🌱 Marry Me Billboard + Son Kills Mom In Frankford + Awful Milestone

Hello and happy Tuesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Philadelphia today. In today's issue, you'll find these stories and more...

• A man pops the question for all to see-on a billboard!
• A terrifying family murder that started in Bucks County and ended in Frankford.
• The School District of Philadelphia hit a horrific milestone due to Philadelphia gun violence.

---

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 74 Low: 55.

---

Business owners and marketers in Philadelphia: Do you want to build awareness with local customers? I have a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our readers to local businesses they need to know. Click here to learn more.

---

Here are the top stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Felipe wants to ask Andressa to marry him in a big way. How's splashing the message along the I-95 highway? If by chance you are traveling I-95 North near Academy Road exit, be on the lookout for the digital ad up in the sky on a billboard. Felipe tells the whole City of Philadelphia that he loves his lady and asks, "Will You Marry Me?" P.S. She said, "YES!" (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
2. There is no easy way to report this horrific murder. Carol Clark's birthday was on Easter Sunday. The wheelchair bound woman and stroke victim was turning 72 and looking forward to celebrating with her family. The night before, her son, Sean Rivera allegedly poisoned her iced tea in her Bucks County home with fentanyl. He then wheeled her lethargic body into her car and drove her to a shed in the Frankford section of Philadelphia and shot her five times killing her. (WPVI-TV)
3. This is a milestone nobody wants to reach, but it happened in the School District of Philadelphia. Due to the horrific gun violence and lawlessness in the City of Philadelphia, the SDP reported that 100 of their students have been shot in this school year. More ghastly is that 20 of those children were killed by those gunshots. (fox29.com)

---

From our sponsor:

There's a reason over 4 million people read Morning Brew — the free daily email delivering the latest news across business, finance, and tech. Let's face it: traditional news can be dry, dense, and boring, but Morning Brew is written in a witty yet educational tone that makes reading the news actually enjoyable. The best part? It's 100% free and only takes 5 minutes to read every single time so that you can get all of the most relevant updates and get on with your day. If you're interested in business, current events, or just want to learn something new there's really no reason not to try it.

---

Today in Philadelphia:

• Writers Share - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (6:00 PM)
• Free Rockstar Connect Hershey Networking Event (April, Hershey, PA) (6:00 PM)
• Home and School Association General Meeting (7:30 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Dave and Buster's - Philadelphia (7:30 PM)
• Chronicles at Chris's Jazz Cafe - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (8:00 PM)
• Big Ideas for Little Learners - Perseverance (8:00 PM)

---

From my notebook:

• Did you say "Spicy Ketchup"? We're guessing the Heinz people see that alot of us are turning to salsa and siracha to dip our fries in. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
• Maybe those mega-supermarkets are finally getting some healthy competition. The Grocery Outlet has opened its fifth store in Philadelphia and looks to expand in the burbs too! The Grocery Outlet opened on American Street in a neighborhood known for being a "food desert" because residents did not have access to fresh food. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
• She has sawdust in her veins-A Philadelphia woman builds 43-year legacy in construction. When Dona File started as a carpenter four decades ago, she was bullied by the guys on the jobsite telling her she took a job away from a man. Today, she's one of the bosses! (WPVI-TV)

---

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:

• Prepare For The Future You Want: Retirement Planning -- Aging in Place (April 12)
• Take Back the Night Walk: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Event (April 13)
• SpeakUp! Parenting Adult Coffee on Drugs & Alcohol (April 14)
• SpeakUp! Parenting Adult Coffee on Drug & Alcohol (April 19)
• Life Is A Caberet-Savor the Wines of Israel (April 23)
• Add your event

---

That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with 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