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.
June 7, 2022
Development
Affordable homes to replace nuisance Liberty Motel in North Philly
Be A Gem Crossing is an affordable housing project planned in the East Tioga neighborhood of North Philadelphia. The project, led by non-profit North 10 Philadelphia, will replace the nuisance Liberty Motel at the corner of Germantown Avenue and Westmoreland Street. The project, expected to be finished in 2023, will include 41 apartments for low-income residents and a ground-floor health clinic.June 7, 2022
2022 Election
Donald Norcross wins Democratic primary by wide margin over Mario DeSantis in N.J.'s 1st District
U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross has won the Democrats' nomination in Tuesday's primary election as he seeks his fifth term in representing the 1st District in the U.S. House. Norcross defeated his primary election opponent Mario DeSantis. The Associated Press called the race for the incumbent less than 40 minutes after the polls closed. Norcross, 63, is an electrician and labor leader, who began his political career in the New Jersey Senate representing the state's 5th District. He's been a long-time advocate for worker protections, environmental action and the development of alternative energy, including recent plans to build a solar park in Gloucester Township.June 7, 2022
Food & Drink
Stephen Starr restaurant to replace The Grille at Wells Fargo Center
Philadelphia restaurateur Stephen Starr will open a new American-style restaurant at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia. The restaurant, part of Starr's collaboration with Aramark, will replace The Grille on the Club Level of the arena and will seat approximately 300 people. The restaurant will offer direct views of the action on the court or ice, with floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase Philadelphia's skyline.June 7, 2022
2022 Election
In N.J.'s 1st District Republican primary, Claire Gustafson defeats Damon Galdo
Republican Claire Gustafson won her primary election against Damon Galdo securing her party's nomination in N.J.'s 1st District of the U.S. House for the general election in November.Gustafson's win on Tuesday sets up a rematch with incumbent U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, who defeated her in the 2020 election. New Jersey's 1st Congressional District covers most of Camden and Gloucester counties, as well as two municipalities in Burlington County. Gustafson is a small business owner and an active member of her community in Collingswood, where she once served as a school board member and youth soccer coach. She is the current president of Camden County New Jersey Republican Woman and serves on Collingswood's planning and zoning board.June 6, 2022
Real Estate
Vintage A-frame Wildwood vacation home to be spared demolition
A vintage A-frame home that has been in Wildwood for decades will be spared demolition and temporarily relocated to Upper Township, where its new owner will determine a long-term preservation strategy for the property. Located at Park Boulevard and Bennett Avenue, the A-frame style vacation home was built in 1960 by local car dealer Glenn Dye, who used it as a clubhouse for hobby groups. Over the years, the red property has sometimes been called "the pizza house" by passersby in Wildwood.June 6, 2022
Wildlife
Videos show 12-foot-long great white shark spotted off coast of Sea Isle City
A 12-foot-long great white shark was spotted off the coast of Sea Isle City and Townsend's Inlet at the New Jersey shore on June 4, 2022. Jim Piazza said he was fishing with his cousin, his son and one of his son's friends when they spotted the shark in the water. Piazza shared two videos of the shark on Facebook. Great white sharks annually migrate north during the summer and pass along the coast of New Jersey during that time.June 6, 2022
Food & Drink
PLCB to hold lotteries selling off bottles of Van Winkle bourbon, other rare whiskey
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will hold five lotteries for rare limited-release whiskeys, including bottles from the 2021 Van Winkle collection. Pennsylvania residents and licensees of legal drinking age will be able to enter one or more of the lotteries until 5 p.m. Friday, June 10. There will be 183 bottles up for auction.June 3, 2022
Investigations
Missing Wildwood swimmer identified as 19-year-old Delco man
The swimmer who went missing in Wildwood, New Jersey on May 31 has been identified as Alfred Williams, 19, of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. Williams was among four swimmers who wound up in distress in the water off the coast of the beach at East Andrews Avenue. One swimmer made it back to shore and two others were rescued, but Williams could not be found. Officials said the search is now considered a recovery operation as Williams is presumed to have drowned.June 3, 2022
Food & Drink
Five Iron Golf opens new Fishtown location with full-sized bar and kitchen
Five Iron Golf's new location at 27 East Allen Street in Fishtown is Philadelphia's second facility for the expanding golf simulation and training facility. The Fishtown location includes a full-sized bar and kitchen. Golfers can sign up for memberships, join competitive leagues, make one-time simulator reservations and book special events. The facility also includes private lessons and club fitting.June 3, 2022
2022 Election
McCormick concedes to Oz in Pa. Republican primary for U.S. Senate
Mehmet Oz is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania and will face Democrat John Fetterman in the November election. Dave McCormick conceded the Republican primary race on Friday afternoon before the completion of a statewide recount that was set to conclude next week. Oz, the retired surgeon and TV celebrity, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, said McCormick called him Friday to congratulate him.Just In
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