🌱 Man Dies On Subway Tracks + Philly Sex Trafficker Gets 17 Years

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. A 24-year-old man fell onto subway tracks in Center City and died. The man fell around 1:00 a.m. at 8th and Market Streets. Police said the man came in contact with the third rail and was taken to Jefferson Hospital before dying from his injuries. (CBS Philly)
2. A sex trafficker from Philadelphia has been charged with 17 years in federal prison. United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero said Rafael Robinson, 35, of Philadelphia, was also ordered to pay $459,000 restitution. Robinson is the fourth and final member of a sex trafficking ring in West Philadelphia to be sentenced. (Philadelphia Patch)
3. Philly police are launching a campaign to enforce bus lane restrictions in the city. The officers will partner with SEPTA and the Philadelphia Parking Authority to focus on the bike lanes on Chestnut Street, Market Street, and JFK Boulevard. SEPTA's Andrew Busch said the pandemic alleviated traffic and bus lane blockage, but the problems have returned. (The Philadelphia Tribune)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Read Baby Read Sensory Stroll At Kingsessing Library (10:30 AM)
• English Learning Through Theater And Storytelling At Virtual (10:30 AM)
• Comedy Open Mic At Stir Lounge (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Philadelphia Parks & Recreation joined Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and Eastwick community members on Friday to cut the ribbon on the first phase of improvements to Eastwick Regional Playground. The updates include picnic and play areas. (Philadelphia Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Free Library of Philadelphia's Chronicling Resistance: The Exhibition opens this week. You can learn more about the exhibition here. (Free Library of Philadelphia via Facebook)
• All Philadelphia parks host migrating birds. Large parks like Pennypack Park and Wissahickon Valley Park are great for observing them. (Philadelphia Parks & Rec via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.