🌱 Students Can Choose Nonbinary + Driver Shot In Car Jacking

Dan Casarella
Updated ·4 min read

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Here are the top stories today in Philadelphia:

  1. Starting on Monday, students in the School District of Philadelphia’s system can mark their gender as nonbinary. Superintendent William Hite announced the change Thursday afternoon. Students, parents, and teachers received email and text notifications of the policy update, which will allow students to update their gender without legal documentation or a parent or guardian’s approval. (Billy Penn)

  2. A gunman shot a man during a carjacking in Northeast Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood on Thursday morning. According to Philadelphia police, the 31-year-old driver's Dodge Charger was taken around 5:45 a.m. along the 4600 block of Strahle Street.During the confrontation, the gunman shot the driver once in the buttocks. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

  3. Rumors are swirling that Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw may leave to become the top cop in New York City. On Wednesday, Outlaw responded to those rumors, saying that they were false. Outlaw became the first Black woman to be named commissioner of the Philadelphia police department in February of 2020 and has been linked to the same job in the Big Apple ever since Mayor-elect Eric Adams, a former police captain, promised that his first top cop would be a woman. (Philadelphia Patch)

  4. The experts at WalletHub recently took a look at various behaviors in cities across the United States to determine which cities were the most "sinful." Philadelphia broke the top 10. According to WalletHub, Philadelphia is the 6th most sinful city. (Philadelphia Patch)

  5. The Phiadelphia 76ers keep finding ways to defeat the Charlotte Hornets. Wednesday’s 110-106 victory at the Spectrum Center marked the Sixers’ 16th consecutive series win over the Hornets. It’s the longest current winning streak by an NBA team against a particular opponent. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

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Today in Philadelphia:

  • Virtual Discover Series - USciences - McNeil Science and Technology Center (8:00 AM)

  • United States Naval Academy Visit - Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber (10:30 AM)

  • Veteran's Meditation & Yoga (10:30 AM)

  • A Part of Me Boutique Hosts Visiting Clothing Designer Denise Goring (3:00 PM)

  • E.A. Sports Club Online - Yeadon Public Library (3:30 PM)

  • The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show (7:00 PM)

  • Holiday Scouting Event with Pack 179 and Troop 179 (7:00 PM)

  • DEARLY DEPARTED - Allens Lane Art Center (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • School District of Philadelphia: "The District will offer a non-binary gender option, in addition to male and female options, in its SIS and student and family portals. Learn More: " (Facebook)

  • City of Philadelphia Government: "Don’t know what taxes you can file & pay electronically on the Philadelphia Tax Center? Need to set up a new tax account? We’ve got you covered! Check out our user guide: http://ow.ly/mZ1v50GXW9C" (Facebook)

  • Philadelphia Department of Public Health: "More than 200,000 of our Philadelphia neighbors are struggling to provide food for their household. YOU could be the change our city needs to end hunger! " (Facebook)

  • Philadelphia Department of Public Health: "Another day, another confirmation that the COVID-19 booster works. #VaxUpPhilly " (Facebook)

  • Free Library of Philadelphia: "The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition in Philadelphia and beyond! Whether you’re going or not, whether you’ve seen it or have yet to see it, these picture books are a great introduction to this classic holiday event:" (Facebook)

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— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Byrant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.

This article originally appeared on the Philadelphia Patch