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.
August 14, 2023
Celebrities
Lionel Messi drives up ticket prices for Union-Inter Miami match
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami play the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park on Tuesday night in the Leagues Cup semifinal. Tickets for the game as selling for hundreds of dollars on the secondary market. Messi joined the MLS in July sparking a frenzied interest in the American soccer league.August 14, 2023
Women's Health
FDA warns against using certain pregnancy, ovulation and UTI tests
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has warned the public not to use pregnancy, ovulation and UTI tests manufactured by University Meditech, Inc. The company has shut down operations and the FDA can not ensure the safety and efficacy of its products, which were distributed by AC&C Distribution, Inc., HealthyWiser, Home Health US Inc. and Prestige Biotech Inc.August 14, 2023
Streaming
Jason Kelce's upcoming Eagles season to be documented for Prime Video series
'Kelce' is an upcoming Prime Video docuseries about Philadelphia Eagles Jason Kelce following him for 2023 NFL season. The show premieresTuesday, Sept. 12 on Amazon's streaming service.August 11, 2023
Government
Ocean City's faulty boardwalk clock will get $31,000 replacement
Ocean City leaders voted Thursday night to replace the analog clock on the boardwalk at the Ninth Street entrance, between Manco & Manco Pizza and Shrivers Salt Water Taffy & Fudge. The replacement will cost the city $30,944. The existing clock is no longer consistently displaying the correct time and has appearance issues, city officials said.August 11, 2023
Government
Philly giving low-income parents $500 monthly through guaranteed income program
Philadelphia has begun a program giving $500 monthly to 50 low-income residents in the city as part of a study on guaranteed income for parents. Like similar programs in the U.S., the payments do not come with restrictions and do not interfere with existing benefits payments. A second group of 250 residents is receiving monthly $50 payments as part of a comparative, yearlong study on how the payments affect job prospects and spending habits among people enrolled in Pennsylvania's extended Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.August 11, 2023
Development
76ers to hold virtual public meetings on arena proposal
The Philadelphia 76ers will hold five public meetings on Zoom in August to discuss the team's proposal to build a new arena on East Market Street. The $1.3 billion proposal is located just south of Chinatown, where many community members have opposed the project. Two of the meetings will include Mandarin and Cantonese language translation.August 11, 2023
Food & Drink
Italian food hall Eataly to open King of Prussia location in 2025
Eataly, the popular Italian marketplace and restaurant, plans to open a Philadelphia area location at the King of Prussia Mall in 2025. The concept is known worldwide for its food hall atmosphere and cooking classes. The exact location att he King of Prussia Mall has not been revealed.August 10, 2023
Food & Drink
Philly Pretzel Factory selling pretzel pizzas in Mayfair, will soon at all stores
Philly Pretzel Factory has debuted a new 12-inch pretzel pizza that's now being sold at the company's original location in Mayfair, at 7366 Frankford Ave. The pizzas are baked with pretzel flour and have a salted crust. They're available in-store or for delivery on DoorDash and other platforms. CEO Dan DiZio said the new pizza is the first of several new menu items the company plans to launch in the coming years as it looks to offer more lunch and dinner items.August 9, 2023
Development
76ers alter arena proposal to include residential tower, public promenade
The Philadelphia 76ers have added a residential tower with affordable housing units to the team's proposed new arena on East Market Street in Center City. The team released new renderings Wednesday and said the tower would have 20% of its 395 units designated for affordable housing along the southern border of Chinatown. The team also tweaked other aspects of the arena's design to create a public promenade between Market and Cuthbert streets.August 9, 2023
Government
Stone Harbor hires staffer to answer calls prompted by surge of parking tickets – at Avalon's request
The debut of the ParkMobile app in Stone Harbor this summer has led to a huge increase in parking ticket enforcement at the shore town, which replaced its old kiosks and meters. Neighboring Avalon, which shares a municipal court with Stone Harbor, requested that the borough hire a seasonal worker to handle the high call volumes related to the surge in parking violations at the Jersey Shore community.Just In
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