum Moving + Philly Mother, Son Missing

Hello all! I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Philadelphia Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 84 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. Philly’s African American Museum will be moving to the Ben Franklin Parkway. The new location will be the site of the former Family Court Building at 1801 Vine Street. The African American Museum had been at its previous location since 1976. Mayor Jim Kenney said the move will give the museum the spotlight it deserves. (WHYY)
2. A Philadelphia mother and her young son have been missing since Monday. Lavonne Faison, 26, and 6-year-old son Devion were last seen at her home on North Natrona Street. Lavonne was last seen wearing a brown dress with black dots and a black and gold wig. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact 215-686-3183 or dial 911. (Philadelphia Patch)
3. US Park Rangers in Philadelphia are searching for four suspects in an assault near Independence Hall. The assault took place around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, Jul. 25. The four male suspects are accused of assaulting two people in the parking garage. Authorities say security cameras captured images of the wanted suspects. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 888-653-0009 or 911. (WPVI-TV)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Board Game Afternoon At West Oak Lane Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Art Pop-up Studio: Drawing Club with Oluwafemi At Philadelphia Museum of Art (5:00 PM)
• Wayne's World At Clark Park (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• With multiple clear-the-shelter events going on, now could be the ideal time to adopt a pet. Piglet, the ironically named cat, has a gorgeous, unique coat, and Goose, the ironically named rabbit, has the sweetest little tail. (Philadelphia Patch)
• Have you been looking to make the shift from renting to owning? Consider these brownstone options on Bellmore Ave, Winton Street, and North Opal Street. (Philadelphia Patch)
• The City of Philadelphia Government is offering to chance to appeal your property valuation. The deadline is Sept. 30 to request a first-level review and Oct. 3 to file an appeal with the Board of Revision of Taxes. (City of Philadelphia Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! 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.