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.
January 18, 2024
Prevention
Snow shoveling in frigid temperatures can trigger heart attacks, but there are ways to lessen risks
Snow shoveling can increase the risk of a heart attack or cardiac arrest, especially among people who are overweight, older and have sedentary lifestyles, according to the American Heart Association. Cold temperatures add to the stress on the heart during shoveling. The AHA offers a number of tips for people shoveling snow to limit the risk of an emergency.January 17, 2024
Social Media
'Stranger Things' star Noah Schnapp answers backlash against 'misconstrued' views on Israel-Hamas war
'Stranger Things' star Noah Schnapp went on TikTok Tuesday to share a statement about the criticism he's received for his alleged views on the Israel-Hamas war. The University of Pennsylvania sophomore came under fire last fall after he appeared in a video with a group of friends carrying stickers reading 'Zionism Is Sexy.' Some fans of the Netflix series have called for a boycott of the show and for Schnapp to be fired.January 17, 2024
Fitness
2024 Broad Street Run returns to May race date and finish line location inside Navy Yard
The 2024 Broad Street Run takes place on May 5. The first runners will leave the starting line at 7:30 a.m. which is 30 minutes earlier than the 10-mile race usually starts. For the first time in five years, the finish line will be back at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.January 17, 2024
Celebrities
Jason Kelce stops at McDonald's in Delco, signs Eagles jersey for drive-through employee
Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce stopped by a McDonald's in Delaware County on Wednesday morning and autographed a jersey for a drive-through employee. Despite reports of Kelce's impending retirement, the Eagles' center said he's still weighing his future during Wednesday's episode of the 'New Heights' podcast.January 15, 2024
Eagles
Physicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why the Eagles' Tush Push is so effective
The Philadelphia Eagles' Tush Push play was presented to physicist Neil deGrasse Tyson for an explanation of why it has been so dominant in short yardage situations. As Jalen Hurts and the Eagles take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Monday night's playoff game, the Brotherly Shove is sure to be a lifeline for the team's struggling offense.January 15, 2024
Business
Teens at Deptford Mall must be accompanied by adult chaperones on weekend evenings under new policy
The Deptford Mall in Gloucester County is requiring teens to be accompanied by adult chaperones, who are either a parents or older than 25. The rule is in place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays after 5 p.m.January 12, 2024
Courts
Former Pennsylvania attorney who solicited sex from clients gets jail time
Former Lackawanna County defense attorney Corey Kolcharno was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to charges that he solicited sex and nude photos from his clients, including vulnerable women with financial hardships and substance abuse problems, prosecutors said. Kolcharno will serve 4 to 23 months in prison and two years of probation. He has been required to surrender his law license.January 12, 2024
Business
Wissahickon Brewing Co. plans to open new taproom and kombucha brewery in Olde Kensington
Wissahickon Brewing Co. opening a new taproom and kombucha production facility in Olde Kensington that will open in summer 2024. The East Falls craft brewer will take over the space at 1526 N. American Street. Owner Tim Gill said the expansion has been in the works for a few years, despite challenges facing the craft beer industry. The new space will have a kitchen and private event level.January 12, 2024
Business
French restaurant La Grange, Duck Donuts to join new Wegmans at Bucks County development
The Wegmans planned at the Prickett Preserve development in Lower Makefield will be joined by La Grange, a casual French restaurant, and Duck Donuts. Wegmans is opening in March at the mixed-use development, which will also have a Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. The town center in Bucks County will include 200 apartments, a clubhouse and 155,000 square feet of retail space.January 11, 2024
Health News
Penn Medicine to acquire Doylestown Health system in Bucks County
The University of Pennsylvania Health System has agreed to acquire Doylestown Health in Bucks County, giving it seven hospitals, pending regulatory approvals. UPHS also will integrate Doylestown Health's outpatient rehabilitation center, breast cancer treatment center and other health facilities into its own system.Just In
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