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.
October 4, 2024
Investigations
Off-duty homicide detective fatally shoots man in Northeast Philly, police say
An off-duty detective fatally shot a 54-year-old man after they each stopped their cars at an intersection in Northeast Philadelphia late Thursday night, police said. Investigators said the detective shot the man as he approached his car at Willits Road and Holme Avenue in Academy Gardens. The detective's name has not been released.October 4, 2024
Entertainment
Missed the Savannah Bananas last month? They'll be back in Philly, but you need to enter a lottery to get tickets.
The Savannah Bananas, the fun-filled exhibition baseball team, will make two more appearances at Citizens Bank Park in 2025 on July 26-27. The team sold out the ballpark in September, notching its biggest event to date. The league will expand to four teams in 2025 and visit 40 U.S. cities. Tickets are available through a lottery sign-up system.October 3, 2024
Business
Phillies extend broadcast deal with SportsRadio 94WIP
SportsRadio 94WIP will remain the flagship station of the Philadelphia Phillies after the sides agreed on a multiyear extension of their brodcasting partnership. All games will be broadcast on the radio station and streamed on the Audacy app. Scott Franzke, Larry Andersen and Kevin Stocker will be kept as the broadcast team.October 3, 2024
Technology
Three Mile Island owner seeks $1.6 billion federal loan to restart nuclear plant for Microsoft AI facility
The plan to restart a reactor at Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear plant could be supported by a $1.6 billion federal loan guarantee for the project. Owner Constellation Energy signed a 20-year power purchasing agreement with Microsoft last month that would use the plant to power new data centers for the tech giant's development of artificial intelligence.October 2, 2024
Addiction
Drug overdose deaths decline in Philly for first time in 5 years
Fatal drug overdoses in Philadelphia fell to 1,122 in 2023 — the first decline in five years, according to preliminary figures released by the Department of Public Health. That marked a 7% drop from 2022. Yet, racial inequities remain and homelessness is rising in Kensington, the epicenter of the city's overdose crisis.October 2, 2024
Business
Plan for overnight food truck market in Fishtown postponed indefinitely
An overnight market for food trucks in Fishtown will not debut this month as originally planned, city officials and organizers said. The space was supposed to open Thursday, Oct. 3, in a lot outside the Fillmore Philadelphia, but the concept has now been postponed indefinitely. The marketplace was developed by Fishtown District and the Department of Commerce as a test run for others planned in the city in the future.October 2, 2024
Music
Stevie Nicks to sing on next Christmas album by Jason Kelce and Eagles players
Fleetwood Mac star Stevie Nicks will be featured on the upcoming Christmas album from the Philly Specials, the project led by Jason Kelce and his former Eagles teammates Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata. Kelce, who's now retired, shared a photo of himself with Nicks at a recording studio. 'A Philly Special Christmas Party' is due out Nov. 29.October 1, 2024
Business
Wawa earns No. 1 spot in customer ranking of U.S. convenience store chains, beating rival Sheetz
Wawa was rated the top convenience store chain in the United States in a survey conducted by the American Customer Satisfaction Index, an agency that looks at economic indicators for various U.S. industries. The Delaware County-based chain, which has a cult following in the Philly region, topped scores from rival Sheetz and other companies like QuikTrip, Buc-ee's and 7-Eleven.October 1, 2024
Business
Chaddsford Winery sold to New Jersey winemaker as owners exit industry
Chaddsford Winery in the Brandywine Valley has been sold to the owners of White Horse Winery in Hammonton, New Jersey. The Chester County winery was founded in 1982 and has grown into one of Pennsylvania's top winemakers, producing about 24,000 cases per year and hosting seasonal events on its five-acre estate. The two companies will continue to operate as separate entities.September 27, 2024
Transportation
SEPTA to install taller fare gates at 9 more subway stations next year
SEPTA will expand the use of newer fare gates at another nine subway stations on the Broad Street and Market-Frankford lines starting next spring. The nearly 8-foot-tall gates were installed first at 69th Street Transportation Center in the spring, resulting in a reduction in fare evasion and boosted revenue, SEPTA officials said.Just In
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