Good morning, Philadelphia.

Advocates in West Philly urged city officials to act before early July to preserve 925 affordable rental units controlled by Neighborhood Restorations that serve around 3,000 long-term tenants.

City officials are in ongoing discussions & planning may lead to subsidized transactions instead of market-rate sales.

Foley’s: The Philly Sports Shop is opening on May 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on South Street, offering signed sports memorabilia, Philly-inspired apparel, and local artwork.

The event features special appearances including Philadelphia Chicken Man & a live set by DJ Extraordinaire.

TerraPower Isotopes, a subsidiary of Bill Gates’ nuclear company, has begun construction on a $450 million factory in Bellwether District to produce actinium-225 for cancer treatments.

The 250,000 sqft facility will be built by HRP Group and is expected to employ 225 people when it opens mid-to-late 2029.

Blobfest returns to the Colonial Theatre with a wild twist when this three-day festival runs July 10 to 12 in Phoenixville.

The event offers a carnival-inspired experience (including a ringmaster-led immersive screening and a Dinner en Blob) that will surprise film and horror fans.

The South 9th Street Italian Market Festival will be held on Sat., May 16 and Sun., May 17 at the historic market and features live music, a half ball tournament, a saints procession, and a 30-foot grease pole challenge.

Local bars will offer special seasonal menus.

The Mütter Museum will launch its new Philly Killer exhibit on May 16 to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Legionnaires outbreak and will add a second exhibit (Creating a City of Medicine) on June 27 to honor the city's medical legacy.

On Wednesday, a DOJ lawyer moved to drop an appeal against a Philadelphia ruling that blocked a subpoena for patient records at CHOP, and CHOP filed a motion to keep the case local rather than moving it to Texas.

City Council will hold hearings on forming an elected school board after a controversial vote approved a plan to close 17 schools beginning in 2027-28 — the education committee will examine governance and possible hybrid models as lawmakers and community members express concerns over the process.

An Inquirer analysis of 1,800 Philly-area kindergartens reveals that one in three may be at measles risk because Pennsylvania’s vaccine opt-out law makes it simple for parents to skip immunizations (data shows many schools have low vaccination rates).

Cuba Libre in Old City now offers a special, lighter menu with smaller portions created for guests using weight-loss drugs — a change driven by customer demand and aimed at reducing food waste.

The Eagles traded for wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks to boost the offense amid ongoing team adjustments.

His solid route-running and blocking at UVA have shown potential — if he improves on drops, he may soon complement the top receivers in Philadelphia.

Brandon Marsh is emerging as a top candidate for the All-Star Game as the Phillies ride an 8-2 hot streak that boosts his season.

The 28-year-old outfielder has hit 40 team-leading hits & helped improve the team's position in the National League East.