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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WHYY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ 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. The Philadelphia Inquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ 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. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ 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. WHYY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ 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. Metro Philadelphia
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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). The Philadelphia Inquirer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Metro 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. Metro Philadelphia
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