🌱 VP Harris's Visit To Philly + Most Wanted Criminal Captured

Good day, neighbors! Dan Casarella here with the latest edition of the Philadelphia Daily.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon shower. High: 70 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Vice President Kamala Harris visited Philadelphia on Tuesday. The event took place at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Training Center, located in South Philadelphia. Each speaker at the event, including the Vice President, spoke about the importance of unions and organized labor in modern workplaces. (Philadelphia Sunday Sun)
2. One of Philly's most wanted criminals is now behind bars. Juan Rivera, 36, was wanted for a homicide that took place in September 2021. He was apparently hiding out in Saint Clair, PA. Rivera is currently awaiting extradition to Philadelphia for further proceedings. (Skook News)
3. At least five are dead and more than 12 are injured after a deadly 15-hour span of shootings. The violence appears to be part of a crime surge across the city. Officials, including Mayor Jim Kenney and Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw made public statements asking for support from the public in delivering information on the shootings to authorities. To see the full timeline of shootings, visit the article. (ABC 6)

Today in Philadelphia:

• TEDxPenn at University of Pennsylvania (1:00 PM)
• Fee-Free Day at Benjamin Franklin Museum (9:00 AM)
• Dromedaries & Alex Smith at 2223.fish (8:00 PM)
• Benny Benack III Quintet & Martina DaSilva at Chris' Jazz Cafe (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Philadelphia Parks & Recreation has raised lifeguard pay to $16 an hour. Councilmembers Mark Squilla and Isaiah Thomas visited the pool deck to make the announcement. (Facebook)
• Looking for an activity this weekend? Philadelphia Magazine has you covered! Check out this list of 49 things to do in Philly this weekend. (Philadelphia Mag)
• The City of Philadelphia Government shared a beautiful photo of tulips downtown. The photo comes with the note that Friday trash will be picked up today, as offices were closed in observance of Good Friday. (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.