🌱 Teen Charged With Shooting MFL Train + Junkyard Fire Not A Hazard

Hello and happy Friday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Health officials say that North Philadelphia residents living near the junkyard that caught fire Tuesday and was reported in yesterday's Patch no longer have to worry about chemical exposure. The Philadelphia Health Department says crews did not find any significant levels of toxic compounds. The cause of the fire is still being investigated. (CBS Philly)
2. A 20-year-old Philadelphia man is facing federal charges after a carjacking earlier this month. On Sep. 19 on Maxwell place, a woman started her car using an app before emerging with her daughter. Amir Harvey approached, pointed a gun at them, and took her keys before driving away. (WPVI-TV)
3. A 14-year-old boy is being charged with the shooting of a SEPTA Market-Frankford Line train around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday. After the teen got off at the Tioga station, he pulled a gun and shot two rounds at the train. Although people were on the train, no one was struck. (Philadelphia Patch)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Art-Making Workshop At the Memorial Garden (3:00 PM)
• Tarot Club At Lillian Marrero (3:00 PM)
• Salsa and Bachata Dance Party At LOVE Park (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Eagles just got their own 'Frosty Freeze-Out' deal with Wendy's. Fans can get free small Frosties whenever the team keeps an opponent to zero points through the first quarter. (PhillyVoice.com)
• Looking for a new home? There are a handful of new houses available in and around Philly. We particularly liked how clean and bright the Pine Street house is. (Philadelphia Patch)
• Eagles' Jalen Hurts has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Month. The Eagles are currently 3-0, leading the NFC East. (CBS Philly)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.