🌱 Supreme Court Declines Injection Site Case + COVID Cases Drop

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

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 84 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Philadelphia today:

1. The U.S. Supreme Court decided Wednesday it will not review a nonprofit group’s effort to open a supervised injection site in Philadelphia to try to reduce overdose deaths. The high court’s decision in the widely watched test case is a setback for the two dozen U.S. states and cities that supported the petition. A divided U.S. appeals court had rejected the Safehouse plan in January. Organizers of the Safehouse project say federal “crackhouse” laws enacted are not intended to criminalize medically supervised centers. (CBS Philly)
2. Philadelphia police officials pointed to the seemingly infinite supply of guns available in the city as a significant factor in the local government’s failure to stem violence. The goal of the hearing was to lower the murder rate in the city. The homicide count this year is 15% higher than last year and shooting victims are up 10% (WHYY)
3. Philadelphia health officials will not extend the deadline for health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. All hospital workers and long-term care facility employees must have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or present a medical or religious exemption by Friday. The mandate also applies to college staffers, faculty and students. (PhillyVoice.com)
4. The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Ice Rink is making its annual return to Center City Philadelphia's Dilworth Park this November. Dilworth Park's winter season will begin on Monday, Nov. 1 with the opening of the Wintergarden on the Greenfield Lawn. Then at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will mark the grand opening of the Ice Rink and Cabin. (Philadelphia Patch)
5. Philadelphia City Council on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a bill that bars police from stopping drivers solely for committing minor traffic violations like having a broken brake light.
   The measure, approved with a 14-2 vote, is rooted in recent data that show Philadelphia police pull over a disproportionate number of Black drivers for minor traffic violations compared to white and Latino drivers. According to the same data, only a small percentage of these stops result in an officer confiscating any kind of contraband, including illegal guns. (WHYY)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• GAP Relay - Pennsylvania Environmental Council - Southeast Region (All Day)
• National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day (All Day)
• Dress Down Day (Proceed benefit Sophmores) (All Day)
• Jewish Federation Real Estate’s Legends & Leaders (7:30 AM)
• Dunkin’ Celebrates Newly Remodeled Next Generation Restaurant in Haddington with Free Coffee & More! (9:00 AM)
• Veteran's Meditation & Yoga (10:30 AM)
• Hispanic Heritage Celebration - Horace Furness (10:58 AM)
• After Hours at The Woodlands - Clark Park Farmers' Market (5:00 PM)

Philadelphia Patch Notebook

• City of Philadelphia Government: "#RebuildPHL crossed the finish line on a summer full of numerous groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings throughout Philly, with many more on their way through the end of the year! Check out our latest blog recapping Rebuild's summer events!" (Facebook)
• Philadelphia Department of Public Health: "Questions about booster shots? Register today for an info session." (Facebook)
• City of Philadelphia Government: "If your business works with the City, register at the Vendor Payments website. This will keep you informed about your payments and streamline processes." (Facebook)
• City of Philadelphia Government: "🍂Fall is here and as always— love is in the air! If you are in need of a marriage license, check out this step-by-step guide to make the process as easy as possible for you and your partner #GetMarriedPHL" (Facebook)
• Philadelphia Department of Revenue: "If you are struggling to pay your water bill due to a hardship, the City of Philadelphia may be able to help. Losing your job, or a change in your household size, may qualify you for assistance." (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 Byrant, 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.