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Good morning, Philly.
In today’s newsletter, we bring you coverage of the shooting of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and others at his campaign rally Saturday evening in Western Pennsylvania.
It’s set to be a steamy Sunday with temps in the mid-90s, but it’ll feel more like triple digits and there’s a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. A heat advisory is in effect through Monday morning, and the city has declared a heat health emergency for the first half of the week.
— Paola Pérez and Diane Mastrull (morningnewsletter@inquirer.com)
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Former President Donald Trump had just begun his remarks at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., Saturday evening when a series of gunshots rang out followed by screams.
Secret Service agents rushed toward Trump and soon whisked the Republican presidential nominee from the stage, his right ear and face bloodied but reported to be “fine.”
At least two people were killed, including the suspected shooter, and two rally attendees were injured, along with Trump, authorities said.
President Joe Biden spoke to Trump Saturday night after publicly denouncing the violence, and his campaign said it would pull down television ads as quickly as possible and halt campaign-related communication until further notice.
The shooting comes amid a presidential campaign that has sharply divided the nation over volatile issues including gun violence, the right to carry firearms, and women’s reproductive rights. And while Biden’s campaign is mired in conflict, as some Democratic members of Congress call on him to quit the race.
What you should know today
Vice President Kamala Harris, a top option to replace President Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket, defended the president while addressing a conference of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander voters in Philly Saturday. She also paid a visit to Reading Terminal Market.
Police are searching for the gunmen who shot three children — including a 2-year-old boy who just celebrated his birthday — in North Philadelphia on Thursday night.
Longtime 94.1 WIP-FM host Howard Eskin did not appear on his Saturday morning show, and has yet to publicly speak since allegations surfaced about improper behavior at Citizens Bank Park.
A West Oak Lane man was sentenced last week to 3½ to 10 years in state prison for holding a teen girl against her will at the Willow Grove Mall last summer.
The city of Philadelphia has revealed that more than 35,000 people were affected by a data breach in its email system last year, but investigators have found no evidence that anyone was victimized by identity theft or fraud.
Forty-two people were displaced after a fire at an apartment complex in the city’s Rhawnhurst section on Thursday night, authorities said. The cause of the fire was unknown.
All city workers will be required to work in-person on a full-time basis starting Monday after a Philadelphia judge on Friday sided with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration and rejected an emergency lawsuit challenging the policy.
Legalized recreational-use marijuana is not included in Pennsylvania’s budget, delaying a deal that cannabis advocates had hoped lawmakers would strike before the summer’s fiscal deadline. Meanwhile, the state Senate approved a bill expanding the availability of canned cocktail drinks at local bars, grocery chains, and beer stores.
AT&T announced Friday that nearly all of its mobile phone customers’ information was exposed in a massive data breach over the course of months in 2022. Here are five things to know.
A dissident journalist settled in the Philadelphia region after being expelled from his home country of China in 2018 for criticizing its authoritarian government. Then they came for an unsuspecting target: his daughter.
This is Roland Bui, a man of many trades who connects key tastemakers across the city in hopes of making Philadelphia better and more vibrant.
The longtime Philadelphian juggles many plates. You might find him posing for a home goods brand, serving cocktails at a nearby lounge, or curating a list of the best bites for the Lunar New Year.
But the gig Bui cherishes the most is his role as a culinary connector. He’s passionate about linking Philly chefs, business owners, and dining connoisseurs up with one another.
In his own words: “There are a lot of creative people and creative silos in the city, and they don’t necessarily interact or merge,” Bui said. “If you look at a Venn diagram, you have a lot going on in Philly. But what I see is a lot of people who should be talking to each other.”
And his impact is felt across the city. One chef told arts and entertainment reporter Earl Hopkins that Bui is more than an event organizer or consultant; he’s a booming presence in the food industry. And another chef compared Bui to “Scotty in Star Trek” for his engineering skills and in guiding the city’s chefs to use key tools.
❓Pop quiz
In a recent interview, which Philly-born actor said he found standing in line for coffee appalling?
A) Rob McElhenney
B) Kevin Bacon
C) Kevin Hart
D) Bradley Cooper
Think you know? Check your answer.
🧩 Unscramble the anagram
Hint: This Phillie’s jersey is the second-highest-selling MLB jersey so far this year
BERRY PREACH
Email us if you know the answer. We’ll select a reader at random to shout out here. Cheers to Helene Regetta who correctly guessed Friday’s answer: gymnastics. A company in Reading made the sparkly uniforms that will be worn by Team USA athletes competing in this sport.
Photo of the day
🔔 Let freedom ring: The Bicentennial Bell was unveiled in its new location at the recently renovated Benjamin Rush Garden at Third and Walnut Streets during a ceremony on Friday, more than a decade after it was last on public view.
🎶 For today’s Sunday track, we’re listening to: “It’s too close for comfort / This heat has got right out of hand.”
👋🏽 Thanks for catching up on the news with us. Take care out there.