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 29, 2022
Obituaries
Pennsylvania National Guard soldier, 17, dies after collapsing during training
Pvt. Alyssa Cahoon, a 17-year-old soldier with the Pennsylvania National Guard, died last week after collapsing during basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina. Cahoon was just days away from graduating alongside her twin sister, Brianna. Both were human resource specialists, according to the 1st Battalion 34th Regiment. Cahoon's family said she had a rare heart abnormality.August 29, 2022
Food & Drink
Marc Vetri to bring new pizza place, dubbed MVP, to Wells Fargo Center
Chef Marc Vetri will open a new pizza place, called MVP, in the Wells Fargo Center's club level when the Flyers and Sixers open their respective seasons this fall. The James Beard Award-winning chef joins Philadelphia restaurateurs Jose Garces and Stephen Starr with new concepts planned for the arena in South Philadelphia.August 29, 2022
Investigations
FBI agent injured in accidental shooting at federal courthouse in Center City
An FBI agent was injured Monday morning in an accidental shooting that happened in a loading area outside the James A. Bryne U.S. Courthouse in Philadelphia. It's unclear whether the gunshot was self-inflicted or came from someone else. Philadelphia police confirmed the incident, but said the investigation is being handled by the FBI since the shooting occurred on federal property and involved federal personnel. The agent was reportedly struck in the leg and hospitalized with minor injuries.August 26, 2022
Courts
Philly man gets life in prison for fatal shooting of Milan Loncar in Brewerytown
Josephus Davis, the man convicted of fatally shooting 25-year-old Milan Loncar as he walked his dog in Brewerytown, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday after he was found guilty of second-degree murder in June, a Philadelphia Common Pleas judge decided. Loncar, a Temple University graduate, was killed about a block from his home on Jan. 13, 2021. Davis and a second man — who has never been identified — robbed Loncar before he was shot and left in the street.August 26, 2022
Business
Sprouts Farmers Market to open second Philly store at Quartermaster Plaza
Sprouts Farmers Market has signed a lease to open a second Philadelphia store in the Quartermaster Plaza shopping center at West Oregon Avenue and South 23rd Street. Sprouts, which has expanded rapidly in recent years, opened its first Philadelphia location at 1000 S. Broad Street as part of the Lincoln Square development. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Sprouts is best-known for its fresh produce and bulk foods, along with a wide selection of vitamins and supplements, natural body care and household items.August 26, 2022
Investigations
No charges after woman pulled gun during argument in King of Prussia Mall food court
A woman was detained by police at the King of Prussia Mall on Thursday afternoon after she pulled out a gun during an argument inside the food court, officials said. Upper Merion police have said no charges will be filed in the incident. The woman who pulled the gun possessed the weapon legally and had a concealed carry permit in Montgomery County, authorities said.August 26, 2022
Odd News
An emotional support alligator took a splash at LOVE Park on Friday
An emotional support alligator paid a visit to Philadelphia's LOVE Park with his family on Friday afternoon. The animal appears to be Wally Gator, a viral sensation owned by York, Pennsylvania resident Joie Henney. At the park in Center City, people were seen petting and holding the alligator, who enjoyed splashing in the fountains. Seven-year-old Wally is currently the leading vote-getter in the America’s Favorite Pet Animal Kingdom popularity contest and has a huge presence on TikTok.August 26, 2022
Development
CHOP makes progress on plan for 14-story Schuylkill Avenue Research Building next to Roberts Center
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is planning to begin construction later this year on the 14-story Schuylkill Avenue Research Building, which will be built at 2716 South St. next to the Roberts Center. The project will head to Civic Design Review in September and encompasses part of a much larger, $3.4 billion development plan in Philadelphia.August 25, 2022
Courts
Garbage truck driver cleared of charges in Center City crash that killed cyclist Emily Fredricks
Jorge Fretts, the driver of a Gold Medal Environmental sanitation truck that struck and killed bicyclist Emily Fredricks in Philadelphia in November 2017, is no longer facing criminal charges. An appellate court agreed with an earlier ruling that there was insufficient evidence to show Fretts was driving recklessly when he crashed into Fredericks at 11th and Spruce streets in Center City. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court declined to take the case and Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner opted not to attempt to reinstate charges.August 25, 2022
Media
Ron Jaworski to join 'Eagles Postgame Live' on NBC Sports Philadelphia, sources say
Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski will join the crew of "Eagles Postgame Live" on NBC Sports Philadelphia for the upcoming NFL season, a source with knowledge of the situation told PhillyVoice. The pending addition of Jaworski comes after the retirement of longtime anchor Ray Didinger and the departure of former Eagles linebacker Seth Joyner, who is joining JAKIB Media Partners for a streaming postgame show alongside Mike Missanelli, Derrick Gunn and Devan Kaney.Just In
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