🌱 Teen Girl Shot + Another SEPTA Stabbing + Home Invasion Shooting

Hi all. It's me, Patty-Pat Kozlowski, your host of the Philadelphia Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Today you'll learn about these stories and more...

• A 13 -year-old girl visiting her aunt's home in Philadelphia was shot through the window.
• Police are searching for a man accused of a stabbing at a SEPTA station Tuesday afternoon.
• A 55-year-old man was shot during a home invasion in South Philadelphia.

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Times of clouds and sun. High: 55 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. What's the worst thing that could happen to a 13-year-old girl visiting her great aunt in Philadelphia? Unfortunately, the innocent teen became another statistic in a city riddled with gun violence. As she sat in her aunt's living room, bullets tore through the front window and struck the teen in the shoulder. She was rushed to the hospital and is in stable condition. (nbcphiladelphia.com)
2. The Girard Station on 1200 North Broad Street was the scene of yet another violent attack on SEPTA's subway. Two men were fighting on the platform until one man stabbed the other man in the neck. This is all too recent as last week, two stabbings and a shooting occurred on SEPTA stations and routes prompting riders and citizens to wonder if Philadelphia's public transit system is safe for commuters and students. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
3. A 55-year-old man was surprised by a home intruder who forced his way in the back door of the South Philadelphia home. It happened on Monday evening around 10 p.m. and although nothing was taken from the home, the resident was shot twice in the back before the intruder fled. (Philadelphia, PA Patch)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Counselor's Appreciation Day - Multicultural Academy CS (12:00 AM)
• Freshman Academy Class Meeting (Auditorium) (10:22 AM)
• Free At-Home COVID Test Distribution (2:00 PM)
• Pop-Up Taste of African Heritage - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (3:00 PM)
• Swim Meet - Carver Engineering & Science (3:15 PM)
• Boys JH Basketball @ Karns City - Keystone Academy Charter School (4:00 PM)
• TAPS ACADEMY - Gr. 7 - 12 -- Municipal Branch (4:00 PM)
• Paschalville Community Input Meeting: Artist Proposal Presentations (5:30 PM)
• Arts Access TV - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (6:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at El Camino Real Restaurant (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Does your dog play poker? Well, Fido might not be allowed on the casino floor in A.C. but he's more than welcomed at the new Good Dog Bar-and they want his picture! According to Philly Voice, "Good Dog Bar Atlantic City, set to open next month, is hosting its inaugural dog photo contest through March 1. The contest, which the bar has hosted for years at its original Philadelphia location, asks pet lovers in the region to submit the best photos of their canine friends for chances to win prizes." PhillyVoice
• In case you haven't heard, the Eagles are in the Super Bowl. And even though we feel the best place to watch is at home with homemade cheesesteaks, pierogies and a big crockpot of buffalo chicken dip, some fans want to be in a sport's bar. Tasting Table compiled a list of Philly-area's 13 bars you can catch the game at and eat, drink and celebrate! 13 Best Bars In Philadelphia To Watch The Super Bowl (tastingtable.com)
• Hey, Buddy-can you spare $17.76? This is by far, the best deal in Philly. This week only, if you walk up to the Forrest Theater's box office AND you are wearing EAGLES gear, you can snag show tickets to see 1776 for only $17.76. Grab that Hurts jersey and head to 11th and Walnut! NBC10 Philadelphia (nbcphiladelphia.com)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you around!

— 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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