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 30, 2023
Business
Hoverboard model that allegedly caught fire, killing two Pennsylvania girls, recalled by manufacturer
Jetson Electric Bikes, the maker of the hoverboard blamed for causing a fire that killed two sisters in Pennsylvania last year, has issued a recall for about 53,000 of its Rogue self-balancing scooters, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced.March 29, 2023
Government
Sea Isle City adopts curfew for teens, bans backpacks on beaches after 10 p.m. this summer
Sea Isle City passed two ordinances this week that include a 10 p.m. curfew for juveniles and a nighttime ban on backpacks for all people on the promenade, beaches and ends of beach blocks. The changes signal a growing trend among Jersey Shore towns striving to prevent crowds of unattended teens taking over public spaces.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
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
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
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.Just In
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