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 27, 2021
TV
Alabama's Nick Saban joining Peyton, Eli Manning for Eagles-Cowboys 'Monday Night Football' broadcast
Alabama football coach Nick Saban will join the "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli" broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN+ for the Eagles-Cowboys game. Saban formerly coached Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, wide receiver DeVonta Smith and offensive lineman Landon Dickerson at Alabama.September 27, 2021
Sixers
Potential Sixers alternate jersey leaks with Spectrum-themed design for 2021
The Sixers' 2021 City Edition uniforms appear to commemorate the team's storied history at the former Spectrum in South Philadelphia, based a on a leaked photo shared by rookie Charles Bassey.September 27, 2021
TV
Delco veteran's junk removal business lands Discovery Channel reality TV series
"Operation Hidden Treasures," a new reality TV series on the Discovery Channel, features military veterans working for JDog Junk Removal & Hauling as they complete tough jobs and find new homes for discarded items. The company was founded in the Philadelphia area by Jerry Flanagan, a U.S. Army veteran who has grown the business into 250 franchises across the United States.September 27, 2021
Obituaries
Son of Carnegie Mellon University president dies in Monongahela River drowning
Thomas Jahanian, the 28-year-old son of Carnegie Mellon University President Farnam Jahanian, died after drowning in the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, authorities said. The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission spotted Jahanian after he went underwater near the 10th Street Bridge. University officials later confirmed the victim was Jahanian.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 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
Investigations
Man wanted for bathroom assault during Green Day concert at Citizen Bank Park
A man who police say assaulted a concertgoer at Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia last month is wanted by Philadelphia police. Investigators said the incident happened in a bathroom during the Aug. 20 Hella Mega Tour concert featuring Green Day, Weezer, Fall Out Boy and The Interruptors. The victim suffered facial injuries resulting from the alleged attack.September 24, 2021
Environment
Stink bug invasion could be worse than usual in Pennsylvania this fall
Parts of Pennsylvania may see higher numbers of brown marmorated stink bugs attempting to seek winter shelter inside homes this fall thanks to an especially hot summer, which contributes to larger populations of the invasive pest. Homeowners are advised to seal open cracks and crevices where stink bigs are likely to make entry during September and October.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
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.Just In
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