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.
July 29, 2022
Courts
Jenkintown woman sentenced to prison for lighting police cars on fire during George Floyd protests
Lore Blumenthal, 35, was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison and ordered to pay more than $95,000 restitution for lighting two Philadelphia police vehicles on fire during a protest outside City Hall on May 30, 2022. The civil unrest followed the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis. Blumenthal was one of six people charged with similar crimes. She's been detained since her arrest in June 2020 and pleaded guilty in March to federal counts of obstructing law enforcement during a civil disorder.July 28, 2022
Food & Drink
El Limon Mexican Taqueria to open Glenside restaurant
El Limon Mexican Taqueria will open a new restaurant at 11 Wesley Avenue in Glenside, Pennsylvania, taking over the former space of Anne's Kitchen Table and Palermo's Cafe. The popular franchise, founded in Conshohocken in 2010, has expanded to more than 20 locations in the region.July 28, 2022
Government
Low-flying military helicopters over Philly this week are part of training exercise
Helicopters seen flying low above Philadelphia on Wednesday, July 27, and Thursday, July 28 are part of a military exercise led by the United States Army Task Force 46, which is a specialized homeland security response unit. The exercise is testing interagency planning, search and rescue, communications and emergency systems during simulated chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incident responses.July 28, 2022
Wildlife
Fearsome-looking dead shark washes ashore on Longport beach
The remains of a sand tiger shark washed ashore n Longport, New Jersey, at the 12th Avenue beach on Thursday morning. An expert who reviewed photos of the animal believe it may have been caught and released by a fisherman prior its death. Sand tigers are common in the water off of New Jersey and are generally docile sharks that feed on smaller fish and don't pose a threat to humans.July 27, 2022
Politics
Pa. congressman voted against same-sex marriage bill days before attending gay son's wedding
Republican Pennsylvania Rep. Glenn Thompson voted against the Respect for Marriage Act bill that passed the House of Representatives last week. The legislation would codify the legal right to same-sex marriage. Three days after voting against the bill, Thompson and his wife attended their gay son's wedding with full support for the marriage.July 27, 2022
Food & Drink
AWSM Sauce, a local sustainable ketchup company, takes on Heinz with $57 million stadium naming campaign
AWSM Sauce is a sustainable ketchup and sauce company founded by Paul Lehmann and Carl Starkey, two dads and former high school athletics coaches in West Chester. The suburban Philadelphia duo, whose ketchup is made by mixing flavored powder and water at home, are taking on ketchup giant Heinz with a $57 million Indiegogo campaign to pursue a stadium naming rights deal in Pennsylvania. Heinz recently dropped its stadium naming deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, whose home is now called Acrisure Stadium.July 27, 2022
Entertainment
WrestleMania 40 to be held at Lincoln Financial Field in 2024
WWE's WrestleMania 40 will take place at Lincoln Financial Field in April 2024, the Philadelphia Eagles said Wednesday. The event is part of a weeklong celebration that will also include 'Friday Night Smackdown,' the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony and 'Monday Night Raw' taking place at to the Wells Fargo Center. WrestleMania was last held in Philadelphia in 1999.July 26, 2022
Weather
Lighting bolt sets fire to steeple at Port Richmond church
A lightning bolt set fire to the steeple at Grace Episcopal Church and the Incarnation in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood during a flash thunderstorm Monday afternoon. The church, which dates back to the 19th century, suffered water damage in addition to the destruction of the steeple. The church has created a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the cost of the insurance deductible to complete needed repairs.July 26, 2022
Social Media
Eagles' Gardner Minshew is selling his 'love shack' bus in Philly for $25,000
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew has been living in a bus since February while preparing for his fourth NFL season. The 26-year-old wrote on Instagram that he wants to sell the bus in Philadelphia and is asking $25,000. The vehicle has about 146,000 miles on it and comes equipped with an energy efficient A/C unit, cooktop and refrigerator.July 26, 2022
Courts
Wawa reaches $8 million settlement over 2019 data breach case
Wawa has agreed to an $8 million agreement with six states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey, to resolve the fallout of a massive data breach that exposed millions of customers' payment card information in 2019. A separate, class action lawsuit remains tied up in court over a proposed settlement that would require Wawa to provide up to $8 million in gift cards and as much as $1 million in cash reimbursements to customers affected by the data breach.Just In
- There are many ways to celebrate the new year in Philly, from the Parkway fireworks show to the Mummers Parade
- Dog-friendly bar the Boozy Mutt is closing after two years in business
- Six illegal ketamine shipments seized in Philadelphia by U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Looking back at 2025: State budget standoff left SEPTA on the brink of fiscal collapse
- 10 stats that defined 2025 Philly sports
- Joel Embiid questionable for Sixers-Grizzlies on Tuesday; updates provided on Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford
Must Read
