🌱 Shots Fired At Basketball Court + Tow Truck Stolen In Port Richmond

Up and at 'em, Philadelphia! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a little rain. High: 55 Low: 51.

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Here are the top four stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Philadelphia police have released a video of a basketball court shooting that occurred at West Mill Creek Playground last month. During the shooting, over 60 shots were fired on the court. There were no reported injuries and police are asking the public for more information. (6 ABC)
2. On Sunday, a suspect stole a tow truck in Port Richmond. In a video released from Joey C's Towing And Collision Repairs, a person got into a tow truck and drove away. The thief crashed the vehicle in North Philadelphia, around 15th Street and Ridge Avenue, before fleeing the scene. (WPVI-TV)
3. This week, crews will begin fixing sixteen potholes across Philadelphia. PennDOT and contractor crews are working on filling the potholes, many of which are on highways. Lanes will be restricted on state highways where the holes are being repaired. (Philadelphia Patch)
4. Looking for a new job in Philadelphia? Patch and ZipRecruiter have created a list of the best new opportunities in the area. Visit Patch to see the complete listing. (Philadelphia Patch)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Membership & Outreach Committee At Northeast Phila Chamber-Commerce (8:30 AM)
• Virtual: Philadelphia Medical Cannabis Certification Course (1:15 PM)
• Free Intro Class: Beginning Piano for Busy Adults At Temple University Music Preparatory (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Philadelphia has ended talks on adopting its own cryptocurrency, CityCoin. Read the full story at the link. (Billy Penn)
• Philadelphia's street sweeping program is expanding into 14 neighborhoods. See the neighborhoods with the highest concentration of trash at the link. (CBS Philly)
• Some of the best gelato in the world can be found in Point Breeze. Check out where to go at the link. (South Philly Review)

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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.