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 4, 2023
Celebrities
Remembering Mark Margolis, 'Breaking Bad' actor and Philly native, who died at 83
Actor Mark Margolis has died at 83 years old. The Philadelphia native was best-known for his role as drug kingpin Hector Salamanca in 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul.' He also had memorable roles in the movies 'Scarface,' 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' and the Darren Aronofsky films 'Pi,' 'Requiem for a Dream' and 'Black Swan.'August 4, 2023
Odd News
Dog roams through I-95 traffic in Northeast Philly before being rescued by state troopers
Pennsylvania State Police rescued a dog that got onto I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia early Friday morning. It ran through traffic for about a mile before troopers corralled it on the roadside. The dog entered the highway in the area of the Betsy Ross Bridge and Allegheny Avenue around 7:20 a.m. Police say the dog was uninjured and no one has come forward yet to claim ownership of the animal.August 4, 2023
Social Media
Fan who leaked images of the Eagles' kelly green jerseys found them on the team's website
A Philadelphia Eagles fan in West Virginia was the person behind the leaked images of the team's kelly green throwback jerseys. Brandon Winston told Axios that he found the pictures accidentally by clicking a 'Go Green' tab on the team's website. He shared them on social media – days before the team planned to release them and put merchandise on sale.August 3, 2023
Development
Sprouts Farmers Market, Raising Cane's among stores to open at redeveloped Roosevelt Mall
The renovated Roosevelt Mall in Northeast Philly will include a Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store and popular fast-food concepts Raising Cane's and Panda Express. The mall's $50 million redevelopment project is underway at the shopping center at Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue.August 3, 2023
Illness
Loss of smell no longer a common sign of COVID-19 infection, researchers find
The loss of smell was a hallmark of a COVID-19 infection during the initial stages of the coronavirus pandemic. New research shows this symptom is now far less common with the omicron variant. Researchers at VCU Health believe loss of smell may have become rare because of increased immunity caused by infection and vaccination.August 3, 2023
Government
Some city services, including Philly 311, disrupted by network, internet issues
A network issue in Philadelphia led to internet outages that affected some government operations, businesses and residents on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. The technical problem occurred during a security update and has since been resolved, but some city services, including Philly 311, are facing lingering issues. Officials said the problems were not the result of a cyberattack.August 2, 2023
Children's Health
What is Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, the rare rash that Mandy Moore's son has?
Actress Mandy Moore's 2-year-old son developed a rare rash called Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, which causes itchy blisters on the arms, legs, buttocks and face. The rash usually comes after a viral infection like mono and can last from 10 days to a few months. Parents are advised to take young children to a dermatologist when they have rashes, because the causes may be overlooked and some conditions may be mistaken for others.August 2, 2023
Investigations
Police seek teens who vandalized West Chester Railroad locomotive
West Chester police are looking for a group of nine teens who vandalized a locomotive and other property at the West Chester Railroad in Chester County. The heritage railroad operates volunteer-run rides between West Chester and Glen Mills. Officials say the teens smashed windows on a locomotive and broke the windshield of a truck on the railroad grounds. The nonprofit is accepting donations to cover repairs. An investigations is ongoing with West Chester police.July 31, 2023
Investigations
Fast-food restaurant manager in Lancaster County allegedly created fake employee to get extra pay, cops say
The manager of a Wendy's in Pennsylvania is wanted for allegedly adding a fake employee to her restaurant's payroll so she could pocket an additional salary, and investigators said the scheme netted her $20,000. Linda Johnson, 35, worked at Wendy's in Manheim Township, Lancaster County.July 31, 2023
Investigations
Upper Darby parking director allegedly stole meter money to pay for office parties, D.A. says
The director of parking enforcement in Upper Darby is charged with stealing the coins from parking meters and using them to pay for office parties and other staff expenses, the Delaware County District Attorney's Office said. Sekela Coles, 45, allegedly told her staff to convert the coins into cash and keep it in the office instead of following normal procedure. Cole also wiped out parking violations for her relatives, prosecutors said.Just In
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