🌱 Philly To Require Vaccine For Restaurants + Water Main Breaks

Up and at 'em, Philadelphia! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in Philadelphia.

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Here are the top stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Philadelphia will require proof of vaccination to eat indoors in restaurants or drink inside bars, or to enter any indoor space that sells food and drink, starting Jan. 3, city officials announced Monday. Initially, a recent negative COVID-19 test will also be accepted. However, after Jan. 17, negative COVID-19 tests will no longer be accepted for most patrons and vaccines will be required. Restaurant workers also must be vaccinated. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
2. The Philadelphia Water Department is responding to a break on a 30-inch water main near the intersection of Cherokee Street and Hartwell Lane. The break was detected shortly before 5 a.m. Customers in Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, West Oak Lane, Roxborough, and surrounding areas may be impacted. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
3. Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly shooting in the city's Mayfair section. It happened around 10:30 a.m. Monday inside a home on the 3100 block of Stirling Street. Police say a man in his 30s was shot three times in the chest. (WPVI-TV)
4. Philadelphia native Meek Mill has been known to get into the giving spirit during the holidays, planning events in years past to distribute free gifts to families in his hometown community. After holding a limited virtual event for 35 families during the pandemic last year, the hip-hop star and criminal justice reform advocate is reportedly going bigger in 2021. Meek Mill will team up with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Philadelphia 76ers limited partner Michael Rubin to distribute $500,000 worth of gifts to Philadelphia families in need this Sunday, Dec. 19. (PhillyVoice.com)
5. Philadelphia’s District Attorney apologizes for comments he made last week, saying the city does not have a crisis of crime. Larry Krasner said he takes responsibility for saying those words. Philadelphia has set a record for homicides this year. (CBS Philly)

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From my notebook:

• City of Philadelphia Government: "We are so excited for Design Workshop to bring Philly together to think BIG about ways to green and modernize the Parkway into a great 21st-century urban park. Let's get to work!" (Facebook)
• Free Library of Philadelphia: "#RebuildPHL projects are rolling along, and residents of Cobbs Creek are especially excited about what's ahead — a brand new library! More now from KYW Newsradio:" (Facebook)
• Mayor's Office of Public Engagement: "Black Male Resource Finder Demo 📱 Community Resource Corps 🔗 The Mayor's Commission on African & Caribbean Immigrant Affairs 🙌 and more! - https://mailchi.mp/phila/engagingphl-december-13" (Facebook)
• Free Library of Philadelphia: "No matter what holiday(s) you celebrate, the month of December is jam-packed with holiday offerings at the Free Library, both in-person and virtually! Check out these events and make your plans to join us for festive fun:" (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 Byrant, 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.