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After a mediocre second half that ended with a bitterly disappointing loss to the hated New York Mets in the playoffs that ended any chance of a World Series, Phillies chief decision-maker Dave Dombrowski will almost certainly coach this team to another major-prize success next year . Who stays? Who can go? Continue reading…
SUMMARY: What else happened?
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• Democratic U.S. Senator Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick in Tuesday’s debate, he disagreed with immaculate energy policy, gun regulations and abortion rights moderated by 6ABC. In addition to the debate, McCormick faced questions about tax breaks he receives on real estate in Pa. [6ABC/WHYY]
• Some drug users in Kensington claims police utilize Narcan on people who don’t overdoseas a way to punish resistance or force compliance with orders. [Inquirer$]
• More funding for SEPTA this year is unlikely thanks to deep conflicts over game expansion. [Spotlight PA]
• Philadelphia Orchestra musicians he publicly showed how to vote by correspondencebefore traveling internationally to encourage other Philadelphians to develop a plan. [WHYY]
• Student filmmakers from North Philadelphia Document gun violence in a novel PBS documentary. [WHYY]
• He is UArts alumnus Phillip Deceus will perform at the Academy of Music during the final Broadway tour of “Hamilton.”
MAYOR CLOCK
The mayor does not plan any public events for Tuesday.
Weekly Gun Violence Prevention Brief (from PCGVR)
We publish this report every week in partnership with Philadelphia Gun Violence Reporting Center.
• United States Supreme Court rejected the earlier decision that allowed 18-year-olds to carry guns during emergencies in Pennsylvania. [6ABC]
• Award-winning Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office $620,000 in microgrants to 32 organizationsto facilitate address the root causes of violence. Lt. Governor of Pa. Austin Davis also joined Councilman Kenyatta Johnson’s roundtable on gun violence on Tuesday touted a $5 million enhance in state funding for gun violence prevention programs. [Tribunex2]
•A a grieving mother whose son was killed in a shooting in 2009 appeared against her will in a Trump campaign ad and is asking the former president to intervene. [WHYY]
• Citizens’ Coalition to Save Lives named Reverend David W. Brown Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University as its novel executive director. [savephillylives.org]
By the numbers in Philadelphia
- 23: Shooting victims recorded last weekincluding 6 fatalities compared to 19 and 2 fatalities the week before. [Philly Police]
- 880: Shooting victims from October 13 decreased by 38% compared to the previous year. [PCGVR]
- 205: Since the beginning of the year murdersa 41% decrease compared to last year’s pace; a decline of 26% compared to five years ago [Philly Police]
IN THE CALENDAR
☕ Thursday-Sunday, October 17-20: Murders at the Mocha Cafe
Pier Players presents a caffeinated crime thriller with latte art and an imminent threat of death at Christ Church Neighborhood House. Coffee, cookies, snacks and over 21 drinks will be served. $16.30 or pay what you can. (7:30 p.m. on Thursday; 8:00 p.m. Friday to Saturday; 2:00 p.m. on Sunday)
🎞️ Thursday-Sunday, October 17-27: 33rd Philadelphia Film Festival
This year’s screenings will be held in all PFS facilities (Film Society Center, Film Society Exchange and Wschód Film Society). Tickets and film details can be found here.
🧑🏽🤝🧑🏻 Friday, October 18: Brothers in Sorrow
AND a conversation about the hidden costs of gun violence and the inner lives of children in crisis features author Nora Gross and educator Christina Cho in conversation with community members Maxayn Gooden and Jaylen Frisby. This will be followed by a reception and book signing at the Public Trust. Free reply. (from 17:00 to 19:00)
🐦⬛ Saturday, October 19: Halloween in Elfreth’s Alley
Trick or Treat in the Old Town (11:00-13:00) i enjoy ‘Edgar Allan Poe’s Philadelphia Tales’ (from 14:00 to 16:00)
Catch up on what you missed last week
10 Years of Philadelphia Personalities; VNA dismissals; Indigenous Peoples Day | Morning summary
Philly Film Fest returns ‘Filmadelphia’; Indigenous celebrations; The SS United States prepares to sail | Morning summary
Reaching SEPTA: Philly Sake Club Meets; Bicycle safety public meetings | Morning summary
The success of Open Streets; Latino playwrights; IV fluid deficiency | Morning summary
Billy Penn at age 10; Abbott Elementary returns; Weekly Gun Violence Roundup | Morning summary
Curbside Collection: Shapiro Commemorates October 7 in Philadelphia; You are invited to the party | Morning summary
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