🌱 Cosby Comeback? + Car Jacking Enforcement Unit + Mums The Word 2023

Hello all. Patty-Pat Kozlowski here with your fresh copy of the Philadelphia Daily. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in our community, including updates on:

• Bill Cosby hints at a comedy comeback tour.
• DA Krasner announces creation of a Carjacking Enforcement Unit.
• Everything you need to know for the Mummers Parade 2023

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and mild. High: 53 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Pudding pops anyone? After years spent facing dozens of sexual assault allegations and being widely shunned by the entertainment industry and former fans, Bill Cosby said he thinks 2023 is the year he can make a comeback. During a radio interview on "WWGH Talk," Cosby told host Scott Spears "when I come out of this, I feel that I will be able to perform and be the Bill Cosby that my audience in-person knows me to be." (Daily Voice)
2. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced the creation of a new unit that will crack down on carjackings in the city while working with the Gun Violence Task Force. The city is funding the unit with $1.5 million over the next six months. So far this year there have been more than 1,000 carjackings in Philadelphia. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
3. Oh Dem Golden Slippers! The Mummers Parade hasn't taken place on its traditional New Year's Day date since 2020 due pandemic impacts and some inclement weather a year ago. But it's back for 2023 as thousands in colorful costumes strut their way down South Broad Street. Whether you're part of a local club taking part in the festivities, you're headed out to watch in the crowd, or you're just an uninterested Philadelphian wondering how you'll get around on Sunday, Jan. 1, here's everything you need to know about the 2023 Mummers Parade. (nbcphiladelphia.com)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Action Karate - Liberty Lands Community Garden (3:00 PM)
• Action Karate - Northern Liberties Community Center (3:00 PM)
• Friday Lounge - Philadelphia Museum of Art (5:00 PM)
• Next In Line Comedy in Center City (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• It's Time we Talk About the Problem of Redundant Deli Packaging and I hope CrossingBroad's Kyle Pagan wins a Pulitzer for this investigative reporting! Hundreds of pounds of lunchmeats and cheeses have been ruined because of these damned deli stickers that tear the packaging! It had to be said! (Crossing Broad)
• He probably flunked history. Multiple agencies were called to Independence Hall National Historical Park in Old City at about 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24 after a patrol officer found "a large fire engulfing the basement" at Carpenter's Hall said the National Park Service in a statement. The NPS believes it was arson. (Daily Voice)
• Cause Every Girl's Crazy About A Sharp Dressed Man and to get that look, you go to Leo's. This haberdashery will have you looking like a gentleman. (6abc Philadelphia)
• And when the next winter storm hits, why not start crochet? Nextdoor Neighbor, Chestnut Hill-East: "Crocheting is therapeutic. - 🧶 Here's my YouTube channel:

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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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