🌱Tow Driver Shot + Girl Survives Three-Story Fall + Green For Parker

Welcome back, Philadelphia! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news on...

• A tow truck driver was shot several times and it was caught on surveillance video.
• A young girl is recovering after falling from a three-story home on Tuesday.
• Cherelle Parker gets a former opponent's endorsement.

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But first, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-shower. High: 63 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Sallieu Sesay just got done working as a tow truck driver and parked his car to go home to his five kids. Armed robbers wearing masks attempted to rob him and shot him several times on the 2100 block of S. 72nd Street in Southwest Philadelphia. Police say Sesay made his way to his family's home and banged on the door for help. The entire violent crime was caught on surveillance cameras in the area. (6abc Philadelphia)
2. A 7-year old girl is lucky to be alive after she fell out a third story window of a home. Police rushed to the scene of 31st and Diamond Streets and found the girl with injuries to her arms and legs. She was rushed to the hospital and police continue to investigate. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
3. The Philadelphia Mayor's Race keeps getting more interesting. Just last week, candidate Derek Green dropped out of the race. He now has endorsed Cherelle Parker, his former city council colleague. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Q4 Student-led Conferences - U School (12:00 AM)
• McDonald's Hosts Hiring Event on Wednesday, April 26 Across Region (1:00 PM)
• McDonald's Hosts Hiring Event on Wednesday, April 26th Across the Region (1:00 PM)
• The David McCullough Prize for Excellence in American Public History Reception and Award Ceremony (5:30 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at El Camino Real Restaurant (7:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Trolley Tap House (8:00 PM)
• People's Light presents "Songs for Nobodies" by Joanna Murray-Smith (8:03 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Central High School's "The RoboLancers" celebrated on Tuesday-that because their robotics team won the 2023 FIRST Impact Award at a Houston robotics Championship! Yes, it's ok to start singing the Mr. Robot-o song now. Philadelphia high school robotics team wins prestigious award at Houston championship (fox29.com)
• Don't you just wish you can have a beer and hang with your dog at the bar? Well, grab Spike, Snoopy and Lassie and head over to Bark Social in Manayunk! (P.S. If my dog Gary hits on you, don't worry, he's neutered and microchipped.) Philly's newest social club is for both you and your dog | (PHL17.com)
• DAY-O! The legendary Harry Belafonte has died at age 96. Check out this Philly connection he had with our city. (6abc Philadelphia)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow 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.

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