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🌱 PA to NJ Car Chase + Here Comes Nicole + City Council Abortion Bill

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Hey, Philadelphia! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Philadelphia Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening these days in town, including updates on...

  • A police pursuit started in Kensington and ended near Route 73 in Evesham, NJ.
  • Hurricane Nicole brings high winds, torrential rains and some flooding today in Phila.
  • A City Council committee gave a green light for a three-bill package that is designed to defend abortion rights and protect patients who seek reproductive health treatment in Philadelphia.

But first, today's weather:

Tropical rainstorm. High: 69 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

  1. Do you think he used his EZ-PASS? Philadelphia Highway patrol officers spotted a vehicle around Frankford and Allegheny Avenues on Wednesday evening that fit the description of a Honda used in two recent shootings, including one last Saturday night where nine people were shot outside a Kensington bar. A police helicopter immediately went airborne following the vehicle and a high speed police chase from Kensington, over the Tacony Palmyra Bridge and into New Jersey ensued. (6abc Philadelphia)
  2. Call her fashionably late, but Hurricane Nicole, churning off the coast of Florida is bringing us a Friday of bad weather. Many thought hurricane season was done in late September,but coming up the coast is a concern. Look for today 10 a.m. through 6 p.m., the region will likely see scattered downpours, gusty winds and localized floods with a possible tornado watch.(fox29.com)
  3. The right to a safe, legal abortion in Philadelphia was the topic of a meeting on a series of bills and a resolution in City Council. Councilmember Helen Gym said the goal is to make sure politicians don't try to interrupt Philadelphian's right to choose. The bills will now go to the full council for approval. (WHYY)

Today in Philadelphia:

  • Jewelry for Your Walls! (9:00 AM)
  • Post-Election Quarterbacking (10:00 AM)
  • Veterans Eat Free at Misconduct Tavern (12:00 PM)
  • Arts Access TV - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Red, White and Vroom! Meet the veteran whose military-themed car travels the country for a cause. A 1969 Camaro was a big hit at the 247th Marine Corp Birthday party at Tankie's Tavern in South Philadelphia. (6abc Philadelphia)
  • When you see Brian Anthony Wilson's face on TV or in a movie, does he look familiar? Yeah, maybe you've seen him in Philly. From The Wire to Law & Order: SVU to countless stage productions, the Germantown born-and-bred talent has quite the resume. (phillymag.com)
  • Craving Pickles and Beer? Okay pickle lovers, here's the dilly (yes, terrible pun), Wissahickon Brewing Company (3705 West School House Lane) is inviting Penny Pickles for a night of craft beers and gourmet pickle pairings. The Pickles and Beer pairing is taking place on Sunday November 13th from 5-7 pm. (Wooder Ice)
  • Philly Loves Phil-and it showed with a sold out show at the Keswick Theater in Glenside, PA last night. Phil Rosenthal, host and star of "Somebody Feed Phil" stopped in our area for a book tour of his hit Netflix show. He was interviewed by Philadelphia celebrity chef Michael Solomonov. ( Netflix Original Group | 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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