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.
June 30, 2023
Investigations
Man drowns in Lake Nockamixon after rescuing two children
A 37-year-old man died Thursday in Bucks County's Lake Nockamixon after he rescued two children who appeared to be in distress in the water, authorities said. The man was identified Friday as Marvin Alexan Fernandez Chicas, the Bucks County coroner's office said. His death was ruled accidental.June 30, 2023
Music
'Hoagiewave,' a Philly-inspired album from South Fellini's Tony Trov, is packed with lo-fi bliss
"Hoagiewave" is a new dream pop album written and produced by Tony Trov, the cofounder of Philadelphia lifestyle brand South Fellini. The song titles include humorous references to the city and the lo-fi music is inspired by the electronic genre vaporwave. The album is now streaming on all major music platforms and is available on cassette.June 30, 2023
Media
Upper Dublin-native Suzy Kolber among broadcasters ESPN lays off
ESPN announced a new round of layoffs on Friday that included a number of major personalities on the network. Suzy Kolber, an Upper Dublin native who spent 27 years at ESPN, said she was let go and called her exit from ESPN "heartbreaking" after a 38-year career in sports media. Other broadcasters laid off by ESPN include NBA analyst Jeff Van Gundy and Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young, who served as an analyst on "Monday Night Football" broadcasts.June 30, 2023
Food & Drink
Philly's Middle Child wins 'Good Morning America' breakfast competition with pastrami, egg and cheese sandwich
Philly's Middle Child has won the United States of Breakfast competition held by "Good Morning America." The show visited South Philly on Thursday, when Middle Child advanced to the final round in New York on Friday. The Center City restaurant's pastrami, egg and cheese sandwich on rye bread defeated finalists from Cleveland, Houston and Boston to claim the trophy and a $10,000 prize.June 29, 2023
Business
Center City Pretzel Co. looks to reopen in late July – 10 months after it caught fire
Center City Pretzel Co. on Washington Avenue in South Philadelphia has been closed since September 2022 after an electrical fire destroyed some of the bakery's equipment. After months of delays, owner Erika Tonelli Bonnett is hopeful the business can reopen by the end of the July.June 29, 2023
Health News
Penn Medicine expected to use Brandywine Hospital for veterans care
Penn Medicine's pending acquisition of Brandywine Hospital from Tower Health will be part of a reorganization of Veterans Affairs services in the Philadelphia region. Penn Medicine signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to develop new facilities and says it will repurpose Coatesville's Brandywine Hospital, which closed last year, into a site for outpatient, acute mental health and long-term care for veterans.June 29, 2023
Government
Stone Harbor issues 17 times more parking tickets this May than a year ago — and the police chief has no remorse
Since Stone Harbor switched to the ParkMobile app for metered parking spaces, the Jersey Shore town has had a dramatic increase in the number of parking tickets issued. The borough started using ParkMobile in May, replacing the old cash payment system.June 28, 2023
Health News
Penn Medicine to acquire shuttered Brandywine Hospital from Tower Health
Penn Medicine has agreed to buy Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville from Tower Health, with shuttered the Chester County facility in January 2022, a month after it closed Jennersville Hospital in West Grove. The tentative deal comes after Tower Health backed out of an earlier agreement to sell the hospital to Canyon Atlantic Partners.June 28, 2023
Investigations
Philly towing company allegedly bought and resold thousands of stolen catalytic converters
TDI Towing in Philadelphia allegedly bought and resold thousands of catalytic converters valued at $8.2 million, Bucks County prosecutors said. The company, seven employees and four allegedly thieves are facing criminal charges. Catalytic converter thefts have surged in the U.S. due to the resale value of the metals they're made of and the relative ease of removing them from cars.June 28, 2023
Celebrities
Jason Kelce chugs 30-ounce beer in 5.7 seconds for charity
Jason Kelce chugged a 30-ounce mug of beer on Wednesday morning to start an activity-filled day in Sea Isle City, where the Eagles legend is holding his third annual fundraiser for the Eagles Autism Foundation. He'll be guest bartending at Ocean Drive from 4-8 p.m. Kelce is joined by his younger brother, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, for a new Beer Bowl competition sponsored by their hit podcast "New Heights."Just In
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