🌱 PPA Adds Bike Patrol + Hit And Run Victim Dies + Dwight Evans Wins

Rise and shine, Philadelphia! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

First, today's weather:

A shower early in the morning. High: 82 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. The Philadelphia Parking Authority is partnering with the Bicycle Coalition Of Greater Philadelphia to announce a new major bike lane safety initiative. The PPA will be adding bike patrol officers who will monitor drivers who park illegally in bike lanes. This announcement comes after the number of bicyclists killed in Philly is growing, with eight bicyclists killed in 2021. (CBS Philly)
2. Authorities announced that the teenager who was struck by a dirt bike rider in a hit and run on Sunday night has died. The teenager was hit near Front Street in North Philadelphia and died from his injuries on Tuesday morning. Police are still looking for the suspect. (WPVI-TV)
3. Tuesday's PA Election night concluded with Dwight Evans winning the Democratic primary in Philadelphia’s 3rd District Representative race. Evans defeated challengers Alexandra Hunt and Michael Cogbill in his bid for reelection. No Republican candidate ran in the primary so Evans will be unchallenged in the general lesson. (CBS Philly)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Ukraine & The Keepers of Cultural Memory At Penn Museum (12:30 PM)
• Moody's Klubbhouse: Unplugged by The Lawn At UCity Square (7:30 PM)
• Pasquale Grasso & Ari Roland At Penn Live Arts (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The U.S. National Weather Service of Philadelphia and Mount Holly says Philly will see its first 2022temperatures over 90 degrees this weekend. While Saturday looks to be the hotter of the two days, Sunday will still take a run over 90. (Facebook)
• Whether in-person or online, your Free Library of Philadelphia card gives you access to digital media, online databases, learning tools, health information, free public computers, wireless internet, our vast catalog of titles, and so much more! Start your journey today at freelibrary.org. (Facebook)
• Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Community Compost Network is expanding to more farms, gardens, and schools near you. Learn more on Facebook. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— 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.