🌱 Woman Dies After Being Struck By Police Vehicle + JFK Blvd Closure

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. A 69-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a police vehicle on Tuesday morning. According to police, the driver of the vehicle was making a left turn from South Street to 9th Street when the collision occurred. The woman arrived at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in critical condition but died late Tuesday afternoon from her injuries. As of Thursday evening, there are no other details on the circumstances of the crash. (WPVI-TV)
2. Part of JFK Boulevard will be closing due to PECO Energy utility construction. It will begin on Wednesday, Jul. 6, and continue until Sept. 2. The road closure is on JFK Boulevard between 30th Street and Market Street. Officials say that drivers should factor in extra time when traveling near the area. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
3. The Philadelphia Boys Choir is headed to Puerto Rico for their first trip since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. "America's Ambassadors of Song" will perform in several locations around the island. Family gathered at the Spring Garden headquarters before the choir members piled into a bus headed for the airport. (CBS Philly)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Philly Balloon And Music Festival at 1326 Pottstown Pike (6:00 AM)
• Walking Tour: "Women And The Declaration Of Independence" at Signers Garden (10:00 AM)
• Family Fun: Freedom Week Activities at Signers Garden (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Meet Phoebe Vallapureddy. She's a violinist in the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, a recent Central Bucks High School East Grad, and is headed to the University of Pennsylvania. (Philadelphia Youth Orchestra via Facebook)
• Free Library of Philadelphia wants your kiddos to stay on track with school. That's where the Summer of Wonder program comes in. Click the link to learn more about how to improve reading and enrich your child's summer. (Free Library of Philadelphia via Facebook)
• Stay hydrated! Philadelphia Water Department wants you to keep cool and not dry out during the holiday weekend. Keep a reusable water bottle on you and refill it all the time. (Philadelphia Water Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.