🌱 Hunting Park Alligator + Bobby Henon Jailed + Jaws Gifts For $40K

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Philadelphia Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things happening these days in town, including updates on:

• ACCT Philly was called to a home in Hunting Park and they found an 8-foot alligator.
• Convicted felon and former city councilmember Bobby Henon went to federal prison this week.
• Former Eagles QB Ron Jaworski gifted $40,000 to PAL.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 65 Low: 49.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. A woman contacted ACCT Philly to come get the pet her ex-boyfriend left in the house they shared because she couldn't care for it anymore. Behind a heavy padlocked door in the basement of a Hunting Park home, ACCT rescuers found an 8-foot alligator. It was purchased as a baby gator back in 2012 and over a decade later - well, this is how urban legends are started. Not surprisingly, in true Philly fashion, ACCT said this is the fourth gator rescue the department had this spring. (www.inquirer.com)
2. Ex-City Councilmember Bobby Henon reported to federal prison at FCI Fort Dix, New Jersey on Monday to begin serving a three-and-a-half-year sentence. He was convicted of bribery in a trial last year that also uncovered, through FBI wiretaps, a sexual extramarital affair he was having with his chief of staff, Courtney Voss, while she was on the city's and Henon's payroll. (6abc Philadelphia)
3. The Polish Rifle Ron Jaworski was famous for his throwing arm on the football field for the Philadelphia Eagles. Nowadays, "Jaws" is a generous benefactor to many non-profits through his Jaws Youth Program and gifted $40,000 to the Wynnewood PAL for a new gym floor. (6abc Philadelphia)

Today in Philadelphia:

• NJ Boat Safety Exam for the Online Course (6:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at El Camino Real Restaurant (7:00 PM)
• Forever Young (7:30 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Trolley Tap House (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Give this pizza delivery dude from Delco season tickets to the Phils and Eagles. Our pals at Crossing Broad got their hands on the Ring camera from a Delaware County home as they opened the door for the pizza delivery guy. In the background, a high speed police car chase ends in their cul de sac. If you watch one video today make sure it's this one! (Crossing Broad)
• 36 Years Ago at Veteran's Stadium, Michael Jack Schmidt hit his 500th home run. Check out the Phillies Fever FB PAge and read it in Harry Kalas's voice! (Facebook)
• How does a hoagie maker's daughter from Northeast Philly become the world's first supermodel? Gabbagool! Here's a great piece on "Gia." (billypenn.com)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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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