🌱 Shooting Over Parking Space + Chestnut-Walnut Traffic Safety

Happy Friday, people of Philadelphia! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Windy and cooler. High: 56 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. A suspect remains on the loose after a dispute over a parking space led to a shooting near 17th and Chestnut. According to police, at about 1:50 p.m. a delivery driver and a driver of a white car got into a heated exchange after arguing over who was first to park in a parking spot in Center City. The delivery driver punched the other person who then took out a gun and shot the delivery driver in the hand and neck, said police. The delivery driver has been listed in critical condition. (WPVI-TV)
2. A street safety improvement project is coming this spring to West Philadelphia. The Chestnut-Walnut Traffic Safety project will include paving more than six miles between Chestnut Street from 34th to 63rd Street, and Walnut Street from 22nd Street to 63rd Street. The project will also include improvements to the bike lanes and safer pedestrian crossings. (westphillylocal.com)
3. Philadelphia officials have announced that more than 1 million residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The announcement comes one day after unveiling a new response system to the coronavirus in Philly. According to officials, 1,000,566 Philly residents are now fully vaccinated representing 80.6 percent of Philadelphians. (Philadelphia Patch)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Girl Scout Cookie Pairing - Iron Hill Brewery (9:00 AM)
• Veteran's Meditation & Yoga - Virtual (10:30 AM)
• Jazz In The Park Til Dark -Rittenhouse Square (4:00 PM)
• Spring Art Show With Keith David Trievel - Exhibit B Gallery (5:00 PM)
• Dancin' In The Streets: The Music of Motown - Kimmel Cultural Campus (8:00 PM)
• Penn Live Arts Presents Trinity Irish Dance Company - Penn Live Arts (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for something to do in Philly this weekend? See what's coming up with a roundup from Patch. From comedy shows to a murder mystery dinner show, it'll be a weekend to remember! (Philadelphia Patch)
• The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted for Robbery/Carjacking in the 15th District. Check out the video to see if you recognize the suspect. (Facebook)
• Philadelphia Department of Public Health is offering $100 for any Philadelphians who complete their COVID-19 vaccination at participating clinics. Click to get more info. (Facebook)

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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.