🌱 2 Shot On I-95 + COVID Didn't Stop Heroin Use + Phils Sign Thomson

Good morning, everybody! Start planning your half-day off today so you can get down to the ballpark and catch the Phils in Round 2 of the playoffs! But first, catch the Philadelphia Daily (like one of Harper's homeruns ) to find out everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including updates on ...

• Two separate road rage incidents lead to two shootings on I-95
• 8.8 million clean drug syringes were distributed in Philly during COVID pandemic
• Phillies show manager Rob Thomson the love and sign a two-year deal

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First, today's weather:

Sunshine. High: 72 Low: 51. And remember, the fall foliage hits its peak in the Poconos in Mid-October! Road Trip to Jim Thorpe, anyone?

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Here are the top stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Interstate 95 turned into a shooting range this past weekend when two motorists were shot in two different road rage incidents. The first occurred near the Girard Avenue exit when a driver tried to change lanes and was met with gunfire into his vehicle from another motorist. Later that day near the Walt Whitman Bridge exchange, a driver was shot three times by another driver and managed to pull off the highway onto Front Street and get emergency help. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating and no arrests have been made. (WPVI-TV)
2. During the COVID pandemic, a Kensington non-profit distributed clean drug syringes to 36,000 drug users. This is triple what they exchanged before the Coronavirus pushed pause on the world and stopped almost everything...besides heroin addiction. Prevention Point distributed 8.8 million drug syringes and collected over 10 million used ones in exchange. (PhillyVoice.com)
3. Pay the man his money! As Phillies manager Rob Thomson leads his team into Round 2 of the MLB Playoffs, the Philadelphia Phillies reward him with a two-year contract deal and take the "interim" off his office door. (Philadelphia Patch)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Dave and Buster's - Philadelphia (7:30 PM)
• Tuesday Nights at the Movies - Woodmere Art Museum (7:30 PM)
• Post-Season At Home! Phillies VS Atlanta-Citizens Bank Park (NLDS Game 1: Tuesday, 1 p.m. ET on FOX)

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From my notebook:

• Withers Was Dognapped!- from our friends at ACCT Philly: At 5:02pm on Monday, a man came into the shelter and stole Withers, one of our small dogs. Our staff were not able to stop him but we have filed a police report and PPD is looking into it. (ACCT Philly via Facebook)
• A "New Hope" for Tribute Band Fans- the hip and out-of-the-way town on the Delaware River known for unique shops, best-kept secret eateries, and gay-friendly BnB's, New Hope is now the hot spot for your favorite tribute bands. (phillymag.com)
• Back to school for Kevin Hart-the North Philadelphia native and actor and comedian surprised students in Brewerytown Friday morning at the Robert Morris Elementary School. He was there to promote his new children's book, Marcus Makes It Big.(WPVI-TV)

NextDoor Asks, Patch Answers

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Logan Square West: "An out of town friend is looking for recommendations for a good vegetarian restaurant in Chinatown. - An authentic one that might have some good food using pretend stuff." (Nextdoor)

Pretend stuff? Might we suggest, Panda Express?

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Fishtown - West: "I am looking for some local music shops that sell used instruments. - Flutes in particular. Thanks!" (Nextdoor)

Ohhhh, you're too late. After Lizzo rocked Philly last week, we're all sold out!

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That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update.

— Patty-Pat Kozlowski

About me: Patty-Pat Kozlowski has been writing community news and Philly-cenric Op/Eds for over 20 years. A Jill of all trades she's been a stand-up comedian, chef, DJ, newspaper editor, food trucker and Parks Director for Philadelphia Parks & Rec as well as a community relations/legislative aide for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Philadelphia City Council.

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