🌱 Two Killed at Shangri- Lai + Flyer Passes on Pride + Mayor Stack?

Morning, neighbors! I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Philadelphia Daily. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in our community, including updates on...

• Two people were shot and killed at the Shangri-La Chinese Restaurant.
• Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov sat out LGBTQ pride night festivities.
• Former Lt. Gov Mike Stack announces intentions to run for mayor.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and windy. High: 50 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. Who knew going out to eat would be so deadly in Philadelphia? According to police, at least 16 shots were fired shortly before 11:30 p.m. inside the Shangri-La Chinese Restaurant on the 5400 block of Chester Avenue. Johron Jones, 19, of the 5400 block of Chester Avenue, was shot multiple times in the head and torso and Kristie Manago, 43, of the 5200 block of Chester Avenue, was shot in the shoulder. Both victims were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where they were pronounced dead a short time later. (6abc Philadelphia)
2. Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov cited his Russian Orthodox religion as the reason he did not participate in pregame warmups when the team wore Pride-themed jerseys and used warmup sticks wrapped in rainbow Pride tape. The 26-year-old Provorov did not skate with his teammates before Tuesday night's game against Anaheim as the Flyers celebrated their annual Pride night in celebration and support of the LGBTQ+ community. He played nearly 23 minutes in Philadelphia's 5-2 victory. "I respect everybody's choices," Provorov said after the game. "My choice is to stay true to myself and my religion. That's all I'm going to say." (6abc Philadelphia).
   
3. Philadelphia Democratic Party head Bob Brady has confirmed that former Lt. Governor Mike Stack made his intentions of joining the mayoral race known during a meeting of party leadership. Stack was in the PA Senate and was ward leader of the 58th Ward. At one point he actually tried his hand at standup comedy, and put an advertisement on backstage.com as "Michael J Stack aka Honorable Governor Stack aka Mikey Stacks."Brady also confirmed rumors that State Senator Vincent Hughes is taking a serious look at the packed field of candidates who will run for the city's top executive position. (WHYY).

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Today in Philadelphia:

• End of 2nd Qtr. - Multicultural Academy CS (12:00 AM)
• Olweus - Keystone Academy Charter School (12:00 AM)
• HIgh School Midterm Makeups - Julia R Masterman (12:00 AM)
• Q2B Turn-in Date - U School (12:00 AM)
• Q2B Work Deadline - U School (12:00 AM)
• Olweus Meeting - Keystone Academy Charter School (9:22 AM)
• Winter Sock Hop - Carver Engineering & Science (3:00 PM)
• Southern Girls Varsity Basketball Vs. West (3:15 PM)
• The Searchers - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (5:00 PM)
• Girls JV/V Basketball vs. ACV ( H) - Keystone Academy Charter School (6:00 PM)
• We Came As Romans: DARKBLOOM TOUR 2023 (7:00 PM)
• Wu Man, pipa & Hsin-Yun Huang, viola (7:30 PM)
• Best of the Eagles (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Start working on your bathing suit body now! We also suggest to binge watch Baywatch. Philly is looking for lifeguards. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
• Forget bathing suit bodies, who wants a Thin Mint? Girl Scout Cookie season is here with a new cookie for sale. (NBC 10 )
• At this point, just reserve your downtheshore vacation three years in advance! It's not even a full month into winter yet, but lots of people have already made their plans for summer at the beach along the Jersey Shore — all part of a growing trend that could leave many with fewer choices on where to stay, especially if waiting too long to book. (nbcphiladelphia.com)
• Get your coffee and your Eagles Green On. Dunkin' on Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia is hosting a pep rally Friday for the Eagles playoff appearance. The rally will be held from 8a.m. to 10 a.m. at the 1500 Spring Garden St. Dunkin'. (PA Patch)

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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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