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🌱 500 Homicides In Philly + A Philly Special Christmas + Bullet Bus!
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Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Philadelphia Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally. In today's issue, we have these stories and more:
- Philadelphia leaders vow to keep fighting as city reaches 500 homicides in 2022 so far.
- The Philadelphia Eagles "A Philly Special Christmas" album raised $250,000.
- A SEPTA bus was hit by what is believed to be a stray bullet during a shooting in North Philadelphia.
But first, today's weather:
Sun giving way to clouds. High: 42 Low: 29.
Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:
- For the second straight year, Philadelphia has reached an unimaginable level of deadly violence. Police confirmed Tuesday that the city has recorded its 500th homicide in 2022. The deadliest year on record was 2021 when the city recorded 562 homicides. Police and city leaders have prioritized efforts to reduce violence and address public safety. (6abc Philadelphia)
- A Philly Special Christmas the Eagles' holiday album raises more than $250,000 for charity! The Christmas record featuring Eagles Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata has already raised $250,000 that will go to the Children's Crisis Treatment Center. The Eagles teamed with War on Drugs drummer Charlie Hall and other musicians to record the seven-song LP. "White Christmas" and "Blue Christmas" are among the tracks recorded by the Eagles. (inquirer.com)
- The Septa Route 23 Bus is one of the longest bus routes in the City of Philadelphia. It stretched from Chestnut Hill all the way to South Philly. Unfortunately, as it past the intersection of 11th Street and Lehigh Avenue, it was hit with a bullet through the front windshield. There were no injuries to passengers or the bus operator, SEPTA said. (nbcphiladelphia.com)
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Today in Philadelphia:
- Interim Reports - Arts Academy @ Benjamin Rush (12:00 AM)
- Interim Reports - School District of Philadelphia (12:00 AM)
- Interim reports - Walter B Saul (12:00 AM)
- Stag & Doe Nights (9:00 AM)
- Community Hanukkah Celebration (6:00 PM)
- PFS & PASA - Digital Open Mic Night - Philadelphia Folksong Society (7:00 PM)
- Jewelry for Your Walls! (7:03 PM)
- Choral Christmas Concert - Keystone Academy Charter School (7:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Grab a coffee before grabbing your train? One less place to get your Joe-Passero's coffee stand in Suburban Station to close this week after 32 years of serving Regional Rail riders (PhillyVoice.com)
- Philly's favorite drag performer, Martha Graham Cracker has been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia; supporters can swab to see if they're a match at Bob and Barbara's on Wednesday-that's tonight! (PhillyVoice)
- Tonight is 6 ABC's Jim Gardner's last broadcast at 11 p.m. On the air for 42 years, so many of us grew up watching him on Action News. Hope you can grab the broadcast tonight but here's an outstanding piece from the man himself-Jim Gardner - In His Own Words - 6abc Philadelphia
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!
— 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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