🌱 Dead Man On Golf Course + Sanchez Suspends Race + 17-Year-Old Shot

Hello all. It's me, Patty-Pat Kozlowski, your host of the Philadelphia Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. Today you'll learn about...

• A man was found dead on the golf course in Overbrook on Sunday evening.
• Maria Quinones-Sanchez has dropped out of the mayor's race.
• A 17 year-old man was shot multiple times in the Ogontz section.

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But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 66 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. On the weekend of The Masters, one of golf's most historic and reviled tournaments, a man was found dead on a golf course in the Overbrook section of the city. Police report his death as "suspicious" as he had no identification nor personal items on him. (WPVI-TV)
2. She could have made history as the first Latina female mayor of Philadelphia. But this weekend, Marie Quinones-Sanchez has suspended her campaign for mayor. On Easter Sunday, the former city councilwoman sent out this statement: "I am sorry to be suspending my campaign. I ran for mayor because I've lived every challenge this city faces and with my policy and legislative experience, I felt I could tackle our city's challenges head-on." (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
3. Even Easter Sunday does not pause gun violence in Philadelphia. At 6:30 p.m. last evening, a 17 year-old male was shot in the stomach and back on the 6700 block of Ogontz Avenue. Police recovered a firearm at the scene and have a suspect in custody. The victim is in critical condition at Einstein Medical Center. (6abc Philadelphia)

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From my notebook:

• Channeling their inner Judy Garland. It was a beautiful day with sunny skies and 60 degrees as the crowds dressed in their Easter Sunday best flocked like peacocks to Philadelphia's South Street for the "Easter Parade." (WHYY)
• Has it been 50 years already? Yep, in 1973, 'Jesus Christ, Superstar' glorified the Broadway stage and we've been singing its praises for five decades. Celebrate the big 5-0 at the Miller Theatre in Philly.(WPVI-TV)
• ACCT Philly Needs Cover: "Can you believe that we go through 500 pounds of laundry in three days?😲 Due to the volume of pets we are getting in, we are in desperate need of donations of blankets, towels and bedding. (ACCT Philly via Facebook)

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— 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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