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💰 Temple University to Hike Tuition

Full-time Temple students will see tuitions rise across the board for the upcoming school year. The university announced fee increases of more than 4% on average, although actual amounts will differ by school and major. The hikes come as Temple has seen enrollment decline by more than 20% since before the pandemic. It’s one of the country’s most expensive public universities for in-state students, according to a 2021 U.S. News & World report. [Inquirer🔒]

⚖️ Driver Accused of Dragging Philly Officer in Custody

Eddy Brito-Almonte turned himself in about a day after he tangled with police during a traffic stop. On Monday, highway patrol officers spotted a handgun on the floorboard of his Tesla after pulling him over. When one officer tried to retrieve it, Brito-Almonte allegedly put the car in reverse, dragging the officer about 100 feet. Police say he then put it in drive and dragged the officer another 100 feet, before kicking him off and leaving the scene. Brito-Almonte has been charged with aggravated assault, fleeing police, and other related offenses. [NBC10]

⚕️ White House Releases Strategy to Target Xylazine

In an effort to combat the impact of xylazine, an animal sedative commonly found in Philly's drug supply, the White House has unveiled a new plan. It includes measures to collect more data on the drug’s role in overdose deaths, to find ways to limit its use in illegal substances, and to create a framework of the best treatment practices for healthcare professionals. [PhillyVoice]

Related: Learn how healthcare providers in Kensington are treating the effects of xylazine. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🩰 Best Summer Dance Shows in Philly

Philly is a city filled with the arts, and dance is no exception. From dazzling burlesque to captivating ballet performances, there’s plenty of great dance shows to catch this summer, and we’ve got the recommendations you need. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🍷 Happy Hour | Friday | 5 p.m.

Kick back and enjoy drink specials at The Wine Garden. [pay-as-you-go, West Philly]

🤣 Comedy Show | Friday | 7 p.m.

Join Meyers Brewing Company for a great show brought to you by local comedians Garret Monaco and Neil Wood. [$14.64, Fishtown]

🎵 Pass the Aux | Saturday | 4 p.m.

Grab a drink at Capriccio Cafe and Bar, and help curate the DJ’s set. [$10, Logan Square]

🐶 Therapy Dogs | Sunday | 1 p.m.

Destress with adorable canines at the Azalea Garden. [free, Kelly Drive]

How Philly Feels Climate Change

Philly’s had some wild weather this summer. There’s been a drought watch, downpours, as well as killer heat and humidity. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Frank Kummer, regional environmental reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, about how climate change drives all different kinds of extreme weather that we feel in Philly.