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After a mediocre second half, culminating in a bitterly disappointing loss to the hated New York Mets in the divisional round of the playoffs that ended any chance of a World Series, Phillies head decision maker Dave Dombrowski almost certainly will be retooling this team for another crack at the big prize next year. Who stays? Who might go? Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick disagreed on clean energy policy, gun laws and abortion rights in a Tuesday debate moderated by 6ABC. Aside from the debate, McCormick faced questions about tax breaks he receives on a Pa. property. [6ABC/WHYY]
• Some drug users in Kensington say police are using Narcan on people who are not overdosing, as a way to punish resistance or enforce compliance with orders. [Inquirer$]
• More funding for SEPTA is unlikely this year thanks to deep conflicts over gaming expansion. [Spotlight PA]
• Philadelphia Orchestra musicians made a public display of absentee votingahead of an international trip in order to encourage fellow Philadelphians to make a plan. [WHYY]
• Student filmmakers from North Philadelphia document gun violence in a new PBS documentary. [WHYY]
• UArts alum Phillip Deceus is set to perform at the Academy of Music during the latest Broadway tour of “Hamilton.”
MAYOR WATCH
The mayor has no public events scheduled for Tuesday.
Weekly brief on gun violence prevention (with PCGVR)
We publish this report each week in partnership with the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting.
• The U.S. Supreme Court tossed out an earlier decision that allowed 18-year-olds to carry guns during emergencies in Pennsylvania. [6ABC]
• The Philly DA’s Office awarded $620,000 in micro-grants to 32 organizationsto help address root causes of violence. Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis also joined Councilman Kenyatta Johnson’s roundtable on gun violence Tuesday and touted a $5 million increase in state funds for gun violence prevention programs. [Tribunex2]
• A grieving mother whose son was killed in gun violence in 2009 appeared against her will in a Trump campaign ad and is asking the former president to intervene. [WHYY]
• The Civic Coalition to Save Lives named Rev. David W. Brown of Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication as its new executive director. [savephillylives.org]
By the numbers in Philadelphia
- 23: Shooting victims recorded last week, including 6 fatalities, vs. 19 with 2 fatalities the week prior. [Philly Police]
- 880: Shooting victims as of October 13 were down 38% vs. the previous year. [PCGVR]
- 205: Year-to-date homicides, down 41% vs. last year’s pace; down 26% vs. five years ago [Philly Police]
ON THE CALENDAR
☕ Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 17-20: The Café Mocha Murders
Pier Players presents a caffeinated whodunit with latte art and the imminent threat of death at Christ Church Neighborhood House. Coffee, pastries, snacks, and 21+ beverages will be served. $16.30 or pay-what-you-can. (7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Fri-Sat; 2 p.m. Sunday)
🎞️ Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 17-27: 33rd Philadelphia Film Festival
This year’s Festival will offer in-person screenings at all PFS venues (Film Society Center, Film Society Bourse, and Film Society East). Tickets and film details are here.
🧑🏽🤝🧑🏻 Friday, Oct. 18: Brothers in Grief
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. A reception and book signing will follow at Public Trust. Free RSVP. (5 to 7 p.m.)
🐦⬛ Saturday, Oct. 19: Halloween at Elfreth’s Alley
Trick or treat in Old City (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and enjoy “Edgar Allan Poe’s Philadelphia Stories” (2 to 4 p.m.)
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