Police Searching For Hit & Run Driver + Vaccine Deadline Pushed

Hello, people of Philadelphia! Dan Casarella here with a fresh issue of the Philadelphia Daily.

First, today's weather:

Some sunshine. High: 76 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Philadelphia Police are searching for the driver involved in a deadly hit and run crash that happened Tuesday night on Roosevelt Boulevard in Summerdale. A witness told police the victim was crossing the boulevard at Adams Avenue when he was struck and killed. The driver then took off around 7:30 p.m. when it was dark outside. (CBS Philly)
2. Philadelphia is pushing back the deadline by which people in the health care and higher education fields must be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. Instead of being fully vaccinated by Oct. 15, as was originally announced in August, health care staff in hospitals and long-term care facilities, as well as staff, faculty, and students at colleges and universities will instead need to have at least one vaccine dose by Oct. 15 and be fully vaccinated by Nov. 15. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
3. The driver of a bullet-riddled Jeep survived an onslaught of gunfire in Philadelphia's Feltonville section. The victim was already at the hospital by the time police arrived on the 4800 block of Whitaker Avenue at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday. The Jeep came to a rest on the curb with the engine still running. (WPVI-TV)
4. One Philadelphia school used “Walk to School Day” to re-launch an important program that keeps their students safe. Gideon Elementary School students used the “walking school bus” to get to school Wednesday, an idea the school has used in the past. Every Wednesday going forward, volunteers will walk students to school. (CBS Philly)
5. The Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo is back in town this weekend. The pet expo runs Friday-Sunday, Oct. 8-10 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks PA. Alpacas, dogs, cats, rabbits, and various reptiles are on the schedule for a weekend of shows and demonstrations. (Philadelphia Patch)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Bethesda Project's Virtual Home Run 5K (All Day)
• 3 - Paws Schedule - Franklin Learning Center (All Day)
• National LED Light Day - Abraham Lincoln (All Day)
• Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council 10-07-2021 (10:00 AM)
• Fairleigh Dickinson University Admissions (10:15 AM)
• Choir - Horace Furness (10:22 AM)
• Kutztown University Visit - Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber (12:00 PM)
• For Debate: Should Qualified Immunity For Police Officers Be Abolished? (12:00 PM)
• Black Ancestral Healing and Historic Remedies with Nyambi Naturals (3:00 PM)
• ARTOBERFEST Art Crawl - Clark Park Farmers' Market (3:00 PM)
• Venture Cafe Thursday Gatherings - Clark Park Farmers' Market (3:00 PM)
• Community Capital: an Afrofuturism South Philly Walking Experience (3:00 PM)
• West Philly Night Market at Dock Street (5:00 PM)
• Ballet Barre Classes for ages 10-18 (5:30 PM)
• Take Flight with Caring People Alliance (6:30 PM)

Philadelphia Patch Notebook

• School District of Philadelphia: "Take a break from the screen and try out these fun activities instead! For more ways to get moving as a family, visit Eat Right Philly's Family Wellness Site: tinyurl.com/erpfamilywellness #WellnessWednesday" (Facebook)

• Free Library of Philadelphia: "Lewis Shaw of Friends Select School conducted extensive research in the Art Department, Free Library of Philadelphia as part of a senior internship project. Today on the blog, Lewis shares insight on surrealism and gender:" (Facebook)
• City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs: "October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Don’t forget to wear purple on Thursday, Oct. 7 to show your support for survivors of domestic violence. #PaintPhillyPurple #DVAM2021 https://bit.ly/2WvC27c" (Facebook)
• Mayor's Office of Public Engagement: "The Kenney Administration and City Council are encouraging individuals to apply to join the Citizen Police Oversight Commission. Learn more and apply below!" (Facebook)
• Philadelphia Department of Revenue: "Lost your payment coupon and need it to make an in-person Real Estate Tax payment? Print a coupon at home before you come in. Here’s the how and the where:" (Facebook)
• Philadelphia Department of Revenue: "Got unpaid water bills? You may qualify for Philadelphia’s water debt forgiveness program. Read on for details. https://www.phila.gov/2021-10-05-got-water-bill-balances-apply-for-assistance-to-wipe-your-debt/" (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.