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.
January 24, 2023
Business
Drug wholesaler AmerisourceBergen to change name amid expansion plans
Drug-shipping company AmerisourceBergen will change its name to Cencora as part of a rebranding effort. The company, based in the Philadelphia suburbs, plans to expand its global reach. It has played a major role in the global shipment of COVID-19 vaccines, but also faced scrutiny for its allege involvement in the opioid epidemic.January 23, 2023
Courts
Man convicted of raping woman in Love Park in 2020
Quindell Williams, 26, pleaded guilty Monday to raping a woman in Love Park during the early morning hours of Jan. 25, 2020. Williams attacked the woman from behind at the Center City park while she was on her way to work that morning, investigators said. He was arrested in the weeks after the incident. Williams is scheduled to be sentenced on June 1, 2023.January 23, 2023
Investigations
Pedestrian, cyclist killed in separate hit-and-run crashes on Sunday, police say
Philadelphia police are searching for two drivers involved in separate hit-and-run crashes on Sunday, Jan. 22 that resulted in the deaths of a pedestrian and cyclists. In South Philadelphia, a 44-year-old woman was fatally struck by a silver SUV when crossing the street in the area of 600 Oregon Ave. around 5:40 p.m. Later, in South Kensington, a man riding a bike was struck and killed by a white van as it made a left turn from Berks Street onto Howard Street around 8:40 p.m.January 23, 2023
Government
Ocean City's new approach to unruly teens could serve as blueprint for other Jersey Shore towns
Ocean City will follow a new strategy in 2023 to deal with teenage groups that cause problems on its beaches, boardwalk and streets. Revised ordinances allow police officers to detain teenagers instead of just giving them curbside warnings. The teens' parents will be called to come pick them up, but no charges will be filed. The ordinance covers curfew violations, excessive noise, littering, vandalism and setting off illegal fireworks. Jersey Shore communities have struggled in recent years with large gatherings of rowdy juveniles and pop-events organized on social media.January 20, 2023
Business
Two Regal Cinemas movie theaters in Philly suburbs to close
Regal Cinemas will close 39 movie theaters nationwide as its parent company, Cineworld, moves through Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The pending closures include two locations in the Philadelphia suburbs — Barn Plaza Stadium 14 in Doylestown, Bucks County, and the Oaks Stadium 24 in Oaks, Montgomery County. Movie theaters have struggled to recoup losses that piled up during the early waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.January 20, 2023
Food & Drink
On eve of Eagles-Giants game, get a free Miller Lite at these Philly area bars
Miller Lite is giving out free beer at dozens of bars in the Philadelphia area Friday, the night before the Eagles divisional round playoff game against the New York Giants. Participating bars are giving out one 12-ounce Miller Lite per customer. The Eagles face the Giants Saturday at 8:15 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.January 20, 2023
Marijuana
As Josh Shapiro takes office, could 2023 be the year Pennsylvania legalizes recreational marijuana?
Pennsylvania is considered among a handful of states that have a realistic chance of legalizing recreational marijuana in 2023. Governor Josh Shapiro is supports legalization of adult-use cannabis and expungement for low-level offenders, noting the promise of new tax revenue and progress toward the goals of restorative justice. For the first time in 12 years, Democrats are poised to take control of the state House of Representatives, giving the initiative more fuel than in years past.January 19, 2023
Investigations
Levittown man allegedly paid off $120,000 gambling debt by stealing from his employer, prosecutors say
Brian Myslinski, a former supervisor at Radwell International, is facing criminal charges for allegedly stealing $866,000 in specialized goods from the South Jersey manufacturer and selling them independently. Myslinski, 31, of Levittown, Bucks County, allegedly used the money to cover his gambling debts and to purchase cars, Gucci and Louis Vuitton handbags and purses, and other items, Burlington County prosecutors said.January 19, 2023
Health Stories
Eagles star Lane Johnson is learning how to block his biggest opponent, anxiety, and helping others confront it, too
Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson, who has been public about his battles with anxiety and depression, has led a series of talks aimed at reducing stigmas around mental health treatment. In November, the NFL star spoke to a group in Cherry Hill, New Jersey about his approach and the need to get help with personal challenges. Sports psychologist Joel Fish says it's important for athletes like Johnson to speak out about their mental health.January 19, 2023
Women's Health
6ABC reporter TaRhonda Thomas says she'll miss months to undergo surgery for uterine fibroids
6ABC reporter TaRhonda Thomas announced that she will miss several months at "Action News" as she undergoes surgery to remove uterine fibroids. Thomas said she wants to foster conversation about the common benign tumors, which can cause serious complications including heavy menstrual bleeding, longer-lasting periods, sexual dysfunction and pain in the abdomen, pelvis or lower back that doesn't subside, among other symptoms. The condition is more common among Black women in the U.S. than white women,Just In
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