🌱 Wetland Mitigation In FDR Park + Sanders Rallies For Workers Rights

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. The City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation is planning to break ground on a 33-acre Wetlands Mitigation Development Project at a site located within FDR Park in South Philadelphia this month. The site is only 3.5 miles away from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and has been designed to compensate for wetlands and waterway impacts anticipated from the development of the West Cargo Project at PHL. (MyChesCo)
2. This weekend, a string of violent shootings plagued Philadelphia, resulting in three deaths and 10 injuries. The first and youngest person who was injured over the weekend was a 7-year-old boy who was playing video games in his bedroom on Saturday night. He is reportedly in stable condition. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
3. On Saturday, Bernie Sanders rallied with union leaders for workers’ rights in Philadelphia amid a growing, revitalized labor movement. The rally took place at Independence Hall Visitor Center at 3 p.m. and was open to the public. During the rally, Sanders wore a baseball cap of the area’s Teamsters Local 107. (WHYY)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Jazz Mondays With Maja At Maja Park (6:00 PM)
• Open Mic Night At Punch Line Philly (6:00 PM)
• Flights And Bites At City Winery Philadelphia (6:00 PM)
• Fringe Festival Preview Night #3 At FringeArts (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra is seeking 17 to 24 talented players for a new jazz ensemble that will perform big-band jazz compositions from the "golden age" of the genre. Auditions for students ages 15 to 21 will be held on Sep. 10 and 11, and rehearsals will begin shortly after. (WHYY)
• Have you seen the $500,000+ townhomes going up at Northbank, a huge new Philadelphia development just below Graffiti Pier? Learn more about this fast-growing waterfront neighborhood on Billy Penn. (Billy Penn)
• If you're in the market for a new home, check out Patch's latest list of Philly properties for sale! This batch includes homes with at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, priced from $249,999 to $589,900. (Philadelphia Patch)

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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.