🌱 SEPTA Commuter Benefit Bill + South Street Spring Festival Returns

Hey, Philadelphia! Let's get you all caught up to start this Monday, April 25 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing around town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 64 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Philadelphia residents returning to the office could soon receive commuter benefits through the workplace using pre-tax income. On Thursday, City Councilmember Helen Gym introduced a bill that would expand SEPTA ridership and reduce costs for workers. If passed, the bill would require any employer with 50 or more workers to allow employees to use their pre-tax income to cover commuting costs. (PhillyVoice.com)
2. After a two-year absence, Philly's South Street Spring Festival will return on Saturday, May 7. From 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. the South Street Headhouse District will feature outdoor dining and drinks from local eateries and food trucks, as well as live entertainment and free giveaways. Learn more about the family-friendly festival and its events here. (WHYY)
3. Four juveniles were arrested after being accused of crashing a stolen car into a North Philadelphia T-Mobile store. According to authorities, the owner of a stolen Honda Accord had located the vehicle and began following it. The Accord managed to get away before crashing into the front of the T-Mobile store on 700 East Hunting Park Avenue. Four juveniles were taken into custody shortly after the incident; two store employees were injured by broken glass. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)

Today in Philadelphia:

• CookieLab’s One-Year Anniversary At Insomnia Cookies CookieLab (4:00 PM)
• Tony Williams Jazz Quartet Philadelphia At La Rose Jazz Club (5:30 PM)
• Yoga In The Yard With Gwen Lewis At Drexel Square (6:00 PM)
• Mysterious Traveler All Stars At Parkway Central Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Over the weekend, the Philadelphia Convention Center was turned into a free health clinic that does not require identification. Click to watch the video and learn more about the first-of-its-kind clinic. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
• City leaders recently discussed major issues with city surveillance camera systems, including the inability to move the surveillance cameras and issues with connectivity and storage space. (WHYY)
• A nighttime single lane closure will be in place on northbound I-95 in Philadelphia today (Apr. 25) through Friday (Apr. 29). Visit MyChesCo for further details on the closure and current road conditions. (MyChesCo)

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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.