🌱 Was That A Tornado? + Philly Youth March+ Senator Fetterman Home

Hello, hello. Patty-Pat Kozlowski here with your fresh copy of the Philadelphia Patch newsletter, full of all the community news you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• Yes, Toto! That was a tornado that touched down on Saturday evening!
• Dozens of Philadelphia teens and young adults marched around City Hall to protest the unsafe streets and gun violence.
• PA Senator John Fetterman has been released from the Walter Reed Military Medical Center and is home with his family after battling depression.

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But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny; breezy, warmer. High: 67 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Philadelphia:

1. See any wicked witches, yellow brick roads or ruby slippers on Saturday evening? The National Weather Service confirmed that a EF-1 Tornado tore through Cinnaminson, NJ a neighboring Philly suburb just across the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge. Around 7 p.m. winds reached over 100 m.p.h. and snapped utility poles, uprooted trees, blew off siding, lawn furniture and yes, even some port-o-potties from construction sites were blown over as the tornado touched down on a six-mile stretch just missing Philly along the Delaware River. (6abc Philadelphia).
2. "I'm 17 years old. I've been a victim of gun violence for 17 years." Those were the cold, hard facts stated by Ryshee Shaw, a student at Samuel Fels High who lost his father to gun violence 17 years ago. He joined dozens of other Philly teens who marched and rallied around Philadelphia City Hall on Sunday to say "We are tired of living in a war zone!" (inquirer.com)
3. "I am so happy to be home. I'm excited to be the father and husband I want to be and the senator Pennsylvania deserves." Those were the words of PA Senator John Fetterman as he was released from the Walter Reed Military Medical Center in Washington, D.C. after he suffered a stroke during his senate campaign last fall and then suffered from clinical depression.(cbsnews.com)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Spring Break - Julia R Masterman (12:00 AM)
• NLArts Spring Vacation Camp - Liberty Lands Community Garden (8:00 AM)
• ALICE Instructor Certification - Weavers Way Co-Op (9:00 AM)
• Singing for Busy Adults Classes (6:00 PM)
• Cheerleading Booster Meeting - Keystone Academy Charter School (7:00 PM)
• Jazz Jam - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (7:00 PM)
• Question to a Psychic My Psychic Talk Radio Show - Call in your Free Question to me (7:00 PM)
• Free Comedy Show Monday (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• This outdoor market is legendary and it's finally legal and permitted! For years, Asian vendors would set up shop selling homemade chicken wings, spring rolls, crafts and clothing along the paths and woods of FDR Park at the south end of Broad Street. After years of collaboration and working with the City, this market is one of Philly's best! (WHYY)
• Hey! Who was that hosting Saturday Night Live? "Abbott Elementary" star Quinta Brunson made her "Saturday Night Live" hosting debut. (PhillyVoice.com)
• C'mon! Who doesn't want a whistle? Philadelphia Parks & Recreation: "14 DAYS left to apply to be a lifeguard by April 15 to a $1000 end-of-season bonus! Reason #14 to apply: Mentor young people! Make a difference in your community by applying at phila.gov/lifeguard today." (Philadelphia Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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That's it 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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