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.
January 27, 2022
Accidents
After bonfire incident, GoFundMe campaign supports Mount Laurel boy who suffered burns to 90% of his body
Ryan Jastrzembski, an 11-year-old Mount Laurel boy, suffered severe burns after he caught fire in an incident involving a backyard bonfire on Monday evening. The boy poured gasoline on the bonfire, causing the gas can to explode as his body was covered in flames, police said. A GoFundMe campaign created to support Jastrzembski's recovery has received more than $125,000 in donations.January 27, 2022
Crime
Temple taps former Philly police commissioner Charles Ramsey to audit campus safety services
Temple University has tapped former Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey to conduct an audit of its campus safety services. Violent crime and homicides fell during the eight years Ramsey led the Philadelphia Police Department, but violence since has soared, impacting the safety of Temple's community in North Philly.January 26, 2022
Lottery
Winning $5 million lottery ticket sold at Wawa in Bucks County
Three top-prize winning Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets were sold at stores in the Philadelphia area recently. A $5 million winner was sold at a Wawa store in Bensalem, a $3 million winner was sold at a Walmart in Northeast Philadelphia and a $1 million winner was sold at a Landis Supermarket in Schwenksville.January 25, 2022
Celebrities
Adele's Las Vegas residency postponement compounded by possible relationship issues with Rich Paul
After postponing her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace, Adele is reportedly having relationship issues with Rich Paul, the Klutch Sports Group founder who represents NBA stars including LeBron James and disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers holdout Ben Simmons. Celebrity gossip site Page Six reported that sources said Adele couldn't get through a recent rehearsal because she was on the phone sobbing to Paul.January 25, 2022
Social Media
Petition seeks to prevent shutdown of Atlantic City Skate Zone, home to hockey players and figure skaters
The Atlantic City Skate Zone, a home to ice hockey players and figure skaters since the late 1990's, could close as soon as early March if an agreement isn't reached by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and the the ice rink's operate, Black Bear Sports Group. Families and hockey players are petitioning to save the ice rink, which sits on the 150-acre Bader Field site whose redevelopment has stalled for years.January 25, 2022
Accidents
Woman falls ill after exposure to monkeys at Pennsylvania crash site
A Pennsylvania woman is receiving medical treatment after she came into contact with monkeys after a truck crash in Danville, where several long-tailed macaques escaped from a trailer and resulted in an extensive search. Michele Fallon, who was exposed to monkey feces and urine, was urged by the CDC to seek medical attention. The monkeys can carry herpes B virus.January 24, 2022
Investigations
Son of Philly police officer fatally shot during apparent robbery, D.A. says
Philadelphia police are investigating the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Hyram Hill, the son of a Philadelphia police officer who was killed early Monday morning near the corner of Broad Street and Allegheny Avenue. District Attorney Larry Krasner said the victim was shot nine times in the incident. No arrests have been made and no weapons were recovered at the scene.January 24, 2022
Fitness
Broad Street Run returns to the spring in 2022
The Blue Cross Broad Street Run will take place on May, 1 2022. Registration for this year's event will begin in early February, the exact date will be announced soon. The 10-mile race return sto the spring for the first time in two years. The Broad Street Run was took place virtually in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and was rescheduled in 2021, when it was held as a hybrid event last October.January 24, 2022
Government
Bucks County becomes first in Pennsylvania to adopt ordinance targeting illicit massage parlors
Bucks County Commissioners have adopted a new ordinance that places stricter regulations on massage parlors that may be engaging in illicit sex work or human trafficking. The measure is the first county-level regulation of its kind in Pennsylvania.January 24, 2022
Investigations
D.A. investigating Cheltenham crash that killed 20-year-old Abington man
The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office has opened an investigation into a fatal car crash in Cheltenham Township on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. The crash along Greenwood Avenue killed Nicholas Bednarek, 20, of Abington and injured four others, including the driver. Police said they found open containers of alcohol in the car.Just In
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