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.
September 22, 2022
Investigations
Driver charged in South Jersey hit-and-run that injured teen, killed horse
A man has been arrested for allegedly striking a horse and teenager with his pickup truck in Franklin Township, New Jersey, on Sept. 13. The collision killed the horse and seriously injured the 14-year-old girl, who was taken to Cooper University Hospital in Camden. The driver was identified as 51-year-old Joseph Devitis, of Upper Pittsgrove in Salem County.September 22, 2022
Investigations
Worker found dead in kettle cooker at South Jersey food processing plant
An employee at the Lassonde Pappas and Company plant in Upper Deerfield, New Jersey, was found dead in a kettle cooker on Monday morning. The man was identified as 63-year-old Dale Devilli. The company said Devilli was killed in an accident, but did not provide further details. Authorities do not suspect foul play and an OSHA investigation is underway.September 21, 2022
Recreation
Dad Vail Regatta moves to Cooper River in 2023 due to Schuylkill River dredging project
The prestigious Dad Vail Regatta rowing competition will be staged on the Cooper River in New Jersey when it returns for its 84th year in 2023. The event is traditionally held on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, but the dredging of the National Course will prevent the regatta from being held there next year. The collegiate competition is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13 at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken.September 21, 2022
Business
South Jersey bakery rallies to keep pink moose mural that violates township code
Maggie Moose Bakery & Gourmet Gift Boutique in Medford Township, New Jersey is pushing back against the zoning board over a mural that violates the township's sign ordinance. Owner Candy Thibeau called the local bylaw enforcement "petty" and is rallying community support to save the mural.September 21, 2022
Health News
Crozer Health to shut down emergency department at Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Crozer Health plans to close the emergency department at Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill and will adjust services at Springfield Hospital as part of a transformation plan announced by the health system on Wednesday. Crozer Health has struggled financially for years and has seen its challenges grow during the COVID-19 pandemic. The system was acquired in 2016 by for-profit Prospect Medical Holdings, which has faced mounting scrutiny from lawmakers in Delaware County.September 20, 2022
Social Media
Vikings fan had an amusing TikTok meltdown as Eagles dominated on 'Monday Night Football'
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-7 on "Monday Night Football," improving to 2-0 after a masterful performance from Jalen Hurts at Lincoln Financial Field. During the game, a Vikings fan's misery unfolded on TikTok as she cursed announcer Joe Buck.September 20, 2022
Food & Drink
Jersey Shore pizzeria to be featured on Guy Fieri's 'Diners, Drive-ins and Dives'
Carluccio's Coal Fired Pizza in Northfield, New Jersey will appear on an episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Triple D Nation" on the Food Network at 9 p.m. on Sept. 23. The restaurant opened in 2012 and last appeared on Fieri's show in 2015, when the celebrity restaurateur gave rave reviews to the stuffed gnocchi and Pappardelle Alla Siciliana.September 20, 2022
Wildlife
Photo of rare white deer wins Pennsylvania Game Commission's trail camera contest
A photo of a rare white deer was voted the winner of the Pennsylvania Game Commission's summer trail camera contest. The picture was taken in early August in Washington County. Albino, piebald and leucistic deer are incredibly uncommon to observe in nature. Only about one in 30,000 deer are albino. The creature has often been mythologized and hunting cultures tend to avoid killing them out of a fear that it will bring bad luck.September 20, 2022
Investigations
Two people killed after single-engine plane crashes in South Jersey
Two people were killed when a small plane crashed in Upper Deerfield, New Jersey on Monday afternoon. The FAA said the plane was a single-engine Champion Aeronca 7AC, a popular model for personal use and flight training. The victims were not identified on Monday and the investigation remains ongoing.September 19, 2022
Health News
Cooper University Health Care to expand footprint in Camden with $2 billion project
Cooper University Health Care will undertake a $2 billion expansion in Camden that will include three new clinical care buildings, including one that will start construction next year at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Haddon Avenue, near the Roberts Pavilion. The expansion is the South Jersey health system's first plan for significant growth in more than a decade.Just In
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