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.
December 1, 2023
Food & Drink
Feast of the 7 Pickles returns to Fishtown this month with twists on Philly foods
Fishtown Pickle Project's Feast of the 7 Fishes returns for its third year Dec. 19. With Kensington's Martha as the venue, this year's menu is inspired by Philly favorites like cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, Tastykakes and scrapple. There will be three seatings at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. with 50 spots available per time slot. Tickets cost $95 apiece.December 1, 2023
Business
Fishtown food trucks can stay for now after City Council vote on bill to ban them is delayed
A move in Philadelphia City Council to ban food trucks from Girard and Frankford avenues in Fishtown was not voted on Thursday. The fate of the proposed ordinance, which has sparked controversy in the neighborhood, is in limbo as council approaches the end of its session on Dec. 14.November 30, 2023
Entertainment
Franklin Institute permanently closes Tuttleman IMAX theater
The Franklin Institute's Tuttleman IMAX theater is now permanently closed after it was shut down in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The museum said the domed theater is no longer a viable business model. The Franklin Institute instead plans to invest in six new exhibits, including the Wondrous Space exhibit that opened earlier this month. The Tuttleman opened in 1990.November 30, 2023
Addiction
Weight-loss drug Wegovy could help treat alcohol addiction, researchers say
Wegovy and Ozempic, drugs commonly used for weight loss, may be used to treat alcohol addiction, researchers say. Studies on semaglutide, the ingredient in both drugs, are examining whether people who take the medication can reduce alcohol consumption and cravings to drink. One newly published study offers the first evidence that GLP-1 agonists can help people manage alcohol addiction.November 29, 2023
Investigations
Driver sentenced up to 24 years in prison for fatal hit-and-run at Bucks County McDonald's
A New Jersey man who ran his truck over another man at a McDonald's in Bucks County in February was sentenced to 12-24 years in prison on Wednesday. Daniel Dietrich, 46, of Palmyra, struck and killed 47-year-old Jason Smith, of Levittown, during a road-rage encounter in Bristol Township on Feb. 5. Dietrich pleaded guilty to charges of voluntary manslaughter and related offenses.November 29, 2023
Adult Health
Certain personality traits – like being an extrovert – may lower risk for dementia
Personality traits like extraversion and conscientiousness may lower the risk of developing dementia, according to new research on the relationship between behavior and cognitive decline. The new study found people with positive traits were more protected from impairment; those with negative characteristics like neuroticism were at greater risk.November 29, 2023
Fashion
Rob McElhenney reveals his bidding war rival for the Princess Diana Eagles jacket was wife Kaitlin Olson
On the latest episode of the 'New Heights' podcast, Rob McElhenney revealed that Kaitlin Olson, his wife and 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" co-star, was outbidding him in the charity auction for the Princess Diana Eagles jacket signed by Kylie Kelce. The couple told Jason and Travis Kelce they ultimately agreed to jointly bid $100,000 for the jacket, which benefits the Eagles Autism Foundation.November 28, 2023
Development
Apartments, restaurant proposed at site of former Oak Lane Diner in North Philly
The site of the former Oak Lane Diner in North Philadelphia could be redeveloped as an apartment building with a new restaurant and office space. The proposal calls for a seven-story mixed-use building at the corner of North Broad Street and 66th Avenue, with 65 residential units for seniors (including 46 affordable units with income restrictions). The Oak Lane Diner permanently closed after a fire in 2015.November 28, 2023
Politics
Grandmother of Lower Merion family among hostages released by Hamas
Hamas released 12 hostages Tuesday, including 84-year-old Deitza Heiman, as part of the cease-fire in Gaza. Heiman, who has family in Lower Merion Township, was taken hostage less than two miles from the border with Gaza in southern Israel during the Hamas terrorist attacks on Oct. 7. As part of Tuesday's hostage deal, Israel agreed to release 30 Palestinian prisoners.November 28, 2023
Government
New Pa. law requires consent for medical students to perform pelvic, rectal exams on unconscious patients
Pennsylvania medical facilities now must get written and verbal consent to perform pelvic, prostate and rectal exams on patients who are unconscious under anesthesia. The law, which was signed Monday, makes Pennsylvania one of at least 20 states to require informed consent for these exams, which historically have been done by medical students for training purposes even when they are not necessary for the patients.Just In
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