🌱 Teen Shot In Wissinoming + 1st Racial Equity Officer Hired

Hey, Philadelphia! Let's get this Saturday started off right. Here are the most important things going on today in Philadelphia.

First, today's weather:

Windy in the afternoon. High: 53 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. On Thursday night, a Philadelphia teenager was shot by a stray bullet while getting water out of a car on Mulberry Street in Wissinoming. According to family members, 15-year-old Sean Toomey is currently brain dead and may not survive his injuries. Police have yet to determine if Toomey was caught in the crossfire of a robbery or was targeted. (WPVI-TV)
2. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has named Gail Carter-Hamilton, MSN, RN, CSN, as its first-ever chief racial equity officer. Carter-Hamilton's role will be to develop racial equity efforts within the health department. Philadelphia is the third city after New York and Chicago to establish this position. (WHYY)
3. After the School District of Philadelphia unveiled its proposed $3.9 billion budget for the 2022-2023 school year, many principals were outraged. Members of the principal's union believe the new budget will lead to staffing cuts at a time when classrooms are already overcrowded. Despite the classroom tightness, student enrollment has been down this year. (The Philadelphia Tribune)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Master Class With Violist Marvin Moon At Temple University Center City (2:30 PM)
• The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show At DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia (6:00 PM)
• My Big Gay Italian Wedding At Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Fifty-one percent of Philadelphia employers say they'll bring employees back to the office full time ⁠—the lowest percentage of employers in the country. (The Business Journals)
• The School District of Philadelphia 2022-2023 academic calendar has been announced, as well as upcoming engagement opportunities. (Philasd.org)
• A Philadelphia native helps his girlfriend sing her way to Hollywood on "American Idol." (Daily Voice)

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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.