🌱 Shootings Continue In Philly + Local Gas Prices Dip

Hey, friends! It's Tuesday in Philadelphia and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's dive right in.

First, today's weather:

Heavy thunderstorms; not as warm. High: 77 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, a shooting occurred near the Fashion District in the area of 9th and Market streets. A video obtained by Action News shows people running from the area as officers chase down one of five juvenile suspects they arrested. Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said, "Those who take part in violent behavior will be apprehended; our residents and visitors will not be intimidated, and our officers will not be deterred." (WPVI-TV)
2. Average gas prices have dropped below $4 a gallon in the Philadelphia area for the first time since March. Over the summer, some stations charged over $5. The rest of PA as well as NJ seem to be trending in the same direction. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
3. A man has died after a shooting at the Chick-A-Boom drive-thru lane on Lancaster Avenue. Philadelphia police believe an argument led to the fatal shooting Sunday afternoon. A 19-year-old died after being shot eight times and police are still looking for a suspect. (WPVI-TV)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Storytime With Ms Dana At Lovette Park (3:00 PM)
• Prep and Plan Your 30-Minute Meals for the Week At Virtual (7:30 PM)
• Philly Rising Open Mic with REC Philly At World Cafe Live (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Philly Burger Brawl is back for its tenth edition Oct. 23, at Xfinity Live, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Over 60 restaurants will compete for the title. (The Delaware County Daily Times)
• Tapster, a self-serve bar and tasting room, is coming to a Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Along with craft beer, customers can also choose wine, cocktails, coffee and kombucha. (PhillyVoice.com)
• Looking for a new job or trying to make a career change? There are currently multiple full-time openings in and around Philly. Available openings include customer service, financial services, and truck driving. (Philadelphia Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.