🌱 Potential SEPTA Strike + Cop Charged With Assault To Be Fired

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Dan Casarella, your host of the Philadelphia Daily.

First, today's weather:

Heavy rain; windy, cooler. High: 62 Low: 55.

Here are the top stories in Philadelphia today:

1. SEPTA's unionized workers Sunday voted to strike if a new contract isn't met by the end of this weekend. If workers walk off, riders should know important transportation details. The Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 vote means about 5,000 workers will strike on Nov. 1 if there is no agreement. A strike would affect nearly all SEPTA transit options. (Philadelphia Patch)
2. A Philadelphia Police officer has been charged with assault and related crimes after getting into a fight and dropping his gun during the fight. Police Officer Joseph Marion was arrested by the Philadelphia Police Department's Internal Affairs Division on Oct. 20 after to an investigation into an assault that occurred on Sunday, April 18. During a physical altercation that date, Marion punched a male in the mouth with a closed fist. (Philadelphia Patch)
3. Police in Philadelphia are searching for a suspect wanted in the attempted abduction of a young child. The incident happened at approximately 12 p.m. on October 17 on the 2300 block of North 11th Street. In a video released by authorities, the child is seen walking hand-in-hand with his mother when the suspect approaches. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
4. Spending in the race for an open seat on Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court has blown past $5 million, according to new campaign finance reports, with less than two weeks left until Election Day. Reports filed with the state Friday show that most of it, or roughly $3 million, has been spent to help Republican Kevin Brobson, including spending by third-party groups in the race. That compared with about $2 million to help Democrat Maria McLaughlin through last Monday. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
5. Hilco Redevelopment Partners, the company handling the cleanup of the 2019 Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery explosion, has unveiled a key piece of its long-term vision for the 1,300-acre industrial property. The developer said Monday that the site will be a future hub for logistics, e-commerce and life sciences called The Bellwether District. Hilco officials estimate that the site, which encompasses roughly 2% of Philadelphia's landmass, will generate as many as 19,000 jobs in Southwest Philadelphia over the next 15 years. (PhillyVoice.com)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Visit (11:00 AM)
• Home School Programs & Activities Online (11:00 AM)
• JFCS - The Road to Financial Independence (12:00 PM)
• W.H.Y.Y. Media Lab - Horace Furness (2:34 PM)
• Residential Transformation - The Alliance of Community Service Providers (3:30 PM)
• JFCS - Youth Volunteer Program (4:30 PM)
• Smoked & Stirred Distillery Series at Morgan’s BBQ (5:00 PM)
• East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association's Zoom Meeting (7:00 PM)
• The Accidentals + Sawyer Fredericks at Ardmore Music Hall 10/26 (7:30 PM)

Philadelphia Patch Notebook

• Philadelphia Police Department: "Wanted: Suspect for Attempted Abduction in the 22nd District [VIDEO] https://blotter.sites.phillypolice.com/2021/10/wanted-suspect-for-attempted-abduction-in-the-22nd-district-video/" (Facebook)
• Free Library of Philadelphia: "General Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, and many of our neighborhood libraries will again serve as designated voting locations. More details now on the blog:" (Facebook)
• Free Library of Philadelphia: "The brisk winds of autumn are finally here, bringing colder nights for spooky reading! These scary stories available at the Free Library will chill you to the bone:" (Facebook)
• School District of Philadelphia: "School District of Philadelphia update regarding SEPTA. Visit www.philasd.org/septastrike/ for more information." (Facebook)
• Philadelphia VA Medical Center: "VA proudly celebrates National Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) Week, November 1-5. VA’s dedicated PSAS staff partner with Veterans to help support their highest level of function and independence. " (Facebook)
• City of Philadelphia Government: "Our Philadelphia Parks & Recreation sites are celebrating both Halloween and Day of the Dead with a variety of hauntingly fun events! See what events are happening near you 🎃" (Facebook)
• Mayor's Office of Public Engagement: "#EngagingPHL October 25, 2021: Understanding the Digital Divide 💻 Disability Awareness Month 📢 Philly Counts Update ✅ and more! - http://eepurl.com/hLHeXb" (Facebook)
• Mayor's Office of Public Engagement: "Join the Tax Reform Working Group for an upcoming meeting on demystifying Philadelphia's tax code - https://mailchi.mp/phila/tax-reform-working-group" (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.