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.
April 12, 2023
Addiction
White House gives xylazine unprecedented 'emerging threat' designation
The Biden administration has designated the animal sedative xylazine an "emerging threat" due to its widespread use as a mixing agent in fentanyl, the deadly synthetic opioid fueling the overdose epidemic in the United States. The designation is a first for the federal government, triggering a 90-day period to develop a national response plan.April 12, 2023
Environment
Pinelands wildfire engulfs 3,800 acres, prompts evacuations in Ocean County
Ocean County firefighters are battling a wildfire that began Tuesday night in the area of Lakehurst and Manchester Township, New Jersey. The blaze had consumed about 3,800 acres by late Wednesday morning, prompting residents to evacuate overnight along with several road closures, including parts of Route 539 and Route 70.April 12, 2023
Investigations
Husband pleads guilty to killing, dismembering Sellersville woman Beth Capaldi
Stephen Capaldi, 57, of Sellersville, pleaded guilty to killing his wife, Beth Capaldi, and dismembering her body at their home in Bucks County last October, prosecutors said. Capaldi will spend between 22 and 44 years in state prison and must pay restitution to his daughter to cover funeral expenses for Beth's funeral.April 12, 2023
Food & Drink
P'unk Burger, Slice owners to open throwback sandwich shop and deli in South Philly
Jason and Marlo Dilks, owners of SliCE and P'unk Burger, are opening a new Italian sandwich shop, Nipotina, that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at 2238 S. 21st St. The new concept has a menu featuring chicken cutlets, meatball sandwiches, cheesesteaks, hoagies, salads and other Italian specialities.April 11, 2023
Food & Drink
Independence Beer Garden set to open for 2023 season
Independence Beer Garden opens for its ninth season in Old City on Wednesday, April 12. The open air, 20,000-square-foot beer garden has 40 taps of regional and domestic beer to go with a menu of familiar favorites and new items. The beer garden initially will be open Wednesdays through Sundays until after Memorial Day, when it will be open seven days a week.April 11, 2023
Investigations
Suspect wanted in fatal shooting at Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru in Cheltenham
Cheltenham police are seeking to identify the man who shot and killed Rachel King, 35, at the Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru at the Melrose Shopping Center on Tuesday morning. The suspect fled in a light-colored sedan and remains at-large. King's 11-year-old son was in the back seat of her vehicle during the shooting.April 11, 2023
Arts & Culture
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' gets a Monopoly board game full of scams
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" now has a new special edition Monopoly game packed with themes and references from the long-running FXX sitcom. The variation on the classic game trades the fabled Boardwalk and Park Place spaces for the likes of Paddy's Pub, Dennis and Mac's apartment and other memorable locations from the show. Instead playing as the top hat or the thimble, this version of Monopoly has Rum Ham, Kitten "Mittons" and Poppins, Mac's ancient family dog.April 10, 2023
Investigations
Bucks County man allegedly drugged, fatally shot his mother
A Bucks County man was charged Monday for allegedly killing his mother over the weekend and dumping her body in a shed in Northeast Philadelphia, prosecutors said. Sean Rivera, 28, is accused of spiking his mother's iced tea with fentanyl at their home in Falls Township before driving her to the shed, where he allegedly shot her multiple times before locking her inside with a recently purchased padlock, authorities said.April 10, 2023
Food & Drink
Guy Fieri to revisit South Jersey's Vincentown Diner for 'Triple D Nation'
Vincentown Diner in Southampton, Burlington County makes its return to the Food Network on a new episode of guy Fieri's 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Triple D Nation.' The episode will be broadcast Friday, April 21 at 9 p.m. Vincentown Diner previously was featured by Fieri in 2016.April 10, 2023
Wildlife
Red-tailed hawk rescued by Pa. wildlife experts has rare genetic condition
A red-tailed hawk with the rare genetic condition leucism was rescued near Mercersburg, Pennsylvania in March after it was found covered in cooking oil and unable to fly. Leucism affects pigmentation, resulting in lighter colors. This hawk stands out from typical red-tailed hawks that have brown and dark red feathers. The hawk was taken to the Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in Lancaster County, where she has been rehabilitated.Just In
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