Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
Good morning, Philadelphia.
TerraPower Isotopes broke ground Wednesday on a 250,000-square-foot facility at The Bellwether District to manufacture actinium-225 for cancer treatment trials, with production set to begin in 2029 and a $450-million investment that will create 225 full-time and 500 temporary construction jobs. Pennsylvania approved $10-million in incentives for the project.
InLiquid is showing two new exhibitions this summer at Park Towne Place Apartments that explore identity, migration, and Revolutionary-era symbolism using works by Philadelphia-based artists (including a reimagined Revolutionary War monument).
Public receptions are scheduled for June 3 and June 6 to 8 p.m. with guided tours and artist insights.
Philadelphia’s summer will host a range of music festivals for every fan.
Roots Picnic (May 30 to 31 at Belmont Plateau) will feature headliners like Jay-Z and Erykah Badu, and Breakaway Music Festival (Sept. 11 to 12 at Subaru Park) will bring top EDM acts.
Philadelphia officials broke ground yesterday on a $450 million project to convert an old refinery (the Bellwether District site) at 3100 block of West Passyunk Avenue into a 250,000 sqft lab for cancer treatments, which will create 225 jobs and boost actinium-225 production 20 times when it opens in 2029.
On Tuesday, Philadelphia school students showcased sustainability projects at the Horticultural Center in Fairmount Park as part of the city-led Green Schools program.
The program awarded up to $2,500 in grants to 32 schools while Mayor Cherelle Parker urged students to pursue creative green initiatives.
The Eagles have selected Makai Lemon—a receiver who posted 1,100 yards and 11 touchdowns last season—to boost their offense as he readies to support Jalen Hurts with sharp route-running and reliable hands.
This move highlights the team’s focus on precise, infield play.
The Sixers suffered a 39-point loss at Madison Square Garden on Monday night to begin the Eastern Conference Semifinals, and NFL legend Tiki Barber later blasted Joel Embiid on his radio show for complaining about pain.
Zack Wheeler returned to Citizens Bank Park for his first home start since recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome — pitching three earned runs in a game where the Phillies rallied late to win 6-3.
Nick Kurtz drove in winning runs while the team improved to eight wins in nine games.
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