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.
March 29, 2023
Higher Education
Temple president Jason Wingard to resign amid campus safety concerns, university says
Temple University President Jason Wingard will resign effective Friday, March 31, the university announced. Wingard was Temple's first Black president and served for less than two years as the university struggled with campus safety, falling enrollment, financial issues and labor disputes.March 29, 2023
Transportation
PennDOT to permanently close I-95 North ramp in Northeast Philly
The I-95 northbound ramp at Exit 27 to Bridge Street/Harbison Avenue in Northeast Philly will be permanently shut down on or after April 18, PennDOT officials said. Northbound I-95 and westbound Betsy Ross Bridge traffic heading for Bridge Street, Tacony Street and Harbison Avenue will begin using the Exit 26 off-ramp to Aramingo Avenue.March 28, 2023
Food & Drink
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. to release Rita's water ice-inspired beer
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. is releasing a mango-flavored, Rita's Fruit Brews beer inspired by the iconic water ice company. The blonde ale will be released on April 15 and will be available in six-packs of 12-ounce cans in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland while supplies last.March 28, 2023
Addiction
Federal bill aims to make xylazine, the animal sedative used in 'tranq dope,' a Schedule III controlled drug
Federal lawmakers have introduced a Senate bill that would make the veterinary tranquilizer xylazine a Schedule III controlled substance. The drug is increasingly used as a cutting agent for fentanyl, a combination called 'tranq dope.'March 28, 2023
Food & Drink
Charlie Manuel-inspired cheesesteaks among new food offerings at Citizens Bank Park
Citizens Bank Park will have a number of new food items when the Philadelphia Phillies open their 2023 home schedule on April 6 against the Cincinnati Reds. Fans at the ballpark can try out a number of new concessions introduced by food vendor Aramark, including Uncle Charlie's Steaks, a new Philly cheesesteak stand inspired by beloved former manager Charlie Manuel.March 28, 2023
Environment
Philly's drinking water is safe and will not be impacted by chemical spill, officials say
Philadelphia's tap water will remain safe to drink and will not be affected by the chemical spill at a plant in Bucks County, officials said Tuesday night. Water Department officials concluded the risk of contamination has passed based on water sampling tests and river flow models. None of the contaminants association with the synthetic latex solution that entered the river ever appeared at detectable levels the city's water sample tests.March 27, 2023
Health News
What are the known risks of the chemicals that spilled into the Delaware River?
Three chemicals have been identified in the Delaware River spill that may pose a potential public health risk to drinking water in the Philadelphia region. Butyl acrylate, ethel acrylate and methyl methacrylate were all contained in a latex solution that burst from a faulty pipe at the Trinseo Altuglas plant in Bristol, Bucks County on March 24.March 27, 2023
Development
Mike Trout plans South Jersey golf course designed by Tiger Woods
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is teaming up with Tiger Woods to construct an 18-hole, championship golf course at a site in Vineland, New Jersey, not far from where Trout grew up in Millville. The upcoming Trout National — The Reserve is expected to open in 2025. The course is designed by Wood's firm, TGR Design.March 24, 2023
Investigations
Woman dragged off Philly-bound flight after altercations with passenger, police
Simone Bryna Kim, 24, of Killeen, Texas, was arrested at Miami International Airport on Tuesday after she allegedly got into a verbal altercation with a passenger on Frontier Airlines flight bound for Philadelphia. She also allegedly scratched a police officer while being carried off the plane. Video captured much of the incident. Kim has been charged with several felonies.March 24, 2023
Investigations
Suspected fentanyl overdose prompts hazmat unit to be called to Northeast Philly home
A man was found dead and covered in white powder inside his Philadelphia on Friday morning, and investigators suspect he died of a fentanyl overdose, police said. A woman and a baby at the property also were hospitalized. The man was unresponsive in the basement of the home on the 4000 block of Teesdale Street in Mayfair when first responders and when first responders and a hazmat unit arrived around, authorities said. Police reportedly found the white powder on the man's body and on other surfaces in the home.Just In
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