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 7, 2022
Phillies
Former Phillies pitcher Brett Myers says Philly cops helped lead beer excursion after 2008 World Series
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brett Myers joined "The Farzy Show" with Marc Farzetta on Monday to discuss a range of baseball topics, including his memories from the team's celebration of the 2008 World Series. Myers shared a story about how the players ran out of beer at a party hosted by Pat Burrell, claiming they got help from police officers to make a beer run.March 7, 2022
Education
Villanova University receives $10 million gift to support library, real estate education
Villanova University has received a $10 million gift from the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation to support the expansion of the school's library, grow the academic program in real estate and establish a new speaker series that will deal with contemporary issues in society.March 4, 2022
Health News
Humans can't withstand temperatures, humidities as high as once thought, Penn State study finds
Extreme heat waves are expected to increase as the effects of climate change continue to alter the environment, leading to a great risk of heat-related deaths and medical emergencies in the years ahead. A newly published study out of Penn State University seeks to answer how hot and humid it can be for humans to withstand. At what temperatures are the limits of human survival pushed to the edge?March 4, 2022
Development
Virgin Hotel could be in plans for South Broad Street development
A Virgin Hotel could be the centerpiece of a major mixed-used development project at Broad and Lombard streets in Philadelphia. Renderings of the project show a hotel tower on the large site that covers the city block bordered by South Broad, 15th, Lombard and South streets. The project is being led by The Goldenberg Group, The Badger Group and Harvey and Robert Spear.March 4, 2022
Investigations
10,000 pills found concealed in cakes seized by U.S. Customs inspectors in Philadelphia
U.S. Customs & Border Protection agents seized 1,000 Tramadol pills that were hidden inside two cakes that were shipped to the United States from London, officials said. It's the second day in a row that CBP officials have discovered drugs hidden in an unusual way. On Wednesday, authorities discovered 12 cans of soup that were filled with liquid MDMA.March 3, 2022
Phillies
Phillies round out radio broadcast team as MLB work stoppage shrouds 2022 season
The Philadelphia Phillies have filled out their 2022 radio broadcast team to include four former players who will join Scott Franzke for road games. Larry Andersen will continue home game duties while Michael Bourn, Chad Durbin, Erik Kratz and Kevin Stocker take turns on the road. The 2022 season remains in limbo amid a contentious labor dispute that has canceled early season games.March 3, 2022
Investigations
U.S. Customs officials in Philadelphia crack 'Seinfeld' joke after discovering drugs hidden in soup cans
An international shipment of liquid MDMA was seized in Philadelphia after Customs & Border Protection officials noticed a purple liquid leaking from large cans of soup that were sent from the Netherlands. An analysis of the liquid determined that the substances was the party drug ecstasy, also known as molly. In response to discovering the shipment, which was bound for Miami, CBP officials referenced the infamous Soup Nazi from "Seinfeld."March 3, 2022
Food & Drink
Bonesaw Brewing Co. to open new taproom at Deptford Mall
Bonesaw Brewing Co. will open an 8,000-square-foot taproom at the Deptford Mall in South Jersey in late 2022. The Glassboro-based craft brewery opened a production facility and its first brewhouse on Mullica Hill Road in 2018. At the Deptford Mall, the brewery will be located in the former Sears space now mostly occupied by the Round1 bowling alley and entertainment complex.March 2, 2022
Obituaries
Former TV meteorologist mourned after death at Roundtop Mountain Resort
Former ABC27 meteorologist Derrick Ometz died Feb. 20 in a skiing accident at Roundtop Mountain Resort, a popular outdoor recreation destination in Warrington Township, Pennsylvania. Ometz, 45, of Mechanicsburg, suffered multiple traumatic injuries and his death was ruled accidental, the Cumberland County Coroner's Office said.March 2, 2022
Government
Philly ends COVID-19 mask mandate for most indoor spaces
Philadelphia's mandatory COVID-19 mask requirement for indoor spaces has been lifted. In schools, the mask mandate will be lifted March 7. The health department may institute restrictions again in the future if the risk level rises again.Just In
- Temple students to create live albums of Opera Philadelphia productions
- Lower Merion activates township's first automated red light cameras
- A huge craft brewing conference is coming to Philly, and its official beer is a new Yards lager
- Two museums are looking back on the entire history of American art through political teapots and a 'death cart'
- Tracking Sixers' playoff seeding odds in final days of 2025-26 NBA regular season
- WNBA officially expanding to Philadelphia
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