🌱 Rat Management Bill + Missing Child + Philly Rally For Ukraine

Happy Saturday, Philadelphia! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and colder. High: 39 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. If you've seen rats scurrying around construction sites and vacant properties in your neighborhood, a new bill could make rodent sightings a thing of the past. On Thursday, the Philadelphia City Council passed a bill that would require all construction projects and property owners to develop rodent management plans before beginning any work. The legislation will now head to Mayor Jim Kinney's desk; according to Kenney's office, the mayor intends to sign the bill. (PhillyVoice.com)
2. The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the community's help in locating a missing boy last seen with his father on Feb. 11. 6-year-old Naseer Humphrey was last seen leaving the 35th Police District Headquarters with his father, Abdul Humphrey. According to police, a custody order states that Abdul was to return Naseer to his mother on Feb. 13; neither Abdul nor Naseer has been located at this time. (Philadelphia Patch)
3. On Friday afternoon, Philly activists and public officials rallied in solidarity with Ukraine. The event was hosted by the Honorary Consul General of Ukraine in Philadelphia, which hosted a rally at the Art Museum last month ahead of Russia's invasion. (CBS Philly)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Learning Through The Arts: Harriet Tubman - African American Museum In Philadelphia (1:45 PM)
• La Salle Men's Basketball Vs. Dayton - TruMark Financial Center (2:00 PM)
• Screening of Harriet, Introduced By Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler Of Mother Bethel AME - Virtual Event (6:00 PM)
• The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show - DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A Philadelphia mother and son have been found safe after being reported missing for several days. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
• ABC 6 shared its top 6 Philly restaurants for fresh Italian food. Did your favorite spots make the list? (WPVI-TV)
• SIPS, the Center City District's popular happy hour, returns this summer. Due to the pandemic, the happy hour had been canceled for the past two years. (WPVI-TV)

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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.