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.
March 29, 2022
Investigations
Driver charged with homicide in DUI crash that killed 3-year-old in Brewerytown
Timothy Robinson, 62, is charged with homicide by vehicle and related offenses in the death of a three-year-old child who was struck in a March 28 crash near the intersection of 30th Street and West Girard Avenue. Investigators say Robinson was driving under the influence of an unnamed substance. The child was pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital. The child's mother, who was also at the scene, managed to escaped without serious injury.March 29, 2022
Investigations
Body found in wooded area of park in Delaware County, police say
Chester police are investigating after a dead body was found Monday in a wooded area of Deshong Park in Delaware County. Authorities did not provide information about the identity or gender of the person who was found. An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.March 29, 2022
Development
Work begins on restoration of North Philly's historic 'Boner 4ever' building
The restoration of the historic Beury Building in North Philadelphia, best-known as the "Boner 4Ever" building on North Broad Street, is now underway after delays to previous redevelopment plans. The 14-story high-rise, built in 1927, will be redone as a 138-room Marriott Hotel with new restaurants and a rooftop bar. A residential building is planned for a later stage and will include a mix of affordable and market rate projects to go with community spaces. The project is led by Shift Capital and the Wankawala Organization.March 28, 2022
Eagles
Eagles 2022 NFL Draft hat unveiled as countdown continues in pivotal offseason
The Philadelphia Eagles 2022 NFL Draft hat is now available from Fanatics with just over a month to go before the event unfolds in Las Vegas. The Eagles hold three first round draft picks this year, making it one of the most important drafts Philadelphia has had in years.March 28, 2022
Investigations
15-year-old Wissinoming boy, shot while getting water out of father's car, dies from injuries
Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of 15-year-old Sean Toomey, who was struck by gunfire outside his family's home in the Wissinoming section of the city on March 24. The incident happened shortly after two men unsuccessfully attempted to break in to the car of a neighbor. Toomey, who was outside getting water from his father's car, was struck in the head by a bullet and died the following day. Authorities are investigating whether the two incidents were linked and whether Toomey was targeted.March 25, 2022
Celebrities
Taylor Swift's childhood home in Pennsylvania on the market for $999,900
The Wyomissing, Pennsylvania home where Taylor Swift spent some of her childhood years is listed on the market for $999,900. The property at 78 Grandview Blvd., just outside Reading in Berks County, was occupied by the Swift family until they moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 2004 to encourage Taylor to pursue her music career. Swift visited the property during her 2018 "Reputation" tour.March 24, 2022
Music
Kurt Vile writes soothing Philly ode in 'Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone),' the latest single from his upcoming album
Philadelphia folk rocker Kurt Vile shared "Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone)," another new single from his upcoming album, "Watch My Moves," due out via Verve Records on April 15. Vile recorded the album at OKV Central, his home studio in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Mount Airy.March 24, 2022
Social Media
Actor Ice-T says he was 'robbed' at a New Jersey gas station
Ice-T joked about high gas prices in New Jersey with a tweet that suggested he had been robbed while filling up his gas tank. The Newark native and "Law & Order: SVU" star commiserated with people across the United States who have been paying more for fuel as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and crude oil prices rising. Lawmakers in New Jersey, other states and in the federal government are weighing proposals that could include gas tax holidays and rebate checks.March 24, 2022
Media
WXPN names Mike Vasilikos midday host after Helen Leicht's retirement
88.5 WXPN in Philadelphia has named Mike Vasilikos the new host of the midday show on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vasilikos will replace Helen Leicht, who retired in March after a career in Philadelphia radio that spanned nearly 50 years. The station said Vasilikos also will serve as operations manager at 88.5 and will continue to host the "8 O'Clock News" show debuting new music on Monday nights.March 23, 2022
Courts
Bucks County man gets prison for killing, burning pet dog on charcoal grill
Nikolay Lukyanchikov, 50, of Northampton Township, was sentenced to spend two to four years in state prison for fatally shooting his adopted pet greyhound and then burning the animal on a charcoal grill in his yard, Bucks County prosecutors announced Wednesday. Lukyanchikov will be prohibited from ever owning or caring for animals again once his prison term is completed.Just In
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