AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEB-5 & Philly Growth: USCIS approved Form I-956F for CanAm’s Bellwether Innovation Campus EB-5 project, clearing the way for a $110.4M TerraPower Isotopes life-sciences facility in Philadelphia. Health Care: Penn Medicine and IBA launched a joint venture, Noventra Oncology Alliance, to help hospitals plan and run proton therapy and advanced radiation oncology programs. State Enforcement: Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday warned skill game operators to prepare for statewide enforcement starting Oct. 14, after the state Supreme Court ruled many devices are slot machines. Tech & Reliability: Comcast rolled out fiber sensing technology that uses vibrations in fiber lines to detect and pinpoint nearby activity, aiming to prevent damage and speed repairs. Local Harrisburg Push: Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis announced $22.7M in new Commonwealth funding as part of a broader plan to revitalize downtown Harrisburg, including safer streets and a new hotel. Philly Tourism: Center City hotels reported record summer performance, with $335.6M in revenue from May through August and big gains tied to major events. Sports Spotlight: LeBron James’ Sixers celebration is underway in Philadelphia ahead of his first home game, with fans and murals already driving buzz. Public Safety: Exeter Township adopted new guidelines for ceremonial bonfires after a homecoming incident led to injuries and the district ending bonfires for future events. Measles Watch: Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak continues to climb, with reports of the worst resurgence in decades and new cases across multiple counties.
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