🌱 Students Protest Gun Action At City Hall + West Philly Barricade

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First, today's weather:

Heavy afternoon thunderstorms. High: 86 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. On Tuesday, students across several schools took to city hall to demand action against gun violence outside. Reports have shown there have been more than 200 homicide victims in Philadelphia in 2022, with 17 victims having been children. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf tweeted in support of the students: "I see you. You shouldn’t have to beg your legislators to keep you safe at school." (CBS Philly)
2. Philadelphia police created a barricade situation on Wednesday morning after a woman pointed a gun at a juvenile. Police responded after a woman was seen entering 4018 Aspen Street with a handgun. They have since apprehended the woman and taken her into custody. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
3. Philadelphia Police are asking for the public’s help to find a missing teenager. Dana Reid was last seen at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday night leaving her home on the 6800 block of Ardleigh Street. She is 14-years-old, 5-foot-4, 112 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the police. (CBS Philly)

Today in Philadelphia:

• The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walk At Old City Philadelphia (3:00 PM)
• We Kids Rock At Northern Liberties Community Center (5:00 PM)
• Percussive Dance At Awbury Arboretum (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thank you to Brian Sheehan from NBC10 Philadelphia for showing how Philadelphia Parks and Rec summer camp programs benefit Philadelphia youth! Parks & Rec is also the largest employer of teens in the city. It will welcome and employ over 1,200 teens and young adults this summer! (Facebook)
• New property assessment values for Philadelphia are available online. Check your property assessment value, learn about Real Estate Tax relief programs you might be eligible for, and learn how to submit an appeal. (Facebook)
• Philadelphia's Summer Program Registration will RE-OPEN for select rising first-seventh grade and Summer Bridge programs. Spots are limited. Register here. (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.