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.
March 17, 2023
Investigations
Pa. woman fatally attacked by her neighbor's Great Danes
A pair of Great Danes fatally attacked a Pennsylvania woman who was caring for them while their owners were away, police said. The dog breed generally is not considered aggressive or dangerous, but can become anxious or territorial around strangers. Kristin Potter, 38, of Perry County, suffered multiple traumatic injuries in the attack, the coroner said.March 17, 2023
Food & Drink
Chef Jose Garces set to open third Amada outpost in Radnor
Amada, the modern Spanish tapas restaurant from Chef Jose Garces, opens this weekend in Radnor at 555 E. Lancaster Ave. Amada was the first solo concept opened by the James Beard Award-winning chef in Old City in 2005. There's also another location at Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City.March 17, 2023
Media
6ABC's St. Patrick's Day weather report accidentally takes hilarious, NSFW turn
6ABC meteorologist Karen Rogers and reporter Jessica Boyington had an unexpected, NSFW moment during the morning weather report on St. Patrick's Day. Rogers made a joke about double-fisting beers, but forgot to mention she was talking about beer. A clip of the interaction has gone viral on social media.March 17, 2023
Illness
Deer ticks are fueling the rise of a flu-like illness that isn't Lyme disease
Deer ticks, known for spreading Lyme disease, are responsible for increased cases of babesiosis, a flu-like illness that is considered endemic in seven states, including New Jersey, the CDC says. Babesiosis, once considered rare, is caused by a microscopic parasite transmitted by ticks. Symptoms include a high fever, excessive sweating, chills, headaches, muscle and joint pain, and loss of appetite.March 16, 2023
Development
Parx Casino to open hotel with a rooftop restaurant in 2025
Parx Casino and Racing in Bensalem, Bucks County will build a 13-story hotel with two restaurants at 3001 State Road after receiving approval from the township. The hotel will have 300 guest rooms, a banquet hall, spa, fitness center and coffee shop. Construction is expected to begin later this year with a goal to open in 2025.March 16, 2023
Development
Chinatown organization takes stand against 76ers' arena plan, 'disappointing' the team's developer
The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corp. joined other neighborhood organizations on Thursday to formally oppose 76 Place Market Street, the downtown arena proposed by the owners of the Philadelphia 76ers. The developers behind the project said the organization's position is "disappointing." The 76ers hope to build the privately-funded, $1.3 billion arena between 10th and 11th streets and from Market Street north to Cuthbert Street, which is the southern end of Chinatown.March 15, 2023
Development
Borgata rebrands Water Club hotel as part of $55 million renovation project
The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City is rebranding its Water Club hotel as MGM Tower as part of a $55 million renovation project that will remodel 700 guest rooms and add luxury suites with wraparound skyline views. The hotel's spa on the 32nd floor is being turned into an event space. The project is expected to be finished by Memorial Day.March 15, 2023
Entertainment
Willow Grove mall partially opens new Tilted 10 indoor amusement park
The Tilted 10 indoor amusement park at the Willow Grove Park Mall in Abington Township partially opened last weekend. Families now can enjoy its massive arcade and bumper cars. Once the entertainment center is complete, it will include full-service bowling lanes, black lit mini golf, a laser tag arena and a taco and margarita bar.March 15, 2023
Jobs
Philly expands lifeguard training hours in push for new recruits to staff city pools
Philadelphia is making lifeguard certification training available to job applicants seven days a week at three different public pools: Abraham Lincoln High School, Friends Select School and St. Joseph's Preparatory School. The city aims to hire 400 lifeguards ahead of the 2023 swimming season to avoid staffing issues reflected by a national lifeguard shortage in recent years.March 14, 2023
Business
Target to close Center City store, but plans new one near Penn
Target will close one of its small-format stores at 1128 Chestnut St. in Center City on May 13. The company also plans to open a new store in University City at 3701 Chestnut St, near the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. A Target spokesperson citied declining sales at the Center City store compared to others in the city as a reason for the pending closure.Just In
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