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 14, 2022
Business
Grocery store food shortages in Philly region could be compounded by impending winter storm
With a winter storm approaching the Philadelphia region this weekend, food shortages and empty shelves at grocery stores are likely to get worse. Shoppers are advised to be flexible, patient and not overbuy products when making trips to the supermarket to stock up. Winter weather is expected to compound food shortages caused by pandemic-related supply chain issues, labor constraints and COVID-19 infections due to the omicron variant.January 14, 2022
Transportation
'Superload' tractor-trailer carrying empty fuel tank crosses Pennsylvania, delaying traffic on 9-day trek
A 294-ton, 213-foot-long superload tractor-trailer is traveling across Pennsylvania with an empty fuel tank from a decommissioned nuclear training site in New York. The nine-day journey covers more than 400 miles and crosses through 16 counties to its final destination in Wampum, about 40 miles north of Pittsburgh. PennDOT officials say motorists should expect traffic delays along the route, much of which will be along Interstate 80.January 13, 2022
Transportation
Pennsylvania lawmaker wants Venmo, PayPal to become turnpike toll payment methods
Pennsylvania state Sen. Marty Flynn, D-Lackawanna, plans to introduce legislation that would enable motorists to use apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App to pay tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The turnpike has seen toll collection revenue plummet since transitioning to an all-electronic system that uses only E-ZPass and a toll-by-plate invoice system that results in delays and unpaid tolls.January 13, 2022
Eagles
Phillies announcer Tom McCarthy to call Eagles-Bucs game with Ron Jaworski on Westwood One
The Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will meet again in Sunday's 1 p.m. NFC Wild Card matchup at Raymond James Stadium. Philadelphia Phillies play-by-play broadcaster and former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski will lead the national radio broadcast on Westwood One.January 13, 2022
Food & Drink
Garces restaurant Buena Onda to open new locations in Rittenhouse, Radnor
Buena Onda, the popular Baja-themed taqueria from restaurateur Jose Garces, will expand this spring with new locations in Rittenhouse and Radnor. The original location opened at 1901 Callowhill St. in 2015. The restaurant is known for its tacos, bowls, guacamole and alcoholic beverages.January 13, 2022
Business
Formica's Bakery, maker of 'world famous' Atlantic City bread, purchased by Norcross family
The family of George E. Norcross III has purchased Formica Bakery, a 100-year-old Atlantic City business that has supplied bread to some of New Jersey's most iconic delis and hoagie shops, like White House Subs. The Norcross family plans to embark on a multimillion dollar expansion of the company, broadening distribution nationwide under the new name Formica Freitag Bakery.January 12, 2022
Investigations
Man charged in fatal shooting of ex-girlfriend in Norristown
Elvyn Rodriguez, 32, of Norristown, has been charged with murder and related offenses in the Jan. 10 shooting of his ex-girlfriend, 28-year-old Keishla Arroyo Rodriguez, at her apartment on West Main Street, according to Montgomery County prosecutors.January 12, 2022
Media
Jim Gardner anchors final 11 p.m. newscast; Rick Williams to replace him on 6ABC
Action News anchor Jim Gardner gave his final 11 p.m. news broadcast on 6ABC on Tuesday night. Gardner, who has been with the station for 45 years, plans to retire at the end of 2022. Longtime anchor Rick Williams will replace him.January 12, 2022
Media
ESPN hires Temple grad, Cherry Hill native Max McGee for anchor role on 'SportsCenter'
Max McGee, a Temple University graduate and Cherry Hill native, has been hired by ESPN to be an anchor on the network's flagship "SportsCenter" program. McGee joins ESPN after two years covering sports for Baltimore's WJZ-TV. He'll start on "SportsCenter" on Jan. 31.January 12, 2022
Transportation
Speed camera program to begin on I-95 in Wilmington
Delaware's Electronic Speed Safety Program on I-95 in Wilmington will be phased in beginning Monday, Jan. 17 in the work zone covering the "Restore the Corridor" project, the department of transportation said. The program, which will Violation warnings and notices with fines will be mailed to motorists after the first 30 days of the program. Crashes have increased significantly along this stretch of I-95 in Wilmington in the last two years.Just In
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