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 21, 2022
Food & Drink
Pho 75, Bakeshop on 20th, Freida represent Philly on Yelp's 2022 top 100 restaurants list
Three Philadelphia restaurants earned place on Yelp's top 100 restaurants list in 2022, including the South Philly Vietnamese favorite Pho 75 and Old City cafe Frieda. The highest-ranked Philadelphia restaurant this year is Rittenhouse bakery The Bakeshop on 20th, while King of Prussia newcomer Kooma also landed on the list this year.January 21, 2022
Food & Drink
Little Nicky's Pizza to open second, cheesesteak-focused location in North Wildwood
Little Nicky's Pizza in North Wildwood will open a second location in spring 2022 that will focus on cheesesteaks, the owners announced this month. The business at 17th and Boardwalk has been around since 1978 and will now get a second shop off the boardwalk at 120 West Walnut Ave.January 21, 2022
Wildlife
Wildlife experts baffled by mystery canine rescued in Pennsylvania
A canine that was rescued in western Pennsylvania has wildlife experts stumped as they rehabilitate the animal and await the results of genetic testing. It could be a dog, a coyote or a mixture of the two. The animal was found by a woman in Fairfield, Westmoreland County this week and given to a wildlife rescue organization to receive care.January 20, 2022
Investigations
Man charged with murder for allegedly clubbing woman to death at Old City office building
Jeffery Stephen, 48, of Philadelphia, allegedly beat a woman to death with an iron pipe inside an office building in Old City on Wednesday afternoon. Stepien is charged with homicide and possessing an instrument of crime. The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Samantha Maag, of Blenheim, New Jersey.January 20, 2022
Education
Teacher who taped face mask on student acted inappropriately, North Penn says
A photo shared on social media shows a North Penn School District teacher taping a face mask onto a student's face in her classroom last week. The district called the incident "inappropriate and unacceptable" after the image circulated widely online, fueling debates about school masks mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.January 20, 2022
Accidents
Reporter Tori Yorgey, a Montgomery County native, hit by car on live TV – but keeps reporting
Tori Yorgey, a TV news reporter and Penn State graduate from the Philadelphia area, was struck by a car Wednesday night during a live weather segment in West Virginia. Shockingly, she bounced back up moments later and declared that she was not hurt. The video of the incident went viral on social media.January 20, 2022
Media
Kevin Frandsen leaving Phillies radio broadcast to join Nationals
Kevin Frandsen is leaving the Philadelphia Phillies radio broadcast team after four seasons to join the Washington Nationals. Frandsen, a former player, spent seasons in both Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. before his retirement. The Phillies will have to hire a replacement to join long-time radio broadcaster Scott Franzke for the 2022 season.January 19, 2022
Recreation
New pedestrian bridge could be built near Forbidden Drive later this year
The popular Forbidden Drive area of Wissahickon Valley Park is on track to get a new pedestrian bridge that would connect the Valley Green Inn area to the Orange and White trails. Stream channels along the creek have undergone significant storm erosion in recent decades, limiting access to visitors along Valley Green Run. The project is led by the nonprofit Friends of the Wissahickon, which hopes to break ground in late 2022.January 19, 2022
Investigations
Woman, 31, beaten and killed with pipe inside Old City office building, police say
A woman, 31, was killed inside a Philadelphia office on Wednesday by a man who hit her multiple times in the head with a pipe, police said. The attack occurred at 2:15 p.m. inside the Regus offices on the 300 block of Chestnut Street in Old City. Authorities said they have arrested the suspect and recovered the weapon he allegedly used.January 19, 2022
Recreation
Philly unveils plan to restore historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course
A $65 million plan to restore the historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course in Philadelphia includes revamping its "Olde Course" into one capable of hosting PGA Tour events and adding an education and community center. Cobbs Creek opened in 1916 and was among the few courses to welcome golfers of all races and ethnicities. It closed in 2020 after falling into disrepair in recent decades.Just In
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