🌱 Temple Student Shooter Turns Self In + Officer Struck By Car

Good morning, Philadelphia! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny; windy, cooler. High: 50 Low: 37.

Here are the top stories in Philadelphia today:

1. On Wednesday, Latif Williams, 17, turned himself over to the police for the killing of a 21-year-old Temple University student from Delaware County. Williams was accompanied by a lawyer. Williams is accused of shooting Samuel Collington, 21, of Prospect Park, Sunday at about 1:30 p.m. outside Collington's off-campus apartment on the 2200 block of North Park Avenue. (Philadelphia Patch)
2. Authorities are investigating a car accident that left a police officer injured in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry section on Thursday morning. The incident happened just before 10:30 a.m. in the area of 32nd and Tasker streets. Authorities say the officer was traveling on Tasker Street when he was struck by a stolen vehicle traveling southbound on 32nd Street. (WPVI-TV)
3. The Chocolate Ballerina Company will make history as they put on Philadelphia's first all-Black production of the holiday classic "The Nutcracker" this month. The production will debut at Drexel University's Mandell Theatre in two shows on Sunday, Dec. 19. The first starts at 1:30 p.m. and the second at 7 p.m. The Chocolate Ballerina Company is a service organization that supports the hidden talents of youth and adult artists of color in the Philadelphia region. (PhillyVoice)
4. With a recently unveiled mural, Points of Triangulation, Mural Arts Philadelphia is asking for viewers and residents to change how they perceive incarcerated people. The mural was first unveiled in October, during Mural Arts Month. Mural Arts Philadelphia is posing the question by depicting two separate yet similar murals that face one another. The intention is to ask viewers to make a choice. (AL DIA News)
5. One person was shot multiple times on Thursday morning after arriving at a home in Philadelphia's Bridesburg section. According to police, a 39-year-old man had just pulled up to the home in the 2100 block of Haworth Street when he was shot at 12:44 a.m. Police said two suspects appeared on either side of the car and opened fire. (WPVI-TV)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• 282 NHS Induction- Auditorium - Central (8:00 AM)
• Board Meeting - The Alliance of Community Service Providers (9:00 AM)
• Veteran's Meditation & Yoga (10:30 AM)
• First Friday West Philly with Joshua Ruggeri (5:00 PM)
• Souderton Tree Lighting (6:00 PM)
• Paint Your Own Ceramic Christmas Tree - with Lights! (6:30 PM)
• Paul Lewis, piano - Philadelphia Chamber Music (7:30 PM)
• Philly Pops Christmas Spectacular at the Kimmel Center 8pm (8:00 PM)
• Viernes Calientes: A Latin Dance Party (9:00 PM)
• 25K Magic at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia (9:00 PM)

Philadelphia Patch Notebook

• City of Philadelphia Government: "Want to learn more about Philadelphia’s first Environmental Justice Advisory Commission and how to apply? Join GreenWorks virtually on Dec 1 to learn more! More info ➡️ https://bit.ly/EJPhillyQnA" (Facebook)
• Philadelphia Department of Revenue: "NEW! We’ve published more resources for third-party tax professionals, accountants, and bookkeepers using the Tax Center. Find answers to questions about client access and printable instructions, in our online guide: (Facebook)
• Free Library of Philadelphia: "Have you taken your virtual tour of the Parkway Central Library - Free Library of Philadelphia yet?" (Facebook)

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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.