🌱 Love In Love Park + Shots Fired At Dilworth Plaza + Boss In Philly

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Patty-Pat Kozlowski, your host of the Philadelphia Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including news about:

• Where better to get hitched on Valentine's Day than Love Park?
• A security guard was shot at in Dilworth Plaza near City Hall.
• Bruce Springsteen is playing Citizens Bank Park for two shows this summer.

---

But first, today's weather:

. High: 66 Low: 47

---

Here's to our local sponsor. Check out what they can do for you:

Need a lead-safe Certification for your Philly landlord license? George Cahill and the team at Philly Lead Inspections are on standby to get the job done. His inspectors are certified by the EPA and offer testing that is completed in an hour, with results in under a week. George and his team show up on time and offer the most competitive prices in town — plus, they're available seven days a week. Visit Philly Lead Inspections here to learn more.

Click here to get your business featured in this spot.

---

Here are the top stories in Philadelphia today:

1. Just think, if you get married on Valentine's Day you'll always remember your anniversary! But you better buy two gifts! Couples saying "I do" stood in front of the iconic LOVE statue in LOVE Park on February 14 to exchange vows in this beloved Philly tradition. (WHYY)
2. Thousands of people enjoy all the activities and events at the refurbished Dilworth Plaza year-round, but it's closed to the public after hours. When a security guard came upon a group of men around 11:30 p.m. he tried to get them to leave and they responded by firing two shots at him. A bullet struck a cafe window and the guard was not harmed but police have CCTV footage of the incident and are investigating. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
3. They call him Bruce. And the Jersey boy is playing two shows this summer at Citizens Bank Park. He is also playing Wells Fargo in March and the avalanche to get those tickets caused Ticketmaster to "experience the largest demand for tickets in Philadelphia music history."And if you know Bruce Springsteen fans, they are already camping out for tickets and making plans to see and experience The Boss once again .even though days of camping out for tickets are long gone with his $20 nosebleed seats. No matter, grab those snug but well-worn dungarees and that sweaty red bandana. (WPVI-TV)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Arts Access TV - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (6:00 PM)
• Mandell Presents: Dahlak Brathwaite - Spiritrials (7:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at El Camino Real Restaurant (7:00 PM)
• Mandell Presents: Dahlak Brathwaite – Spiritrials (7:00 PM)
• Choral Pops Concert - Keystone Academy Charter School (7:30 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Trolley Tap House (8:00 PM)

---

From my notebook:

• Who doesn't love a good Twitter Fight? A Kansas City Chief sent a Philadelphia Eagle a Valentine's Day message. It had to do with holding and losing the Super Bowl. I don't think there's going to be a second date. (6abc Philadelphia).
• Yes, we know it was Philly girl and Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph singing the Black National Anthem at Super Bowl 57, but did you catch the ASL performer? Check out her Philly roots and story here. (PhillyVoice.com)
• Sneakerheads at PA Convention Center. As a kid growing up in Philadelphia, the worst thing to do was to show up on the corner or at the playground wearing a pair of bo-bos. If you had a pair of knock off, no-name cheap sneakers on your feet, you should've just stayed home and watched The Price is Right with your grandma. Sneakers like Nike, Adidas, Puma and Reebok are not just footwear anymore, they are a movement. And a business as thousands of "sneakerheads" came to Philly. Philadelphia Sneaker Con: Photos from the Pa. Convention Center (billypenn.com)

---

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• 1600 Spruce Street Home, Design & Gift — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Featured events:

• Presidents' Weekend of Fun and Flavor (February 17)
• Add your event

---

You're officially in the loop 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Philadelphia Patch newsletter? Contact me at philadelphia@patch.com