🌱 Former Officer Charged With Assault + Philly Woman Sues Meta

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Now, today's weather:

A shower around, mainly early. High: 90 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Philadelphia police officer Ramon Chaulisant has been charged with threatening and assaulting his former partner and the mother of his children. Chaulisant was taken into custody on Aug. 5 and charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, reckless endangerment, harassment, and other related crimes. The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office says Chaulisant physically struck the woman in the face and body at her home while visiting his children in February. Officials say the couple's four children were present during all three incidents. (WPVI-TV)
2. A Philly woman has sued Meta, alleging she became addicted to both Facebook and Instagram. Laurel Clevenger, 21, says this addiction harmed her life and the lives of many users. A former Facebook executive testified that the company intentionally made its products as addictive as possible and even took “a page from Big Tobacco’s playbook.” (Philadelphia magazine)
3. On Tuesday night, Police spotted a Jeep Cherokee speeding through North Philly. When the vehicle finally stopped, the police found a shooting victim in the backseat. The police rushed the victim to the hospital, where he was declared in critical condition. The situation is still currently under investigation. (CBS Philly)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Nature Nights: Bat Night At The Woodlands (6:30 AM)
• Jazz In The Park Til Dark At Rittenhouse Square (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There are a few open houses set for this weekend in and around Philly. Buyers looking for a townhouse can find classic brick versions as well as more modern, minimalist ones. (Philadelphia Patch)
• Multiple locations around Philadelphia are hosting backpack drives and giveaways for the fall season. Check out the list of locations both for donating or collecting any needed materials. (Billy Penn)
• A local startup, Fabric Health, has started offering medical care in Philadelphia laundromats. The start-up aims to provide access to busy residents who can't take off of work to go to the doctor. (The Business Journals)

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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.