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05/27/2026

"[The Quinta Brunson Field Trip Fund], which launched in December, aims to raise $200,000 by the end of June, Kathryn Epps, president and CEO of the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia, tells Axios. The success of Brunson's campaign could offer a blueprint for the district's nonprofit fundraising arm going forward."

The "Abbott Elementary" star has helped raise $154,000 for district schools' field trips.

05/12/2026

10 years ago, Philadelphia made a big bet on clean energy and yesterday, joined by city and industry leaders, Philadelphia Energy Authority announced its decade-long impact ⚡

Exceeding every major goal set in 2016, the Philadelphia Energy Campaign has resulted in:
💡$1.3 billion in investment catalyzed
👷 24,000+ future-proof jobs created
💰$1.5 billion in energy savings delivered
💰$75+ million in tax revenue generated

Behind every number are real people: families saving money on utility bills, workers building careers, and communities benefiting from healthier homes, safer streets, and stronger neighborhoods. Congrats to the Philadelphia Energy Authority, PHLCouncil, and the City of Philadelphia Government on this work.

05/11/2026

In case you missed it: last Wednesday, Philadelphia officials broke ground at The Bellwether District on a TerraPower Isotopes 250,000-square foot facility that will creates materials for cancer treatments.

Learn more 👇🏾

Philadelphia officials broke ground Wednesday on a project that will turn an old refinery into a lab that creates materials for cancer treatments. | KYW Newsradio

05/07/2026

🌟 A great day for The Bellwether District and for the City of Philadelphia!

Yesterday, Bill Gates’ nuclear company broke ground on a $450 million plant in the Bellwether District to make radioactive cancer medicine. TerraPower Isotopes is expected to create 225 full-time jobs, and another 500 temporary construction jobs at site 🏗️

Check out details in today's Inquirer ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/f4r94xt9

05/04/2026

Fund for the School District of Philadelphia created the Teacher Appreciation Fund to support and retain the incredible educators in The School District of Philadelphia. This Teacher Appreciation Week, we encourage you to join the effort ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eFfcWXE7

05/04/2026

We’re excited to share that applications are now open for The Bellwether District's Community Investment Fund, a grant program supporting organizations serving South and Southwest Philadelphia.

This community-led fund will invest in local solutions focused on workforce development, public health, environmental initiatives, youth programming, and more.
Organizations can apply for:
💸 Community Transformation Grants up to $25,000
💸 Mini Grants up to $1,000
💸 Micro Grants up to $500

Applications are open through June 26. Eligible organizations must serve residents in ZIP codes 19142, 19143, 19145, 19146, 19147, and 19153. Learn more and apply ➡️ thebellwetherdistrict.com/community/community-investment-fund

04/27/2026

This weekend, our team was out sharing the Philly Keep on Loving message on behalf of Philadelphia Department of Public Health 🩷💜

Love freely, but love safely 😉. Philly, keep on loving ➡️ phillykeeponloving.com

04/22/2026

🌎 This Earth Day, The Bellwether District is awarding $51,000 to local environmental nonprofits through Touchdowns For Sustainability 🦅

Every Philadelphia Eagles regular season touchdown = real investment in Philly’s parks, rivers & green spaces. Learn more about the grantees ➡️ thebellwetherdistrict.com/news

04/16/2026

This week, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker convened a roundtable of government and business leaders at The Bellwether District to discuss progress in the Lower South District along the Delaware River, which she said would deliver a total of 58,000 jobs at PhilaPort, the Bellwether District and the Navy Yard once finished.

The Bellwether District recently marked a major milestone in its development with the announcement of TerraPower Isotopes establishing its flagship East Coast radioisotope manufacturing facility at the site, bringing a $450 million investment and creating 225 new jobs over the next three years.

With TerraPower Isotopes as the Innovation Campus anchor, The Bellwether District continues to grow as a hub for advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and economic opportunity in Philadelphia.

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04/13/2026

📢 PHILLY! There’s federal tax refund money waiting for you—claim it today.

Even if you earned very little in 2025, you may still be eligible for the Child Tax Credit and/or Earned Income Tax Credit. Find a FREE tax prep partner and BEFORE April 15, 2026 ➡️ https://claimyourmoneyphl.com