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Yo, Philly in the News

A Philadelphia police officer was responding to a call to assist another officer around 1AM this morning when his police car collided with another car at a downtown intersection. The officer is listed in critical condition, but his prognosis is good.

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Yo, Philly in the News

Some lucky schmuck bought the winning Powerball ticket last week at the Turkey Hill Minit Mart in Willow Street, PA, just south of Lancaster. This Phillyist can sadly report that it wasn't him. But whoever it was will be revealed at 10 this morning.

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Yo, Philly in the News

"Nine months after the 10,000 Men movement was launched with great fanfare, the organization that vowed to mount a massive campaign to retake Philadelphia's crime-ridden streets has fielded only four patrol units totaling about 200 men."

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Yo, Philly in the News

Today is Philadelphia City Council's last meeting before summer break, so they're going to try to make decisions on a lot of leftover items at the last minute, including proposals to hike fines for littering, privatize the city's sludge plant, take control of Fairmount Park, force contractors to keep sidewalks open during construction projects, and allow dining decks fronting the Manayunk canal. We suspect they will also all join in on a rousing chorus of "School's Out for the Summer" at the end of the session.

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Yo, Philly in the News

Praxis released their preliminary recommendations on how to redevelop the face of the Delaware River at a community meeting yesterday. They suggest a public park every 200 feet, biking and jogging trails, restaurants, rowhomes, and shopping. (Via Jill)

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Frugal Fun Alert: Wednesday

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Frugal Fun Alert: Wednesday

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Negative Space: Negative Space, Streetcar, Appy Polly Logic & The Tweakers 8PM at The Kyhber (56 S. 2nd Street). $8. 21+ Headhouse Square Movie: Free screening of The Sting on Headhouse Square. Giveaways at 7PM - movie at 8PM. Pennypack Park Music Festival: Billy Joel tribute act 52nd Street performs free 7PM to 9:30PM in Pennypack Park. Got a frugal tip? Don't be stingy! Send it here and share the wealth!