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 22, 2023
Wildlife
Pennsylvania Elk Cam returns to capture 2023 mating season
The Pennsylvania Elk Cam is back for bugling season in 2023. The livestream hosted by HDOnTap captures the life of a herd in State Game Lands 311 in Benezette, Elk County, where the animal has become a tourist attraction.August 22, 2023
Investigations
Eddie Irizarry's family releases video showing fatal police shooting
A video shows Philadelphia police fatally shooting 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry in his car in Kensington on Aug. 14. An attorney for the family released the surveillance video Tuesday. Philadelphia police initially said Irizarry had gotten out of his car and lunged at police, but then revised the story after yet-to-be-released body camera footage shows Irizarry remained inside his car when Officer Mark Dial fired multiple shots through his driver's window and windshield. An investigation is ongoing.August 21, 2023
Media
Sixers' arena announcer Matt Cord to be next morning host on 102.9 WMGK
Philadelphia 76ers public address announcer and longtime radio personality Matt Cord will be the new morning host at classic rock station 102.9 WMGK, Beasley Media Group announced. Cord will move from the station's midday slot on Sept. 5 and will be joined by cohost Steve Vassalotti. The change comes after the retirement of Philadelphia radio stalwart Jon DeBella at the end of June.August 21, 2023
Technology
Phillies fans can now use facial recognition to enter Citizens Bank Park
The Philadelphia Phillies will test out a new facial recognition entry at Citizens Bank Park as part of an MLB program to evaluate the biometric technology. Beginning Aug. 21 at the first base gate, fans can use the MLB Ballpark app's Go-Ahead Entry by signing up and taking a selfie. As fans enter the ballpark, their tickets will be authenticated by a camera that recognizes them and validates their account information. The program is voluntary.August 21, 2023
Investigations
Chester County man dies in crash during Reading's Duryea Hillclimb racing event
A Chester County man racing in the Duryea Hillclimb in Reading, Pennsylvania, died after his car struck a tree on Skyline Drive, officials said. The death of Kihurani Gakuu, 66, prompted the cancelation of Sunday's portion of the annual event, which is affiliated with the Sports Car Club of America. The event has occurred since 1951, as has the Pagoda Hillclimb, which also takes place in Reading.August 21, 2023
Real Estate
St. Joe's acquires 12-acre property, expands campus along City Avenue
St. Joseph's University has acquired a nearly 12-acre property along City Avenue in West Philadelphia from the Sisters of the Visitation. The private Jesuit college in West Philly has been planning upgrades and new projects at its Hawk Hill campus as part of a 10-year master plan. The parcel at 5848 City Ave. was originally a 19th century country estate and later became a convent.August 18, 2023
Technology
Comcast creates new backup router that keeps internet connected during power outages
Comcast has debuted a new backup router that maintains internet service for several hours during power outages. The Storm-Ready WiFi router uses cellular data that switches on automatically when broadband service goes down during an outage. The backup router acts as an internet extender that can keep a Wi-Fi connection going for up to four hours. Most power outages are typically resolved within 2-3 hours.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
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.Just In
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