🌱 Council Grills Krasner + Ex-Treasurer Sentenced + Pops Fans Pop

Morning, friends! It's me, Patty-Pat Kozlowski, your host of the Philadelphia Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today's briefing includes:

• D.A. Larry Krasner testified before City Council and asked for an addition $7 million for shoplifting and carjacking crimes.
• Philly's ex-treasurer is going to prison for a sham marriage and not filing income taxes.
• Fans of the Philly Pops want their money back for no-shows.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, a shower; warm. High: 76 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Since District Attorney Larry Krasner took office there has been 2,393 murders in the City of Philadelphia and an unprecedented 10,106 shootings. That's an uptick of 66% before he became Philly's top prosecutor. Philadelphia City Council was not too happy that he testified he needed $7 million more in his budget to prosecute shoplifting and carjackings. (KYW)
2. How does the treasurer for the City of Philadelphia not file his income taxes? Ex-Philly Treasurer Christian Dunbar stood before U.S. Judge Cynthia Rufe and took full responsibility as she sentenced him to six months for lying about a "sham" marriage and failing to file taxes. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
3. It's hard to be a Philly Pops fan. First the beloved and historic orchestra that started in 1979, was evicted out of the Kimmel Center for non-payment of rent. Then the musicians sued for back pay and their union voted to strike during negotiations in December of 2022. Now, the fans that filled the seats for decades are demanding refunds for concerts they paid for but not one note was ever played. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Delaware Valley Science Fairs to host its 75th annual science competition (8:00 AM)
• Philadelphia Hawks Australian Rules Football Practices (6:00 PM)
• Steven Perry w/ Jasyn Brazoban & Lora Sherrod (8:00 PM)
• Studio Wednesdays At Silk City - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (8:00 PM)
• WEDNESDAY: ETHAN EUBANKS' DETROIT GREASE (9:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Yesterday's temps went up to 80 degrees! Is your bathing suit ready? Check out all you need to know about city pool openings, popular spray grounds and other ways to cool off when you put on that bikini! (Pst! The thong goes in the back!) Summer 2023: Philadelphia releases info on pools, camps, spray grounds and more (WPVI-TV)
• Grab your pom-poms and just remember to yell, "BEAT DALLAS!" The Eagles Cheerleaders are holding auditions for the 2023 team. (CBS Philly)
• PATCH will recruit a Philly Rec Life Guard this season! C'mon! We've been hyping it all winter and spring! You get a $1000 bonus and a shiny new whistle to blow and signal chlorine breaks! -Philadelphia Parks & Recreation: "12 DAYS LEFT! You need to apply to be a lifeguard by April 15 in order to receive a $1000 end-of-season bonus. Here's reason No. 2 you should be a lifeguard with Parks & Rec: Work outdoors! Spend your summer by the pool and get paid for it." (Philadelphia Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Did you ever get a craving for some slow and low smoked brisket but instead you get a few cups of tea? And we don't mean Southern Sweet Tea either! This pop-up tea brewer is a guest at a Kensington BBQ place that you should try. (phillymag.com)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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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