🌱 Vine St. Expressway Cap Underway + Heatline Ringing Off The Hook

Good morning, friends. It's Wednesday in Philadelphia and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community today. Hope you all have a great day. Let's do this.

Now, today's weather:

A thunderstorm or two; very warm. High: 89 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Philadelphia's Chinatown has won one development battle: plans for the Vine Street Expressway cap are moving forward. Residents and community members connected to Philly's Chinatown have protested and successfully stopped the building of a federal prison, a casino, and a sports stadium within its bounds. though Chinatown was partially destroyed by the construction of the Vine Street Expressway, city officials are moving towards capping the below-ground-level highway and reconnecting Chinatown’s two sides. Philly's Chinatown and the people who love it are currently protesting a proposed Sixers' arena within view of its famous arch. (Billy Penn)
2. Philly's Corporation for Aging says its "Heatline" is seeing unprecedented demand. The heatline, launched in mid-July, has answered over 272 calls. It is currently experiencing a 48 percent increase from 2021. The Heatline anticipates a similar increase for next summer. (WHYY)
3. Gunfire outside a North Philly Popeyes left one dead and two others injured. The shooting occurred around 11:00 p.m. on Monday night. Police say at least two people started shooting at a car outside the restaurant. (CBS Philly)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Summer Meals Program (Breakfast) At Yeadon Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Family Art Workshop At Yeadon Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Quizzo Trivia Nights At Fette Sau (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Otherworld is set to open in North East Philly. The "immersive entertainment venue" will feature 55 different rooms for guests to enjoy. (The Business Journals, Subscription)
• Some Wawas in the city will no longer be open for 24 hours. The company says the closures are temporary and due to low traffic in some overnight hours. (CBS Philly)
• The Free Library of Philadelphia has a new schedule of free events. You can check out its calendar here. (Free Library of Philadelphia via 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 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.