✅ 15 essential rules for living in Philly

PPD Officer Dies, Suspect Charged With Murder

City flags flew at half-mast yesterday for Jaime Roman, a Philly police officer who died on Tuesday after being hospitalized since he was shot in the neck during a June traffic stop. The suspect’s criminal charges have been upgraded from attempted murder to murder. [6ABC]

💰 Johnny Doc & Codefendants Owe $1.7 Million

A federal judge ruled this week that former labor leader John Dougherty and six other convicted former union officials will have to reimburse IBEW Local 98 for the money they were convicted of embezzling, plus legal expenses. [Inquirer 🔒]

😶 Penn Adopts Neutrality Policy

The University of Pennsylvania will no longer make public statements on local, national, and international issues — like political, judicial, or military events — that don’t directly impact the school. [The Daily Pennsylvanian]

🎤 RIP Frankie Beverly

The R&B singer — a Philly native who grew up in East Germantown — died on Tuesday at the age of 77. [CBS3]

🎨 New Art at 30th Street Station

Next time you’re crossing the skybridge between the Amtrak station and Cira Center, keep an eye out for “Flourish,” a new, colorful art piece by Philly artist Roxana Azar. [NBC10]