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.
April 20, 2022
Investigations
Man arrested in theft of Hyundai, Kia cars from shipment at South Philly rail yard
Philadelphia police are investigating the mass theft of new Hyundai vehicles from a rail yard owned by freight operator CSX along Delaware Avenue in South Philadelphia. The incident appears to have happened overnight Monday into Tuesday. It was not immediately clear how many vehicles were stolen and an investigation is ongoing.April 19, 2022
Investigations
New Jersey bar linked to two fatal crashes has liquor license suspended indefinitely
HI Point Pub, a bar and restaurant in Absecon, New Jersey, has had its liquor license suspended indefinitely by the state's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Investigators said the bar has been linked to two fatal vehicle crashes, nearly ten drunk driving incidents, a brawl and other troubling incidents over the past few years.April 19, 2022
Crime
Frequency of mass shootings in Philadelphia increased after start of COVID-19 pandemic
A new Temple University-led study on gun violence in Philadelphia shows that the proportion of mass shootings in the city has increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The proportion of woman and children impacted by gun violence also has gone up during this timeframe, compared to an analysis of shootings in Philadelphia prior to the onset of the pandemic.April 18, 2022
Arts & Culture
Popular 'OY/YO' sculpture to be displayed near Independence Mall for one year
A bright yellow sculpture that says "YO" and "OY," depending on the vantage point of the viewer, will come to Philadelphia's Independence Mall at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, at 5th and Market streets in Center City. The aluminum sculpture is the work of Brooklyn-based artist Deborah Kass.April 18, 2022
Entertainment
Japanese Breakfast, Yo La Tengo to play benefit concert for Connor Barwin's foundation at Dell Music Center
The Make the World Better foundation's benefit concert in 2022 will be headlined by Japanese Breakfast and Yo La Tengo, who will be supported by Cate Le Bon. The foundation, created by former Philadelphia Eagle Connor Barwin, works to revitalize Philadelphia's parks and recreation centers. This year's benefit will again be held at the Dell Music Center in Fairmount on July 23.April 18, 2022
Investigations
Fake bachelor party kidnapping leaves Pennsylvania man facing disorderly conduct charge
Christopher Guffey, 31, of Winfield, Pennsylvania, was charged with staging a fake abduction of his friend outside a Selinsgrove Walmart as part a of bachelor party prank. Pennsylvania State Police say Guffey and others put a bag over the friend's head and forcefully shoved him into a van in plain view of Walmart shoppers, who called police out of concern for the man's welfare. Only after extensive investigation did police learn the abduction was not a real emergency.April 15, 2022
Government
Wolf pushes for some Pennsylvania households to get $2,000 checks
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf wants to use the state's unspent funds from the federal American Rescue Plan Act to send checks of up to $2,000 to households making $80,000 or less. He also wants to provide small business grants and property tax relief, and to fund health care and conservation programs. The state has about $2.2 billion in surplus ARPA funds that must be allocated by the end of 2024.April 15, 2022
Odd News
Sailboat runs aground in Avalon with sleeping man aboard
A sailboat ran aground in Avalon, New Jersey on Thursday after its anchor came loose while the owner of the vessel was asleep. The 35-foot boat sustained damages that left it unsalvageable, Sea Tow Cape May said on Facebook. The owner of the boat did not suffer any injuries in the incident.April 15, 2022
Movies
Netflix gets rights to Kevin Hart, Woody Harrelson movie 'The Man from Toronto'
"The Man from Toronto," an action comedy starring Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson, will premiere on Netflix later this year. The streaming platform acquired the rights to the movie from Sony Pictures, which previously had planned to release the film in theaters this summer. The project, which revolves around a case of mistaken identity involving an assassin, faced multiple delays over the past two years.April 14, 2022
Marijuana
New Jersey recreational marijuana sales set to begin on April 21
New Jersey recreational marijuana sales will begin on April 21 with 7 companies operating 13 dispensaries throughout the state. The rollout comes a year and a half after voters approved a ballot question green lighting sales to people ages 21 and older.Just In
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