🌱 Quadruple Shooting + Strawberry Mansion Abduction Update

Morning, Philadelphia! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on today in Philadelphia.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 72 Low: 55.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Philadelphia today:

1. Yesterday, one person was killed and four were injured in a broad daylight shooting. Around 10:00 a.m., a 35-year-old man was shot and pronounced dead at the 6000 block of North Beechwood Street. Following the shooting, at around noon, police arrived at a quadruple shooting on G Street and Allegheny Avenue in Kensington. A 32-year-old man, a 30-year-old man, an 18-year-old woman, and a 16-year-old girl all faced gunshot wounds. Four schools were put on lockdown due to these incidents. No arrests have been made yet as of Tuesday evening and the investigation is still ongoing. (WPVI-TV)
2. Health officials in Philadelphia are once again encouraging people to wear masks indoors, due to a rise in coronavirus cases. Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole urges people to wear their face coverings in an effort to keep the city safe and healthy. Data came out on Monday that reports that in the past two weeks, 9.4 percent of COVID-19 tests in Philadelphia have come back positive. (Philadelphia Patch)
3. Contrary to initial reports, two young girls were not abducted on Monday night in Strawberry Mansion. The girls initially had stated that they were lured into a white van and after striking one of the people in the van, they were released. According to CBS3, the 11- and 12-year-old girls have confirmed that the abduction and escape did not actually occur. (CBS Philly)

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Today in Philadelphia:

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From my notebook:

• The Free Library of Philadelphia has lots of educational books available about honeybees. Encourage your kids to learn more about these insects and their importance in our food chain this summer! (Facebook)
• Adam Sandler's new movie, filmed in Philly and surrounding areas, will be coming to Netflix on Jun. 8! For more information about what local spots will be featured, and to see the new trailer, click here! (Philly Voice)
• Looking for a job this summer? Philly is currently facing a lifeguard shortage! Anyone interested in this fun way to help the community should consider applying. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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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 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.