Shooting At Vigil + Bicycle Hit & Run + Simmons Returns To Sixers

Hey, people of Philadelphia! It's me again, Dan Casarella, your host of the Philadelphia Daily.

First, today's weather:

Pleasant with variable clouds. High: 68 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories today in Philadelphia:

1. A 16-year-old was shot Sunday night while attending a vigil for a young teenager who was killed last week in North Philadelphia, police say. It happened around 6:53 p.m. on the 2600 block of N. 22nd Street. Police say the gunman fired at least 12 shots. (WPVI-TV)
2. Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver in South Philadelphia who injured a bicyclist. It happened just after 11 p.m. Sunday on South 8th and West Ritner streets. Police say the 41-year-old man was riding his bicycle when he was struck. (WPVI-TV)
3. Talks between the Sixers and Ben Simmons are gaining traction, and the embattled All-Star could return to the team as soon as some point this week. Despite consistent reports out of Simmons' camp that he was "done" with Philadelphia for the past several weeks, the Sixers have refused to give up, and progress has been made, according to ESPN's NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski. The report was later confirmed by NBC Philadelphia's John Clark, who said that talks have been extensive and that a "resolution" to the ongoing stalemate was in progress. (Philadelphia Patch)
4. On Monday, the city of Philadelphia announced plans for a scaled-back marathon weekend on Nov 19-21. The 26.2-mile main event on Sunday, Nov. 21, the 13.1-mile Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon and Rothman Orthopaedics 8K on Saturday, Nov. 20 will go on with the coronavirus vaccine requirement in place. Runners for any of the 2021 races will be required to prove they are two weeks out from full vaccination status prior to the race. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
5. Philly's first 'green bank' will connect clean energy projects to the capital. With the Philadelphia Green Capital Corp. (PGCC), Executive Director Maryrose Myrtetus wants to improve access to green energy for communities throughout the city and slow the effects of climate change. While 'green bank' is a term commonly used in the clean energy industry, Myrtetus, a former manager with Princeton renewables company Clearway Energy, explained that green banks are not financial or depository institutions. (Generocity)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• PA State Representative Regina Young's Mobile Constituent Services at the Donatucci Library (1:00 PM)
• Residential Transformation - The Alliance of Community Service Providers (3:30 PM)
• 14th Annual School Unity Dinner (Events) (5:00 PM)
• uCity Square Mural Dedication - Clark Park Farmers' Market (5:30 PM)
• To Build a More Perfect Union: Architecture & Democracy (5:30 PM)
• Advanced Modern Dance Classes (5:30 PM)
• JFCS - Career Mentor Panel (6:30 PM)

Philadelphia Patch Notebook

• Philadelphia Police Department: "Wanted: Suspect for Commercial Robbery in the 14th District [VIDEO] https://blotter.sites.phillypolice.com/2021/10/wanted-suspect-for-commercial-robbery-in-the-14th-district-video-2/" (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly: "Good news! We know it's been cloudy (☁️😩), but we see sunshine returning by midweek. Here's the forecast for Philadelphia." (Facebook)

• School District of Philadelphia: "🌈🏳️‍⚧️Happy #NationalComingOutDay! No matter where you're at in your coming out journey we want you to know...It's safe to be yourself with us. For LGBTQIA+ resources visit: Philasd.org/ClubPride" (Facebook)
• Free Library of Philadelphia: "The Free Library system is closed today in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Celebrate and join the conversation with these reads recommended by the Parkway Central Children's Department, Free Library of Philadelphia:" (Facebook)

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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 Byrant, 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.