🌱 Stolen Car And Children Found + $1.4 Million To Philly Arts

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

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and not as cold. High: 36 Low: 24.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. On Saturday, a car was stolen in Philadelphia with two children inside; both were found safe that evening. A woman left her car running with her one-year-old and four-year-old children inside while dropping off groceries for her family, at which time an unidentified suspect entered the vehicle and drove off. Five minutes later, officers found the four-year-old was found walking barefoot in the snow; the stolen vehicle was spotted approximately two hours later, with the one-year-old safely in the backseat. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
2. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, the National Endowment for the Arts is set to distribute more than $1.4 million to 14 Philadelphia-area arts organizations. The funds will be used to increase and maintain staffing, promote increased health and safety measures, and cover the cost of facilities and events. PHILDANCO, the Asian Arts Initiative, The Philadelphia Orchestra, ArtistYear, and BlackStar are among the recipients of the grant. (PhillyVoice.com)
3. Northeast Philadelphia firefighters battled a house fire in freezing conditions early Sunday morning. The blaze, which started around 3:45 a.m. and required the residence to be evacuated, was under control by 4:20 a.m. No injuries have been reported at this time. (WPVI-TV)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Harriet Tubman, An Introductory Timeline - City Hall (All Day)
• VisionForward: Seat At The Table - Kimmel Cultural Campus (10:00 AM)
• ID/A Special Presentation - The Alliance of Community Service Providers (3:00 PM)
• Free Intro Class: Singing for Busy Adults - Temple University Music Preparatory (6:00 PM)
• Theatre Exile Presents ‘Abandon’ By James Ijames - Virtual Event (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Philadelphia with specially-curated food and drink menus from Asian-owned businesses. (Broadway World)
• Watch this adorable video of babies and dogs enjoying the snow in Rittenhouse Square! (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
• The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying suspects in an attempted carjacking in the 15th district. (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.