Michael Tanenbaum
Michael Tanenbaum is a senior staff writer for PhillyVoice.com, with interests ranging from technology and behavioral health to local community initiatives and cultural life. Michael has written for the Argentina Independent and Bespoke Magazine and previously served as a news editor for Xfinity.com before joining PhillyVoice. He received his B.A. in The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University.
August 18, 2023
Adult Health
Sleep deprivation harms the heart, and catching up on weekends may not help
Sleep deprivation can have long-term negative impacts on the heart, including increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Many people choose to make up for lost sleep by getting extra rest on the weekend, but a new study out of Penn State University suggests doing so will not offset a consistent lack of sleep during the week.August 18, 2023
Media
6ABC to add 10 a.m. newscast after Tamron Hall's show moves to afternoon time slot in September
6ABC will debut a new 10 a.m. 'Action News' broadcast in September anchored by Alicia Vitarelli, Alyana Gomez, Nydia Han and meteorologist Karen Rogers. The newscast is the result of ABC switching Tamron Hall's syndicated talk show to the 2 p.m. slot. Similar changes will be made at ABC7 in New York and ABC11 in Raleigh-Durham.August 17, 2023
Investigations
Police identify officer who fatally shot 27-year-old in his car in Kensington
Philadelphia police identified Mark Dial as the police officer who fatally shot 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry in his car in Kensington on August 14. Investigators initially said Irizarry had gotten out of his car and lunged at police with a knife, but later changed their story after it was determined Dial fired into Irizarry's car, striking him in the driver's seat. Irizarry's family has demanded answers and called on police to release body camera footage from the shooting.August 17, 2023
Development
PGW to demolish 212-foot tall tank that's visible from I-95
Philadelphia Gas Works is demolishing the cage-like gasometer structure at its Liquefied Natural Gas Processing Plant in Port Richmond. The 212-foot-tall structure, visible from I-95 along the Delaware River, was built in 1954 for natural gas storage and to control the pressure of natural gas in PGW's distribution mains. Gasometers were originally developed to control the pressure and storage of manufactured coal and water gas.August 16, 2023
Lifestyle
Pottstown boy, 6, wins national mullet contest for his throwback hairstyle
In a contest to find the best mullet in the U.S., a 6-year-old Pennsylvania boy won the children's division on Tuesday. Rory Ehrlich, of Pottstown, Montgomery County, was awarded first prize, which included $5,000.August 16, 2023
Investigations
Glenside's Keswick Tavern shut down, raided by state liquor enforcement
Glenside bar and restaurant the Keswick Tavern was raided by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Liquor Enforcement on Tuesday because it had been operating for months with an expired liquor license, officials said. All of the alcohol was seized from the bar in Abington Township, where the business opened in 1994 up the street from the Keswick Theatre. The bar must remain closed until its license is renewed with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.August 16, 2023
Entertainment
Bruce Springsteen postpones concerts at Citizens Bank Park due to illness
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have postponed their two Philadelphia concerts at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, August 16 and Friday, August 18. Springsteen has an illness, the band said. The dates will be rescheduled and tickets for the postponed shows will be valid for the new dates.August 15, 2023
Investigations
New Jersey shuts down 27 Boston Market stores due to alleged labor violations
The New Jersey Department of Labor has temporarily closed 27 Boston Market restaurants amid an investigation into alleged labor violations, including unpaid back wages totaling more than $600,000 for 314 employees, officials said. In South Jersey, the closed stores include locations in Mount Holly, Blackwood and Vineland. Boston Market is owned by Engage Brands, a company based in Newtown Township, Pennsylvania.August 15, 2023
History
Steam train built in 1838 to relocate from Franklin Institute to Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
A steam-powered locomotive that was on display at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute for the last 90 years will be moved to the Pennsylvania Railroad Museum in Strasburg, Lancaster County. The 185-year-old Rocket was manufactured in England and imported for use on the Philadelphia & Reading Railway. The locomotive weighs 8 1/2 tons and measures 17 feet long.August 15, 2023
Investigations
Cape May police looking for woman who threw skee ball that struck child's head inside arcade
Cape May police are looking for the woman who threw a skee ball that struck a child inside an arcade. The incident was caught on video and authorities say it stemmed form an argument with another arcade patron.Just In
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