🌱 West Oak Lane Shooting + Olney Attempted Carjacking + First Friday

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 73 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. Philadelphia Police are reporting that a 14-year-old boy has been hospitalized after being shot in West Oak Lane early Wednesday. The shooting occurred around 3:30 a.m. when the teenager was shot in the leg. The boy's mother drove him to a local hospital. It is unclear who shot him or if he may have shot himself. (CBS Philly)
2. On Tuesday night, a man was shot during an attempted carjacking in Philadelphia's Olney section. A 25-year-old man was shot in the arm after refusing to give up his car. The two suspects fled the scene and the man was taken to a local hospital. (CBS Philly)
3. First Friday, Philadelphia's monthly small business showcase event, will be hosted for the first time in Olde Kensington on American Street. The indoor and outdoor fiesta market will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will feature live music, empanadas, and free yoga. Over 40 vendors will be on sites selling homemade products. (PhillyVoice.com)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Opening Of Two New Exhibits At Da Vinci Art Alliance (12:00 PM)
• Cinco De Mayo At Sor Ynez (5:00 PM)
• Historic Wash West Walk: The Littlest Streets Of Wash West At Kahn Park (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Pennsylvania SPCA is offering adoption fees for cats and dogs at just $25 this weekend. (Philadelphia Patch)
• Philly's largest outdoor restaurant, Liberty Point, is now open for business. (CBS Philly)
• Here's where to find outdoor workouts in Philly this spring and summer. (Philadelphia magazine)

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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.