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.
October 12, 2022
Health News
Judge temporarily halts closure of Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Crozer Health will not be permitted to close Delaware County Memorial Hospital after a judge issued a preliminary injunction to temporarily halt the health system's planned restructuring. The struggling, four-hospital system is owned by the private, for-profit Prospect Medical Holdings. The county and the nonprofit Foundation for Delaware County had filed a petition to stop the closure of DCMH.October 12, 2022
Food & Drink
Buena Onda tacos, Cheetos 'n' Waffle tenders among new food options at Sixers, Flyers games
Aramark's new food options at Sixers and Flyers games at the Wells Fargo Center in 2022-23 include Cheetos ‘n’ Waffle tenders, available at the concession stand near Section 107, and a za’atar cauliflower cheesesteak available at the concession stand near Section 110. Philadelphia restaurateurs Stephen Starr, Jose Garces and Marc Vetri also have new concepts opening for premium ticket holders.October 12, 2022
Investigations
Three Philly SWAT officers wounded, homicide suspect killed in shootout
Three Philadelphia police officers were shot Wednesday morning as they attempted to serve a homicide warrant at a home in the 800 block of North 10th Street. The 19-year-old suspect, Raheem Lee, opened fire from the home, striking the three officers. In the ensuing shootout, Lee was struck by police and suffered fatal injuries. All three police officers are expected to recover from their injuries. Lee was wanted for at least two armed robberies and a homicide that occurred on August 21, authorities said.October 11, 2022
Investigations
Three fans created drunken disturbance at Kevin Hart's stand-up show in Wilkes-Barre, police say
Three fans who attended Kevin Hart's stand-up comedy special at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre were arrested on Sunday night for allegedly causing a drunken disturbance that briefly interrupted the comedian's routine, police said. Tina M. Ramos, 33, of Paterson, New Jersey; Adrian Shaffer Jr., 22, of Paterson; and 30-year-old Asia Lynn McNeill, of Wilkes-Barre were charged in the incident.October 11, 2022
Odd News
Hundreds of rats were illegally dumped in the Harrisburg area – now they're in search of a new home
Authorities in Harrisburg and nearby Steelton are investigating the illegal dumping of a large quantity of domesticated rats late last week. Volunteers and rescue organizations have been collecting the animals in order to take care of them and try to find homes for them. Police are still investigating where the rats came from and are seeking help from the public to identify those responsible.October 11, 2022
Holiday
Pennsylvania farm wins White House Christmas tree contest for second time
The official White House Christmas tree in 2022 will come from Evergreen Acres Tree Farm in Auburn, Schuylkill County. The business won the annual contest held by the National Christmas Tree Association. Evergreen previously had a tree displayed by the Clinton Administration in 2000. This year's tree ornament theme will be chosen by First Lady Jill Biden.October 11, 2022
Investigations
Withers the dog, set to be adopted, stolen from animal shelter in North Philly
A small dog was stolen from the ACCT Philly shelter on West Hunting Park Avenue on Monday afternoon. The shelter identified the dog as Withers, who had someone lined up to adopt him prior to the dognapping. ACCT Philly shared surveillance video and photos with Philadelphia police to aid in the ongoing investigation.October 10, 2022
Arts & Culture
Neon Museum of Philadelphia, a shrine of vintage signs, to close in Olde Kensington
The Neon Museum of Philadelphia will close its location at 1800 N. American St. in Olde Kensington on Dec. 11 after a nearly two-year run in the space. Len Davidson, the curator of the collection, which has been on display since 1983, hopes to partner with a local institution to find a new location that will keep the vintage signs publicly accessible in the city.October 10, 2022
Odd News
Woman's urn returned to daughter after washing ashore in Ocean City, more than a year after her death
An urn containing the ashes of a Georgia woman washed up at a beach in Ocean City last week, prompting a man to track down the woman's family and reunite them with her remains. Ryan Leonard said his children found the urn of Paulette Eva Rose Tricoche in sea grass outside their property. He found her information online and contacted the funeral home, which said Tricoche was a Cape May native who died in Georgia last year. The urn had been shipped to Cape May after Tricoche was cremated. Leonard got in touch with her daughter and has returned the remains to her.October 10, 2022
Politics
Fetterman's I-95 billboards calling Oz a Cowboys fan are the latest barbs in a Senate race that's hit peak absurdity
In Pennsylvania's race for U.S. Senate, John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz have been trading barbs in one of the dirtiest campaign clashes in recent memory. Fetterman, the state's Democratic lieutenant governor, has put two billboards on Interstate 95 near Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Philadelphia Eagles, that call his opponent a fan of the hated rival Dallas Cowboys, who come to town Sunday night.Just In
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