🚌 SEPTA’s AI cameras issue thousands of tickets

Philly Dems Back Sharif Street in Congressional Race

Democratic ward leaders' endorsement of the state senator reinforces his position as a frontrunner in the race to fill retiring Congressman Dwight Evans’ 3rd Congressional District seat. His campaign has also been endorsed by several unions. But Street is among 10 Democrats fighting for the position, so how are voters supposed to decide who to support? [🔒 The Inquirer, 🎧 City Cast Philly]

Off-Duty Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots at Teen

The Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation team is investigating after the deputy and a family member shot at the teen, who was allegedly attempting to steal the deputy’s car. The 17-year-old is hospitalized in stable condition. It is unclear who struck the suspect. [6ABC]

AI-Powered Parking Tickets Collect Cash While AI-Powered Car Stalls Out

Months after SEPTA buses installed cameras to detect vehicles blocking bus lanes, the PPA and the city have made $4.3 million in fines from violators. Data shows a reduction in double parking and bus stop violations since the program launched. Hopefully Waymos will get that memo — one of the driverless cars broke down on Washington Avenue, blocking one lane. [NBC10, Philly Plain Dealer]

• Related: Safety concerns like this are exactly why Councilmember Jim Harrity is pushing for a hearing on self-driving rideshare cars and their impacts on the labor force, economy, and public safety. [Broad and Market]

Moore College To Potentially Expand Enrollment to Men

The first and only women's visual arts college in the country is considering changing its attendance policy at a time when options for arts education are declining in the city. The school began to accept nonbinary and gender-nonconforming students in 2020. [🔒 Philadelphia Business Journal, 🎧 City Cast Philly]

Clear the Shelters and See a ‘Tale As Old as Time’

Thanks to a partnership between Ensemble Arts and the PSPCA, adoption fees are waived today and tomorrow. If you adopt during this time, you can get a pair of tickets to “Beauty and the Beast” at the Academy of Music. [Philly Voice]

We’re back with another “Where Is It?” challenge, our game where you guess the location of street art and landmarks around the city.

Do you know where this sign is located? Bonus points if you know the name of the automat that this building once housed.

While you’re out looking, you can:

• Eat a top-tier dish at one of Philly’s best restaurants.
• Go to dinner and a show.
• Go on a date for $25 or less.
• Beat cabin fever.
• Get assistance as a renter.
• Tell Philly police what they should prioritize.
• Check out these events happening throughout February.
• Find the answers to our crossword puzzle.

Scroll to the end of next Wednesday’s newsletter for the reveal.