🌱 Woman Stabs Man On SEPTA + West Philly Mail Thief

Happy Saturday, people of Philadelphia! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon shower or two. High: 59 Low: 37.

Here are the top stories in Philadelphia today:

1. A woman is in police custody after authorities said she stabbed a man on SEPTA's Market-Frankford line Friday morning. The incident occurred at about 5 a.m. at 15th Street Station. The man was stabbed at least once in the hand while on train car with fewer than 10 riders.(Philadelphia Patch)
2. A rash of thefts from USPS mail collection boxes, first reported at the end of last year, continues to be a problem in some West Philadelphia neighborhoods. Thieves have recently broken into unidentified mailboxes, stole checks, and fraudulently cashed them for thousands of dollars. The amount in one of the stolen and cashed checks was changed from 40 dollars to 3,000, according to the report. (westphillylocal.com)
3. A young athlete with dreams of ice dancing gold was gunned down in a double shooting in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood over the weekend. Joshua Anthony Soto was shot once in the chest along East Cornwall Street near Kensington Avenue around 3:45 p.m. Saturday. He died minutes later at the scene. He was just 18 years old. Police have not yet identified a motive for the killing.(NBC 10 Philadelphia)
4. The National Dog Show will celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. The 20th anniversary of The National Dog Show will kick off at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa on Nov. 20 and 21. The show will be taped for broadcast following the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade from noon to 2 p.m. in all time zones. (PhillyVoice.com)
5. Philadelphia’s newest coffee shop is focused on more than just serving up bold brews.
   Located on Lancaster Avenue in West Philly, in the former Mighty Writers space, Stomping Grounds Café invites in customers with thoughtful touches like mugs filled with plants and a robust pay-it-forward culture. At this shop, there aren’t any pumpkin spice lattes or many adults, because at Stomping Grounds, young people are in charge. (The Philadelphia Tribune)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Fall Open House - USciences - McNeil Science and Technology Center (3:30 AM)
• Walk to End Alzheimer's (9:00 AM)
• 2021 Alzheimer's Association Walk To End Alzheimer's – Philadelphia (9:00 AM)
• Holiday Grief: Honoring the Life and Loss of a Loved One This Season (10:00 AM)
• Science and Activism Museum Tour - Science History Institute (2:00 PM)
• Chestnut Hill Second Saturdays (2:00 PM)
• Artists' Potluck & Open Mic (6:00 PM)
• Theatre Exile presents Extreme Home Makeover by Makasha Copeland (8:00 PM)

Philadelphia Patch Notebook

• School District of Philadelphia: "We have amazing veterans working in our District to serve students across Philadelphia, including Andrew Hamilton School Climate Manager Joyce Abbott. Learn more about her experience through the link below! #phled #VeteransDay" (Facebook)
• Young Involved Philadelphia: "The City has selected a firm for the Benjamin Franklin Parkway redesign. The proposed plan focuses on green space and pedestrian-friendly elements. What do you think of the vision?" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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 Byrant, 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.