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.
September 24, 2021
TV
Comcast unveils first wireless streaming device – and TVs are likely next
Comcast's new XiOne platform is the first streaming device from the Philadelphia-based cable giant, which hopes to challenge long-established competitors like Roku and Amazon Fire. Comcast also is expected to released a line of XClass TVs in partnership with Walmart and Hisense.September 24, 2021
Food & Drink
'Top Chef' judge bringing Root & Sprig to new Penn Pavilion
Celebrity chef Tom Colicchio will open his fast-casual Root & Sprig concept at the new Penn Pavilion hospital, which is set to fully open in October. The hospital also will have a Bower Cafe, the second location from Philadelphia coffee guru Thane Wright. The Penn Pavilion, a $1.5 million expansion to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, includes 500 private patient rooms, 47 operating rooms, an ER and a hub that connects the building to other parts of the Penn Medicine campus.September 23, 2021
Sixers
Kate Scott to become Sixers' new play-by-play announcer on TV broadcasts
Kate Scott will be the Philadelphia 76ers new play-by-play announcer for the team's TV broadcasts on NBC Sports Philadelphia. She fills the seat that had been occupied by Marc Zumoff, the Sixers legendary broadcaster for 27 years. Scott is the first woman to call games full-time for a pro sports team in Philadelphia and the second woman to handle play-by-play duties full-time for an NBA team.September 23, 2021
Women's Health
For women with infertility, baby boy born through Penn's uterus transplant program is a symbol of hope
The Penn Medicine Uterus Transplant Program celebrated its first child born from a living-donor uterus transplant in May. The recipient and donor, Chelsea Jovanovich and Cheryl Cichonski-Urban, have formed a lifelong bond around the journey they experienced. Now the Penn team is raising awareness of women's infertility and advocating for changes to the U.S. health care system to make the treatment more accessible.September 23, 2021
Lottery
Winning $2 million Powerball lottery ticket sold at Wawa in Center City
A winning Powerball ticket worth $2 million was sold at a Wawa convenience store in Philadelphia ahead of the drawing on Wednesday, Sept. 22. The store in Logan Square, at 1707 Arch St., will receive a $10,000 bonus. Another winning Powerball ticket worth $2 million was sold at a Wawa in Pottstown, Chester County earlier this month.September 23, 2021
Investigations
Contractor was hired to reseal driveways then allegedly just painted surfaces with black paint, Delco D.A. says
Two men face charges for pressuring homeowners in a Delaware County to hire them to reseal their driveways and then allegedly performing shoddy work, covering their driveways with black paint instead of sealant, authorities said. The Delaware County District Attorney's Office believe the pair has targeted senior citizens, and there could be more residents caught in the alleged scam. They are urged to come forward.September 23, 2021
Music
New Fishtown music venue Brooklyn Bowl sets opening date
Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia, a new music venue in Fishtown, will debut Nov. 4, kicking off an initial run of 30 shows over the next several months. The venue, a LiveNation partner, includes bowling lanes and a restaurant. It adds to a growing district of music venues in Fishtown that have opened over the past several years, including the Fillmore Philadelphia and The Foundry.September 22, 2021
Sixers
Sixers choose cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com to be next jersey patch sponsor
Philadelphia 76ers jerseys will feature the logo of cryptocurrency app Cyrpto.com during the 2021-2022 season. The team selected the cryptocurrency and NFT platform as its brand partner to replace StubHub. All four versions of the Sixers uniform this season will feature the Crypto.com patch on the left shoulder of the jersey.September 22, 2021
Investigations
Pat's King of Steaks not 'a public menace,' owner says after recent violent episodes
After a pair of violent incidents left two people dead outside Pat's King of Steaks in a span of two months, the owner of the Philadelphia cheesesteak shop is determined not to let the fallout negatively impact his business. Frank Olivieri says the South Philly landmark is "not a menace" to the community.September 20, 2021
Transportation
Center City roads closed as Adam Sandler's 'Hustle' continues filming in Philly
Production on Adam Sandler's upcoming Netflix film "Hustle" will shut down several streets in Center City on Monday as the project continues to highlight areas in and around Philadelphia. "Hustle" will star Adam Sandler as Stanley Beren, a struggling NBA scout who attempts to revive his career by bring a troubled overseas prospect to the United States.Just In
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