🌱 Philly School District Eliminates Quarantine + Woman Hit By Lyft

Morning, neighbors! Dan Casarella here with your Tuesday edition of the Philadelphia Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 75 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. The Philadelphia School District updated and eliminated its protocols for quarantine after COVID exposure. Any staff or student that has been exposed to COVID does not have to quarantine if they are not experiencing symptoms. If they are experiencing symptoms, they're asked to isolate and get tested before returning to school. (AL DIA News)
2. On Sunday evening, a woman was taken to the hospital after being hit by a Lyft driver while crossing the street in Mayfair. At around 11:45 p.m., the victim was crossing the street when she was hit by the driver. It is unclear if the driver will face charges. (CBS Philly)
3. Women Against Abuse is hosting Philly's only female chef competition. The domestic violence prevention nonprofit will host its "Dish It Up” benefit event on May 18. The benefit will feature delicious food, unique experiences at the Linc, and the opportunity to hear from Women Against Abuse's inspiring 2022 Advocates of the Year. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Trans & Autistic Board Game Meet-Up At Redcap's Corner (6:00 PM)
• Gavin DeGraw At World Cafe Live (7:00 PM)
• Voices In Power: The Poet's Pit Ft. Tsleeveless At Roxy Hall & Bistro (7:00 PM)
• "The Wet Mic" Comedy Open Mic At Ortlieb's (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Amina Restaurant & Lounge is opening in Old City and will feature American southern cuisine. (Wooder Ice)
• A Philadelphia third-grader was honored for his creative way of celebrating mental health. (Patch)
• Meet Coco, a dog that's been waiting a long time to find a loving home. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.