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 23, 2022
Courts
Bucks County man gets prison for killing, burning pet dog on charcoal grill
Nikolay Lukyanchikov, 50, of Northampton Township, was sentenced to spend two to four years in state prison for fatally shooting his adopted pet greyhound and then burning the animal on a charcoal grill in his yard, Bucks County prosecutors announced Wednesday. Lukyanchikov will be prohibited from ever owning or caring for animals again once his prison term is completed.March 23, 2022
Food & Drink
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay to open Hell's Kitchen restaurant in Atlantic City
Gordon Ramsay will open a new Hell's Kitchen restaurant at Caesars Atlantic City, his third New Jersey restaurant with Caesar's Entertainment. The concept debuted in Las Vegas and is based on the acclaimed, long-running TV series. The new restaurant in Atlantic City is on track to open in summer 2022.March 23, 2022
Wildlife
Deer have been jumping to their deaths from Pennsylvania highway overpass
At least 25 deer have jumped to their deaths from the U.S. Route 219 overpass in Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania over the last several months. Residents in the Elk County community have sought help from PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Game Commission as the carcasses have piled up in residential areas.March 23, 2022
Investigations
Former principal at Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School charged in theft of $25,000
The principal of Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School in Maple Glen allegedly stole more than $25,000 in school funds that were used to cover a range of personal expenses, according to prosecutors in Montgomery County.March 21, 2022
Wildlife
Sharpshooting Pennsylvania game warden fires shot that frees buck with antler stuck in net
A Pennsylvania Game Commission warden freed a buck whose antler was trapped in netting in Berks County by shooting off the antler with his long gun. A photo from the scene shows the moment the animal got free. It was unharmed. These incidents more commonly happen when two male bucks become locked together by the antlers, requiring the intervention of wildlife experts..March 21, 2022
TV
Jersey Shore couple's Sunflow beach chair lands $1 million 'Shark Tank' deal
Sunflow, the high-end beach chair brand developed by New Jersey couple Leslie Hsu and Greg Besner, struck a deal with investor Kevin O'Leary during an appearance on the hit ABC series "Shark Tank." The company's portable beach chairs can be purchased as part of a bundle with several accessories including a sun shade, drink holder and water resistant bag for personal items.March 21, 2022
Food & Drink
Marc Vetri to open Main Line steakhouse Fiore Rosso in Bryn Mawr this summer
Philadelphia restaurateur and chef Marc Vetri will open an Italian steakhouse called Fiore Rosso in Bryn Mawr in summer 2022. The restaurant has been in the works for months and comes after Vetri was an outspoken critic of Philadelphia's COVID-19 restrictions on the food industry. The Main Line restaurant will take over the former 915 W. Lancaster Ave. location of Enoteca Tredici, which closed last year.March 18, 2022
Arts & Culture
Watch all 10 Oscar-nominated best picture movies at the Philadelphia Film Center
The Philadelphia Film Center is holding a 'Best Picture Week' with screenings of all 10 movies nominated for best picture at the 94th Academy Awards. The Oscars marathon will be held over the course of the week from Monday, March 21 through Saturday, March 26. A pass to attend the screenings in Center City is $50 for the general public and $40 for Philadelphia Film Society members.March 18, 2022
Investigations
Teen cyclist killed in apparent drive-by shooting in Kensington, police say
Philadelphia police are investigating the shooting of a 17-year-old boy who was killed Thursday night while riding his bike in Kensington. The incident happened near the intersection of Second Street and Allegheny Avenue. Investigators said the teen may have been killed in a drive-by shooting.March 18, 2022
Health News
Is U.S. push for permanent daylight saving time actually good for our health?
The Sunshine Protection Act, passed by the U.S. Senate, would make daylight saving time permanent in the United States. But some sleep experts are pushing back, arguing that a switch to standard time would prevent negative health effects and the disruption to our circadian rhythms, which better align with standard time.Just In
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