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Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ TerraPower Isotopes will invest $450M to build a 250,000 sqft facility in Southwest Philadelphia’s Bellwether District, where it will manufacture actinium-225 for cancer drug development. The project is expected to create 225 full-time jobs over the next three years (as announced by Gov. Shapiro’s office). KYW Newsradio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization announced a 14-show Broadway season in Center City that will begin with Mamma Mia! on Sept. 29, 2026 and end with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in July, featuring award-winning musicals at the Academy of Music, Miller Theater, + Forrest Theatre. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, will accept the Liberty Medal on Friday, July 3 as part of the 16-day celebration for America’s 250th anniversary at the Constitution Center in Philadelphia. He will deliver live remarks from the Vatican that are shown on Independence Mall (per officials). Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Panda Fest will return to Dilworth Park next month as founder BiuBiu Xu expands the family-friendly event with over 60 food and craft vendors & diverse cultural programming. Gate entry is $20 with free admission for children under six. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Organizers announced that Roots Picnic will move from the Mann Center to Belmont Plateau on May 30 and 31, with Jay-Z headlining the first night & added improvements like two entrances and a new update app. KYW Newsradio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SEPTA is reaching out to riders as it readies a redesigned bus network launching in August (previously known as Bus Revolution). Today, a virtual town hall runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at SEPTA headquarters to explain route changes and gather feedback, with more sessions planned in March and April. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ PHL security lines may get longer today as two TSA checkpoints at Terminals A-West and F close due to an agent shortage amid the ongoing DHS shutdown — TSA PreCheck remains available at Terminals A-East and D/E. KYW Newsradio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new study interviewed 29 formerly incarcerated Black men who report depression, PTSD, and anxiety even as they describe themselves as 'doing OK' despite box-check evaluations during incarceration — highlighting biases in mental health assessments and the need for community trust in tailored care. Metro Philadelphia
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia Union lost 3-1 to Atlanta United in Atlanta and remain winless this season, marking a sharp decline from their best start last year. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Bryce Harper is set to lead Team USA in the World Baseball Classic final tonight as they face Venezuela, with Philadelphia fans watching & hoping for a strong performance ahead of the Phillies season. His early struggles have raised questions, but he aims to prove his elite skills once more. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ MLS suspended Philadelphia Union's Sporting Director Ernst Tanner for sexist, homophobic & racist remarks. He will remain without pay until June 1 and must complete a league-approved restorative practices program before returning to his role. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ The Philadelphia Eagles signed WR Hollywood Brown to a one-year deal worth up to 6.5 million dollars to fill a gap in their receiving corps after losing a key free agent. The contract ties in with recent moves to strengthen the team’s offense. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Quentin Grimes powered the Sixers to wins over Brooklyn and Portland with 28 and 31 points as the team overcame injuries to key players. The guard, who signed a one-year $8.7M contract, has logged strong performances in his last seven games (boosting the squad until star players return). Metro Philadelphia
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