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.
October 27, 2021
Investigations
Norristown school board president resigns amid allegations of inappropriate messages sent to teen
Norristown Area School Board President Shae Ashe resigned amid allegations that he sent inappropriate and sexually suggestive messages to a former student who was 17 years old at the time he contacted her. Ashe, 30, was elected to the school board in 2017 and became its president the following year.October 27, 2021
Wildlife
Philly boy who was attacked by crocodile in Cancún featured on 'Good Morning America'
Charlie Buhl, a 12-year-old boy from Philadelphia who suffered serious injures in a crocodile attack during a family vacation at Club Med Cancun in Mexico in June, described the harrowing incident on "Good Morning America." The attack nearly cost Buhl his leg. There has been a string of crocodile attacks on tourists in Mexico in recent months.October 27, 2021
Odd News
Pennsylvania woman says she found whole chicken head in order of fried wings
A Pennsylvania woman's viral Facebook post shows a whole chicken head that she said she found in an order of fried wings from a pizza shop in Williamsport. The unsettling photo has been shared more than 12,000 times and services as a reminder of what we try to avoid considering about our diet.October 26, 2021
Food & Drink
Burmese restaurant Rangoon to close in Center City after 28 years
Philadelphia's popular Burmese restaurant Rangoon will close its doors at the end of 2021. The restaurant thrived on Ninth Street in Chinatown for 28 years, led by the enduring partnership of Christine Gyaw, Jenny Louie and Chiu Sin Mee.October 26, 2021
Investigations
Man fatally shot during attempt to confront ex-girlfriend in Northeast Philly, police say
A 34-year-old man was fatally shot outside a home in Northeast Philadelphia after police say he attempted to confront his ex-girlfriend at the property. The shots were fired by the homeowner, who opened fire after his door had been kicked down, investigators said.October 26, 2021
Music
Lil Uzi Vert's 'Thankful' featured on Kawhi Leonard's rap album 'Culture Jam Vo1. 1'
Lil Uzi Vert's new song, "Thankful," appears on NBA star Kawhi Leonard's "Culture Jam Vol. 1," a hip-hop collaboration that brings together artists to celebrate the connection between music and basketball. Lil Uzi Vert fans are awaiting the release of his upcoming album, "The Pink Tape," but the new song for Leonard's project should tide people over.October 26, 2021
Investigations
Former Eagles safety Patrick Chung charged in alleged domestic assault
Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Patrick Chung was charged this week in an alleged domestic incident in Massachusetts. He is accused of assaulting a family member Monday in Milton, about 10 miles south of Boston. Chung, who spent most of his career with the New England Patriots, pleaded not guilty.October 25, 2021
Development
1,300-acre Philly refinery property to be redeveloped as The Bellwether District
The site of the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery will be renamed The Bellwether District as part of its transformation into an economic hub for logistics, e-commerce and the life sciences. Hilco Redevelopment Partners purchased the strategic, 1,300-acre site along the lower Schuylkill River after a massive explosion occurred at the refinery in June 2019. The long-term project is expected to bring 19,000 permanent jobs and generate $2.3 billion in economic development for Philadelphia.October 25, 2021
Sixers
Sixers announcer Alaa Abdelnaby criticized for call after Joel Embiid block on Josh Giddy
Philadelphia 76ers broadcaster Ala Abdelnaby faced criticism from some Oklahoma City Thunder and Australian NBA fans after a hard Joel Embiid block in the fourth quarter sent rookie guard Josh Giddy Into the stanchion. Abdelnaby, who reacted to Embiid's aggressive risk-taking, said he "could care less" whether Giddy took a rough fall.October 22, 2021
Business
The Mission Inn to close after three decades as Cape May bed and breakfast
The Mission Inn will close for good at end of December, ending a nearly three-decade run on New Jersey Avenue in Cape May. The unique getaway destination at the Jersey Shore has been distinguished for its California mission style architecture, which stands in contrast to the Victorian homes most often associated with Cape May. Rooms are available to be booked through the rest of 2021.Just In
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- McMillan's Bakery in South Jersey will not reopen, family says
- Phillies star Bryce Harper joins Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic
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