🌱 'Most Wanted' Captured + Bernie Sanders Endorses Mayoral Candidate

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Philadelphia Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

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But first, today's weather:

A passing shower or two. High: 60 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. Philadelphia authorities have arrested Gregory Burnett, who was on the city's "most wanted" list, on charges of murder and related firearm crimes. Burnett is accused of fatally shooting a 31-year-old man in August 2020 after an argument in West Philadelphia. He is being held without bail and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on May 16. (Patch)
2. Senator Bernie Sanders has endorsed progressive candidate Helen Gym in the Philadelphia mayoral race, adding national attention to the contest. Gym is competing against several well-funded moderate candidates, and the primary is shaping up to be a battle between progressives and centrists. Sanders's endorsement follows that of other high-profile lawmakers, including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jamaal Bowman, and Ayanna Pressley. (PA Homepage)
3. Police are looking for a man who fired several shots at another driver on the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) in Philadelphia. It happened shortly after 8:15 p.m. Tuesday. Pennsylvania state police say they responded to a report of a crash in the eastbound lanes of the highway near South Street. At the scene, the victim said the driver of a red Mustang fired several shots at his vehicle in the area of the 30th Street Station. The victim then crashed while trying to flee the gunfire. (ABC 6 News)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Hoodoo Gurus At Underground Arts (7:00 PM)
• Acting For Film And TV Class At 7201 Keystone St (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Atomic Productions and Joey Stix are organizing a music and art festival outside of Crown of Creation studio this weekend, featuring live music acts including headliner Joey Stix. The festival is free to attend, while a small fee is charged to enter the art studio, where guests can enjoy local art, drinks, a photo wall, painting, and games. (Event Brite)
• Be prepared to weather any storm by gathering items and preparing a Shelter In Place Kit in honor of hurricane preparedness week. Here is a free guide of items to include in your kit. (City Of Philadelphia)
• Looking for a sun-filled job this summer? Join the Philadelphia Parks and Rec team as a lifeguard. They are currently seeking individuals to fill these positions and offer free training. (City Of Philadelphia)

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About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.