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 15, 2022
Business
Starbucks union files complaint alleging coffee chain's planned store closures are retaliation
Starbucks Workers United, the union organizing employees of the coffee giant, filed a labor complaint over the company's decision to shutter 16 of its cafes, including the Philadelphia location at 10th and Chestnut streets. The union claims the company's move is a retaliation against Starbucks employees for organizing. The company has claimed it is closing the stores over safety concerns expressed by workers in incident reports.July 14, 2022
Investigations
Man shot multiple times on SEPTA subway platform at 15th Street Station, police say
Philadelphia police are investigating the shooting of a 19-year-old man Thursday afternoon on the subway platform of SEPTA's 15th Street Station in Center City. The victim was shot in the chest, stomach and hand, police said. He was taken to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and listed in critical condition. No arrests were made and no weapons were recovered at the scene.July 14, 2022
Investigations
Four high-end vehicles stolen overnight in Avalon, police say
Avalon police are investigating the thefts of four high-end cars at the Jersey Shore town on the morning of Tuesday, July 12, authorities said. The vehicles included a Bentley, a Mercedes, a BMW and a Porsche, police chief Jeff Christopher said. Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to contact the Avalon Police Detective Division at (609) 967-5909.July 14, 2022
Food & Drink
Owners of Jenkintown mainstay West Ave Grille to open brick-oven pizzeria
The owners of West Ave Grille in Jenkintown have announced plans to open Pizza Wheel, a brick-oven pizzeria that will take over the space at 314 Old York Rd. in Jenkintown. The new restaurant will have gourmet sandwiches, pastas and specialty items.July 13, 2022
Investigations
Girl, 14, surrenders to police in deadly beating of 73-year-old man in North Philly
Philadelphia Police have arrested a 14-year-old girl who surrendered to authorities Wednesday morning in last month's deadly beating of James Lambert. The 73-year-old man was attacked on June 24 by a group of young people along the 2100 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Some of the teens struck Lambert repeatedly with an orange traffic cone, police found after reviewing surveillance footage from the scene. Lambert died the day after the attack. A 14-year-old boy also surrendered to police this week to face a charge of third-degree murder.July 13, 2022
Wildlife
Pennsylvania bowfisherman catches record-breaking butterfly ray in Delaware Bay
A record-breaking butterfly ray catch was made June 30 in the Delaware Bay during a nighttime charter trip led by Brossman Boys Bowfishing. Camp Hill, Pennsylvania resident Jeremy Gipe caught a butterfly ray that measured 7 feet, 4-1/8 inches long and weighted 222.54 pounds. That broke a record with the Bowfishing Association of America set in Maryland last year by Nick Sampson.July 13, 2022
Investigations
Man's body found in Delaware River in Northeast Philly, police say
Philadelphia police are investigating the suspicious death of a 37-year-old man who was found dead in the Delaware River on Wednesday morning. The unidentified man was spotted floating in the water by a passerby in the area of the 3200 block of Buckius Street in the Bridesburg section of Northeast Philadelphia, police said.July 13, 2022
Eagles
Could Eagles debut new black helmets against Texans on 'Thursday Night Football'?
The Philadelphia Eagles will have alternate black helmets during the 2022-23 NFL season as they go through a transitional year before bringing back their classic Kelly green look for their alternates the following year. It's possible we'll see these black helmets on Nov. 3 during a "Thursday Night Football" road matchup with the Houston Texans, who revealed this week they'll be wearing their alternate "Battle Red" helmets against Philadelphia.July 12, 2022
Odd News
Wildwood man finds hidden cash from Great Depression while doing yard work
A property owner doing work on his yard in Wildwood, New Jersey found rolls of cash that were hidden during the Great Depression. The rolls contained $20 and $10 bills that were all from 1934, amounting to about $1,000 in cash. At the time, adjusting for inflation, the cash would have been worth the equivalent of about $21,800.July 12, 2022
Health News
Penn researchers develop hands-free microbots that brush and floss teeth
A team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a shapeshifting nanotechnology that can be used to clean teeth and gums without the use of hands. The proof-of-concept device uses iron oxide nanoparticles that can self-assemble in the mouth. They change their form and function based on magnetic fields and catalytic reactions. The device is capable of brushing teeth in a bristle-like form and flossing gums when elongated, with settings that can be customized from person to person.Just In
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