🌱 City Vaccine Mandate Delayed + South Street Shooting

Hey, Philadelphia! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Philadelphia today.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy and warmer. High: 54 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Enforcement for the City of Philadelphia's vaccine mandate for city union workers has been delayed. Until further notice, no city worker can be placed on paid leave for not following the mandate. This includes police workers, who saw a major increase in vaccinations right before the mandate was supposed to take place on March 1. There was no reason given for the delay. (WPVI-TV)
2. Masks are now optional in suburban schools operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Staff and students in suburban area schools are now no longer mandated to wear masks in school. Masks are still required for schools within the city of Philadelphia. Those schools have dropped testing requirements for vaccinated staff. (WPVI-TV)
3. Police are investigating a car accident and shooting that took place on 10th and South Streets on Sunday evening. Around 10:30 p.m., a Dodge Durango was backing out of a spot when it struck another vehicle. A passenger then got out of the Durango and shot the driver. (CBS Philly)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Membership & Outreach Committee At Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce (8:30 AM)
• Calzones and Comedy At Dock Street West (6:00 PM)
• Philly Rising Open Mic with REC Philly At World Cafe Live (8:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Yesterday morning, Good Morning America and Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson visited Benjamin B. Comegys School to surprise third-grade teacher Xiomara Robinson! (Facebook)
• Summer is just around the corner and that means Philadelphia Parks & Recreation are looking to engage people in exciting and meaningful work. Whether you want your "office" to be a City park, or prefer a behind-the-scenes approach, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation has jobs to fit many interests and abilities! (Facebook)
• Hello March! Kick-off the new month with new Visit Philly events, exhibits, and adventures! (Facebook)

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— 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 Bryant, 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.