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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

February 6, 2023

Podcast

Kelce brothers bring parents onto 'New Heights' podcast ahead of Super Bowl

by Michael Tanenbaum

Ahead of the Eagles-Chiefs matchup in Super Bowl LVII, brothers Jason and Travis Kelce brought their parents, Donna and Ed, onto their hit podcast "New Heights" to talk about their family history. This year's Super Bowl will be the first time two brothers compete against one another on the NFL's biggest stage.

February 6, 2023

Investigations

Driver wanted in fatal hit-and-run outside McDonald's in Bucks County

by Michael Tanenbaum

Bucks County authorities are searching for the driver of a gray Chevy Silverado pickup truck that struck and killed a man Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of a McDonald's in Levittown, police said. The crash happened around 4 p.m. at the fast food restaurant at 7700 Bristol Pike. Investigators said there was an altercation before the crash and that the driver of the truck may have acted in self-defense.

February 3, 2023

Environment

Longwood Gardens to purchase 505-acre du Pont Estate in Delaware

by Michael Tanenbaum

Longwood Gardens will purchase the 505-acre Granogue Reserve in northern Delaware, preserving the estate that had belonged to the heirs of the DuPont chemical company. Longwood, the 1,100-acre botanical garden in East Marlborough, Chester County, has it own roots with the du Pont family.

February 3, 2023

Food & Drink

30 Prime, an upscale steakhouse, to open in old Coatesville bank building

by Michael Tanenbaum

The National Bank of Coatesville building, at 112 E. Lincoln Highway, is getting a new tenant – 30 Prime Chophouse & Seafood. Chef Phil Ferro, who owns Kings Tavern in Coatesville and Chadds Ford Tavern in Delaware County, is behind the project, which is part of a broader revitalization effort in the Chester County city. Coatesville has seen nearly $200 million in public and private investment in recent years.

February 3, 2023

Transportation

Apple Studios film shoot to close Bucks County road in February

by Michael Tanenbaum

Apple Studios will conduct a film shoot along Bedminster Road in Bedminster and Tinicum townships from Feb. 14-18 and Feb. 21-23. The project will close Bedminster Road (Route 113) between Route 611 (Easton Road) and Deer Run Road on each of those days. The Apple Studios project has not been revealed.

February 2, 2023

Eagles

Petition calls for Kelce brothers' mom, Donna, to flip coin for Super Bowl LVII

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Change.org petition has called for Donna Kelce, the mother of NFL stars Jason and Travis, to flip the coin at the start of Super Bowl LVII between the Eagles and Chiefs. The petition to the NFL has collected more than 11,000 signatures and counting. Donna Kelce talked about the emotions of her sons competition against one another on the big stage during an appearance on the "Today" show.

February 2, 2023

Business

Woman who quit job over Sheetz' nixed 'smile policy' rejects offer to return

by Michael Tanenbaum

Sheetz got rid of its controversial "smile policy" this week after an employee in Ohio spoke out about the pressure she received from a manager regarding her missing teeth. The former worker, Rose Marie Counts, said she had been hired with missing teeth after she was the victim of domestic abuse. Counts said she declined an offer to return to the company.

February 1, 2023

Food & Drink

LaScala's Beach Bar to replace shuttered Laguna in Brigantine

by Michael Tanenbaum

LaScala's Beach Bar will move into the space at 1400 Ocean Ave. in Brigantine after the closure of the long-running Laguna Grill & Rum Bar. The owners are the same restaurant group behind LaScala's Fire, which has locations in Marlton, Glassboro, Villanova and Philadelphia. The new beach bar will feature live music and DJs during the summer months. It's expected to open this summer.

February 1, 2023

Podcast

Kelce brothers release new podcast ahead of Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl, the first title game between siblings

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jason and Travis Kelce talked about facing off in Super Bowl LVII on their latest "New Heights" podcast episode. The so-called "Kelce Bowl" between the Eagles and Chiefs marks the first time in NFL history that two siblings have squared off in the Super Bowl. The game will be played Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

February 1, 2023

Development

Philly developer proposes luxury resort lodge in Cape May County

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia-based developer Brickstone Realty Corporation has proposed a luxury resort in Cape May County in the offshore community of Dennis Township. The Clermont Lodge retreat would be built on a 30-acre property that's currently undeveloped. The site is near the intersection of New Jersey Routes 83 and 9. Clermont Lodge would feature a total of 120 guest rooms spread across a three-story hotel building, bungalows and individual cabins. The proposal includes a tavern, barns and a dedicated wedding venue.