🌱 Welton St Shooting Suspect Wanted + Mayor Bans Police Stops

Happy Tuesday, Philadelphia! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know in Philadelphia today.

First, today's weather:

A bit of afternoon rain. High: 54 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Police in Philadelphia are asking for help locating a shooting suspect who is considered armed and dangerous. According to police, James White, 33, is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday. At about 9:15 a.m., police were called to the 800 block of Welton Street for a person with a gun. (Philadelphia Patch)
2. Philadelphia will now become the first major city in the country that bans police officers from making traffic stops for minor, low-level violations like for a broken taillight, or a missing registration sticker. Mayor Jim Kenney signed multiple bills into law that work to stop racial profiling and increase equality by lessening negative interactions with law enforcement officers. Police will still be able to make traffic stops for higher-level violations like speeding. (FOX43.com)
3. A massive building fire that shut down Interstate 95 in both directions in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood was put under control after firefighters battled the flames and smoke Sunday night. The four-alarm fire started at a three-story vacant tire manufacturing building at Richmond and Tioga streets Sunday shortly before 10 p.m. A neighbor told NBC10 it was the Paul J. Dooling Tire Company. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
4. A mother and her two daughters were injured in an I-95 crash in Philadelphia today. The family was driving west on Bridge Street when a tractor-trailer crashed into the car as it attempted to take the I-95 onramp. One daughter was airlifted to a nearby hospital in critical condition, while the other daughter and mother were treated for minor injuries. (Northern Highlands Daily Voice)
5. The Philadelphia 76ers unveiled new uniforms inspired by the team's era playing at The Philadelphia Spectrum. The team played at the Spectrum from 1967-1996 and the arena was demolished in 2009. The 76ers will wear their uniforms for each Spirit of 76 game, starting on Wednesday, Nov. 3 vs. Chicago. (CBS Philly)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACE - Northern Liberties Community Center (All Day)
• PCCMC OPEN-Election Day - Parkway Center City (All Day)
• Theatre Exile presents Extreme Home Makeover by Makasha Copeland (8:00 PM)

Philadelphia Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly: "Temperatures are in the 50's for most places with a few locations into the lower 60's, as of 11 AM. It will be turning much colder during this week, with freeze and/or frost conditions possible starting Tuesday night." (Facebook)
• City of Philadelphia Government: "❗Election Day is TOMORROW❗ Whether you’re mailing in your ballot or going to the polls, we want to ensure everyone is ready—here are some key steps to take to get ready to vote. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3aHLo3i #PhillyVotes" (Facebook)
• School District of Philadelphia: "Lowell Elementary School new neighbors Burlington, through a partnership with @Adopt_Classroom donated $5K to the school to help further our students’ education! #THANKYOU #BurlingtonLovesTeachers #PHLED" (Facebook)
• City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs: "Learn about the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Law in this informative post from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services." (Facebook)
• Mayor's Office of Public Engagement: "Election Day Tomorrow 🗳 Virtual Documentary Screening 🍿 Veterans Day Celebrations 🇺🇸 and more!" (Facebook)
• Free Library of Philadelphia: "After a successful first year, the Hear Me Out series is back this fall for its second season of monthly dialogues across distance and difference, with the next event set for later this week!" (Facebook)
• Philadelphia Department of Revenue: "Business owners! Starting November 1, Liquor and Philly Beverage taxes must be paid and filed electronically through the new Philadelphia Tax Center. Get started here: https://tax-services.phila.gov" (Facebook)

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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.