🌱 Arrest in Mayfair Shootings + Son of a Gun + SEPTA Countdown Clocks

Hello all. I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Philadelphia Daily. Keep reading to find out all the local news you need to know right now, including updates on:

• Philadelphia police have arrested a man accused of killing three people in a Mayfair ambush.
• The son of a top Philadelphia police union official was charged with possessing a stolen gun.
• SEPTA will add countdown clocks to Market-Frankford Line.

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But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 40 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Philadelphia police have arrested 24-year-old Edwin Vargas for the deadly ambush on January 9 in the city's Mayfair section. Home security cameras from neighbors show a horrible shooting of four men returning from a shopping trip with over 50 bullet casings left on the street. Christopher Batista, 18, Miguel Delgado, 19, and Miguel Santos, 24, were all killed in the shooting. A fourth victim, identified as a 28-year-old, was hospitalized in critical condition.(6abc Philadelphia)
2. How bad is gun violence in Philadelphia when the son of a top cop is arrested for having an illegal stolen firearm? Cordell Poplar, 19, son of Roosevelt Poplar, the vice-president of the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police, was arrested in North Philly for allegedly having a Glock .40 caliber pistol loaded with 14 live rounds. The firearm was reported to be stolen from Georgia. (fox29.com)
3. When's your train gonna get here? Is the EL ever coming? No more looking down the tracks for that lone headlamp in the tunnel. SEPTA is planning on installing countdown clocks at every station of the Market-Frankford Elevated Train Line to let riders know when the next train will be arriving. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Wind Fellowship Exhibition (6:00 AM)
• An Evening With Ikechi Onyenaka (6:00 PM)
• Six Conversations About Father Fay - Allens Lane Art Center (7:00 PM)
• Next In Line Comedy at Franky Bradley's! (Center City) (7:00 PM)
• Exit Strategy - Tomlinson Theater of Temple (7:30 PM)
• Peter Stumpf, cello & Cynthia Raim, piano (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• We know you don't know who she is, but go ask your grandparents if "Sal was their Gal"-In the golden age of Philadelphia's local TV stars, cowgirl Sally Starr was everybody's gal. She would've turned 100 this week, sending you lots of love and lollipops! (wpgtalkradio.com)
• Did you hear the one about an Eagles fan walks into a sports bar in San Fran? Billy Penn got the scoop on this bar in 49ers territory that's actually a Bird's Bar! "The owner of San Francisco's Kezar Pub is expecting to turn away 49ers fans ahead of the Sunday playoff game starring his city's NFL team. Instead, the sports bar will be filled with fans of the Philadelphia Eagles." (billypenn.com)
• Lions and Tigers and Eggs, oh my! Follow the yellow brick road to a Wizard of Oz themed Sunday brunch with Dorothy, Toto and those three guys that need a brain, a heart and a pair of.....mimosas! Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti hosts. ( Wooder Ice)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! See you tomorrow for 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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