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TerraPower Chooses Philly for $450M Medical Isotope Hub

A nuclear science company founded by Bill Gates has chosen South Philadelphia for a new manufacturing facility dedicated to producing radioactive medical isotopes used in cancer treatment. TerraPower Isotopes...

Little Walter’s Turns Neighbor’s Request Into Gluten-Free Pierogi Night

Little Walter’s, a modern Polish restaurant in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, now hosts a monthly gluten-free dinner service after a special event created for one neighbor with celiac disease drew...

A flower farm blooms in Kensington

Jig-Bee stems from neighborly idea.By Lindsey NolenPassing down the streets of Kensington, vacant lots filled with overgrown weeds and trash are visible left and right....

Uncertain future for totem pole

Community meeting with Parks and Rec held to discuss options for Campbell Square totem poleBy Lindsey NolenSince the city Parks and Recreation Department removed the totem...

A nod to fighting crime in Olde Richmond

ORCA recognized for Safe Streets program and overall impact on communityAccording to the Citizens Crime Commission, the award is “to be presented to a...

In the buff

321 Sketch Club in Northern Liberties gives artist an opportunity to practice drawing nude figuresBy Lindsey NolenAfter locking the door and closing the curtains so that...

PAL readies for 26th Police District comeback

PAL set to open doors at St. Anne’s Gym within a month.By Lindsey NolenThe Police Athletic League of Philadelphia received a $250,000 donation last June from...

River Wards events for the week of April 26

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Tot rec programThe Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St., tot program will begin in September....
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