🌱 Proof Of Vax For Indoor Dinning?+ Affordable Brewerytown Homes

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Here are the top stories in Philadelphia today:

1. The City of Philadelphia is considering a vaccine mandate for all indoor dining — affecting both customers and employees. Cities like New York and San Francisco have required proof of vaccination to eat inside a restaurant for months. A spokesperson in the Philadelphia Mayor’s Office did not confirm or deny the Inquirer’s reporting, but said the city “continues to consider strategies to address rising cases and hospitalizations.” (The Philadelphia Tribune)
2. The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is looking for a development partner or partners to rehabilitate 59 PHA-owned vacant homes to create affordable homeownership opportunities for families in the rapidly changing Brewerytown neighborhood of North Philadelphia.
   The properties involved are bounded by Ridge, Glenwood, and Girard avenues, from 24th to 30th streets. The homes range in size from two-to-six bedrooms. Under the program, PHA will convey the properties for a nominal fee. (Philadelphia Sunday Sun)
3. A member of the Philadelphia Police Foundation’s board has resigned over allegations that he pressured two young people to have sex with him. Allegations detailed in a petition on Change.org claim that Edwards met an 18-year-old and 19-year-old in a bar this week, then pressured the two to have sex with him at his office. The petition alleges that he may have roofied them. Fearing sexual assault, they fled the office before anything occurred. (The Philadelphia Tribune)
4. A standoff at a Northern Liberties home ended in gunfire Friday morning, ending with a woman dead and her husband in custody, according to Philadelphia police. The shooting happened in the 300 block of Poplar Street. Just before 1 a.m. Friday, officers said the 55-year-old woman was shot in the face. The suspect is her 62-year-old husband. (CBS Philly)
5. Philadelphia police say the son of a pizza shop employee shot a robber in the face in Spring Garden Thursday night. It happened at the Bold Pizza shop at 15th and Spring Garden Streets just before 10 p.m. According to police, three men attempted to rob the CVS Pharmacy at 490 North Broad Street around 9:45 p.m. They ran off with no money. (CBS Philly)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Take An Interactive Tour Of The Ultimate Smart Home (9:00 PM)
• West Craft Fest - Clark Park Farmers' Market (10:00 AM)
• SEPTA Holiday Bus Display at Trolley Portal Gardens (10:00 AM)
• 'A Part of Me' Boutique Hosts Visiting Clothing Designer Denise Goring (11:00 AM)
• “Restorative Healing” (for Directors/Stage Managers/Dramaturgs/Choreographers) with Noelle Diane Joh (11:00 AM)
• Frosty Fest - South Philadelphia Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• You're invited! It's The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade! (12:00 PM)
• Community Music Scholars Program at Temple Music Prep Winter Concert (1:00 PM)
• Conversations with Santa - Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion (1:00 PM)
• Science and Activism Museum Tour - Science History Institute (2:00 PM)
• The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Philadelphia Department of Public Health: "People ages 16 and older are now eligible for a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster dose after six months of completing the primary series. Read more: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html" (Facebook)
• Free Library of Philadelphia: "One donation, TWICE the impact! By making a gift to the Free Library Fund, your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar and support important Library programs for students and families." (Facebook)
• Philadelphia Department of Revenue: "You pay your water bill in full and on time every month—ever wonder where the money goes? Find out: https://www.phila.gov/2021-12-08-water-bills-where-does-my-money-go/" (Facebook)
• Free Library of Philadelphia: "What art projects can you think of that involve layers? What recipes have you tasted that include layers of ingredients? Today, Leanna and Tonii share two ideas for layering, while creating art and recipes:" (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.