🌱 Sixers To Donate $760 Per Assist + 2,200 Parking Tickets In 1 Day

Hey, neighbors. It's Tuesday in Philadelphia and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with a shower or two. High: 56 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. The Philadelphia 76ers have announced their "Assists for Safe Communities" initiative, in which eight players will donate $760 per assist recorded by the team during Games 1-4 against the Boston Celtics to local gun violence prevention organizations. The players have each selected a specific organization to donate to, ranging from youth development programs to victim support and trauma services. The Sixers hope to use their platform to help address the serious issue of gun violence in their communities. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
2. Philadelphia has started enforcing parking restrictions for street sweeping, with more than 2,200 tickets issued on the first day. The program, which is part of a $62M investment over five years to clean streets, targets 14 neighborhoods and will see different blocks cleaned on different days. The initiative has received criticism from some residents, with fines of $31 being imposed. (WPVI-TV)
3. Police are searching for two persons of interest, 15-year-old Taj Lennon and 22-year-old Tyree Lennon, in connection with a quadruple shooting that left three teenagers dead and another injured in Philadelphia. The shooting is believed to have occurred during a gun deal or swap. Two teenage boys have already been arrested and charged with offenses in connection to the shooting. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

Today in Philadelphia:

• David Falcone At The Twisted Tail (6:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Dave And Buster's (7:30 PM)
• City Winery And Rising Sun Presents: Bella White At City Winery Philadelphia (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Are you looking to fill your festival calendar this spring? Check out the list of events coming to Philadelphia at the link! (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
• It was a successful day for the PSPCA at "Dogwarts" at Craft Hall in Northern Liberties on Sunday. Check out a video about the event at the link. (Patch)
• Full- and part-time job opportunities are available in the Philadelphia area. Details about positions and companies hiring in the area are available at the link. (Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.