September 28, 2020
Media
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Michael Tanenbaum
Meteorologist Melissa Magee will leave 6ABC after 11 years at the Philadelphia television station, she announced in a statement on Facebook. Magee will return home to Los Angeles to be closer to her family.
September 28, 2020
Investigations
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Michael Tanenbaum
Cheltenham Township police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Cheltenham Avenue on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. The victim was identified as 30-year-old Philadelphia resident Shanna Hurdle. Investigators are looking for a white 2019 or 2020 GMC Acadia.
September 28, 2020
Addiction
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Michael Tanenbaum
Wawa and GSK Consumer Healthcare have formed a partnership to bring Nicorette smoking cessation products to the convenience store chain's 900-plus locations. All Wawa stores will carry both Nicorette gum and Nicorette lozenges.
September 25, 2020
Investigations
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Michael Tanenbaum
Giselle Torres was safely recovered in New York City, the Pennsylvania State Police said Friday night. An Amber Alert had been issued on Sept. 25 for 7-year-old Torres, who police say was abducted from Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. Authorities searching for her father, Juan Pablo Torres, 41.
September 25, 2020
Weather
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Michael Tanenbaum
A thick fog rolled through Philadelphia on Friday morning, creating a stunning scene as a bank swept across the Center City skyline. A time-lapse video from 6ABC's Chopper 6 shows the impressive view. This weekend's weather forecast calls for patches of rain and sunshine.
September 25, 2020
NBA
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Michael Tanenbaum
Allen Iverson had strong words for an unnamed sports journalist during an appearance on Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes' "All The Smoke" podcast. Iverson appears to have been referring to Jason Whitlock of "Outkick the Coverage," who has been mired in controversy over remarks about women in sports media.
September 25, 2020
Investigations
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Michael Tanenbaum
Philadelphia City Treasurer Christian Dunbar was terminated from his job on Friday as federal prosecutors announced bank embezzlement and marriage fraud charges stemming back to 2006. Dunbar became deputy treasurer in 2016 and was promoted to treasurer in 2019. Mayor Jim Kenney said the city will investigate whether any fraud may have occurred during his time in office.
September 24, 2020
Casinos
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Michael Tanenbaum
Termini Brothers, Sang Kee, Lorenzo and Sons Pizza have all signed leases to be part of 10th Street Market at Live! Hotel and Casino Philadelphia. The casino is set to open in early 2021.
September 24, 2020
Small Businesses
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Michael Tanenbaum
Philadelphia announced another $20 million round of grant funding for small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The new funds will be distributed with priority for past applicants who never received funding and those located in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods.
September 24, 2020
Spotted lanternfly
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Michael Tanenbaum
As the spotted lanternfly invasion threatens Pennsylvania's economy and disturbs environments, Penn State entomologist Anne Johnson is studying how various natural predators, from birds to other insects, may be encouraged to assist managing populations. Her research is focused on toxin sequestration in spotted lanternflies and how these chemicals may be linked to their favorite meal, the tree of heaven.