🌱 Man Killed On Porch + EAGLES: Work of Art + Oropeza Fights For Seat

Good morning, everybody. 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 in town these days. Today we have these stories and more:

• A man was shot and killed while standing on his front porch in Frankford.
• A Philadelphia artist creates "Bird Feed" mural ahead of Super Bowl 57.
• Sam Oropeza is fighting to become a Republican Councilman-at-Large.

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But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny, breezy and mild. High: 58 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Is your own front porch not even safe in Philadelphia anymore? Apparently not. On Wednesday evening, a 32-year-old man was standing on his front porch when he was shot and killed. It hapend on the 7300 block of Sylvester Street around 7:30 p.m. Police found two guns and have not made any arrests yet. (6abc Philadelphia)
2. Only in Philadelphia can you find a huge wall mural titled,"Bird Feed." Check out this mural, painted by artist Meg Saligman at 501 South Street. You can't miss it. It's a huge eagle carrying away a defeated Andy Reid and in it's powerful talons is a scrambling Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes.(WPVI-TV)
3. Sam Oropeza knows how to fight. With a 13-3 record in MMA-style fighting, he mentors and coaches young fighters on Sunday mornings at Front Street Gym and calls them the "Sunday Scrappers." But he's also fighting an uphill battle-without political party support-to win an at-large Council seat in May. (AL DIA News)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• The Jersey Tenors at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia (9:00 AM)
• The FRIENDS Experience: The One Near Philadelphia (12:00 PM)
• Cheese and Wine with Your Valentine - Northeast Phila Chamber-Commerce (5:00 PM)
• Arts Access TV - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (6:00 PM)
• Drexel Dance Ensemble - Obscuring of One (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Just don't make green chicken! Federal Donuts brings back popular Philadelphia Eagles-themed 'Iggle' donut ! The foodie mecca known for its chicken and donuts rolls out this sweet treat that will have you yelling, "Go, Birds!"(WPVI-TV)
• It costs alotta moolah to run for Mayor of Philadelphia. Just think what all this cabbage could do in our inner-city neighborhoods and schools. Here's how much money Philly Mayoral Candidates have raised so far: (Philadelphia magazine)
• Peter, Paul & Mary! The 2023 Philadelphia Folk Festival is canceled! Organizers say they are in over $200,000 of debt and have pushed paused on this year's festivities. (The News Journal)

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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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