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 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.January 11, 2024
Lawsuits
Philly D.A. challenges law that creates special prosecutor for crimes on SEPTA
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a legal challenge Thursday questioning Act 40, the Republican-led state law that assigns a special prosecutor to handle crimes at – or near – SEPTA properties in the city. Krasner has called the law antidemocratic and unconstitutional; Republicans say it will restore law and order in the city.January 10, 2024
Weather
Delco man rescued after getting stranded in tree surrounded by flooded Marcus Hook Creek
Delaware County first responders rescued a man from a tree in Upper Chichester during Tuesday night's rainstorm. They shared video of the daring rescue of the man, who was stranded after being surrounded by floodwaters. The county received nearly 2,000 emergency calls on Tuesday night, including 27 for water rescues.January 10, 2024
Women's Health
Tylenol use during pregnancy could cause language delays in children, researchers say
New research suggests children of mothers who take Tylenol during pregnancy may experience delayed language skills in early childhood. The study looked at how children born to mothers who used acetaminophen while pregnant performed on language assessments at 2 and 3 years old. Tylenol has long been recommended as the safest painkiller that pregnant women can take to ease their symptoms.January 10, 2024
Lawsuits
Two Cherry Hill Target shoppers who say they were injured by children riding scooters in store file lawsuit
Two Target shoppers in New Jersey have sued the company over injuries they allegedly suffered when a group of kids rode the company's electric shopping scooters into them at a store in Cherry Hill. The women claim the December 2021 incident left them with lasting injuries. Target has denied responsibility.January 9, 2024
Prevention
Hearing aids may help people live longer, but many who need them don't get treated
Hearing aids can reduce the risk of death by as much as 25% in people who suffer from hearing loss, according to a new study. The devices may help prevent depression and dementia while improving overall health and quality of life. About 40 million American adults have some degree of hearing loss, which can impair the way people socialize and respond to events happening around them. Despite the prevalence of hearing loss in the United States, only about one in 10 people affected by it get hearing aids.January 9, 2024
Lawsuits
Macy's sued by security guard's family after fatal stabbing at Center City store
A civil lawsuit has been announced against Macy's by the family of Eric Harrison, the security guard who was fatally stabbed at the Center City department store in December. Harrison, 27, was killed by a shoplifter who attacked him and another guard, police said. The lawsuit alleges Macy's and other entities connected to the building failed to take measures to prevent the stabbing.January 9, 2024
Transportation
SEPTA altering multiple bus routes due to I-95 cap project at Penn's Landing
SEPTA will make changes to eight bus routes — 5, 12, 17, 21, 33, 38, 42 and 44 — beginning Sunday, Jan. 14 due to PennDOT's work on the I-95 cap project taking shape at Penn's Landing. The Chestnut Street bridge will be closed the next day for its planned demolition.January 8, 2024
Food & Drink
Bastia — a Mediterranean café coming to Fishtown in March — is a 'must-visit' in 2024, according to Bon Appétit
Bon Appétit named Bastia, a Mediterranean café expected to open in Philadelphia in March, one of its 'must-visit' restaurants in the United States in 2024. Led by the acclaimed Chef Tyler Akin, Bastia will be part of the new boutique hotel Anna & Bel in a residential part of Fishtown. The menu will focus on seafood and vegetable dishes.January 8, 2024
Investigations
Norristown mom who crashed her van into SEPTA bus, killing her infant, charged with homicide
Arbetina Johnson-Lowery who crashed her minivan into a stopped SEPTA bus last September, causing fatal injuries to her 1-year-old son, has been charged with homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence and related offenses, Montgomery County prosecutors said. The Sept. 30 crash happened on East Johnson Highway near Old Arch Road.Just In
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