⚕️ Why you may need new COVID-19 test kits

⚕️ COVID-19 Test Recall

During a routine inventory check, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health discovered that some COVID-19 test kits it distributed were unauthorized, and issued a recall. Philly residents who recently picked up a kit from the city or a local community organization should throw it away if the lot number is “COV2110012.” Residents can grab a free replacement at any of these health centers and other locations. The department is currently working to create new protocols so that all testing kits are authorized before vendors ship them to Philly, according to city officials. [Billy Penn]

📷 New Photos of Escaped Inmate

Police shared new photos of escaped Chester County Prison inmate Danelo Cavalcante. Cavalcante, who was last spotted in Phoenixville, is now clean-shaven, and wearing a green hoodie, green prison pants, white shoes, and a baseball hat. Anyone who has information on his location is advised to dial 911 or call the tip line at (717) 562-2987. [PhillyVoice]

🏫 Philly Teacher Exodus?

During the 2022-23 school year, 382 full-time Philly public school teachers resigned, according to district data. The attrition rate was highest at Thomas A. Edison High School, Dobbins High School, and Hill-Freedman World Academy. Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington wants to offer financial incentives, such as annual bonuses, to recruit more teachers and keep them in the classrooms. [Axios Philadelphia]

• 🎧 Districts across the state are struggling with teacher retention. What’s behind this shortage?

🍳 New Kensington Youth Nonprofit

Philly Bridge & Jawn, aka PB&J, is a new Kensington non-profit that pays teenagers to cook meals for each other and connect to youth service providers. Through his work at McPherson Square Library, founder Bryan Belknap noticed that many local teens struggle to access and stay connected with youth services, due to trauma and enduring behavioral issues. Belknap is currently recruiting youth to participate in a pilot version of the program starting this fall. The goal is to create a safe haven for youth to process their pain and access the support they need. [Inquirer 🔒]

📝 Poetry Workshop | Wednesday | 6:30 p.m.

Join Krystle Griffin at Starr Garden Rec Center for a two-hour workshop intended to bring out your inner poet. Materials provided. [pay-what-you-wish donation, South Philly]

📽️ Film | Thursday | 6:45 p.m.

Join cinéSPEAK at The Rotunda for a screening of ‘Our Right to Gaze,’ an anthology featuring original short films by Black artists across the U.S. [by donation, West Philly]

🤣 Comedy | Thursday | 8 p.m.

Enjoy a standup show and open mic at Moonshine. [free, Pennsport]

🛍️ Marketplace | Friday | 5 p.m.

Help fundraise for harm reduction group Savage Sisters Recovery at The Sculpture Courtyard. Enjoy live music and food, and shop from local artists. [$12.51, North Philly]

Philly Insider's Guide to Grocery Shopping

From why you should avoid grocery shopping on Sunday, to items that are weirdly cheaper at Whole Foods, we’ve got your insider’s guide to where to stock up in Philly. Host Trenae Nuri, lead producer Laura Benshoff, and producer Abby Fritz break down your options in the city, as well as their best grocery shopping hacks and tips for getting a good deal.