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.
July 15, 2021
Eagles
Eagles' Jason Kelce clears up his brother's name pronunciation bombshell
Eagles center Jason Kelce went on SportsRadio 94 WIP on Thursday morning to set the record straight about the pronunciation of his last name, which was thrown into question by his younger brother, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, during an appearance on a Barstool Sports podcast.July 15, 2021
Government
Dead rat painted with line stripe on MLK Drive is 'unacceptable work,' Streets Department says
The Philadelphia Streets Department expressed dissatisfaction with the work of a city contractor whose line striping machine ran over a rat while completing work on Martin Luther King Drive, a spokesperson said. The animal was left in the roadway and later photographed by a bicyclist.July 15, 2021
Food & Drink
Honeygrow plans new Fishtown location after closing Test Kitchen
Honeygrow will open a new location at Fishtown Square this fall after closing its Test Kitchen on North Front Street. The former Test Kitchen will be occupied by CookNSolo's Goldie and an event space called Lilah. Honeygrow has moved its headquarters into Center City.July 14, 2021
Investigations
Philadelphia high school football player collapses, dies before scrimmage in Coatesville
A football player at Philadelphia's West Catholic Preparatory High School died after collapsing on the field ahead of a 7-on-7 scrimmage in Coatesville on Tuesday night, according to the Chester County Coroner's Office. The student, a junior, was identified as 16-year-old Ivan Hicks. An autopsy to determine the cause of Hicks' death is scheduled for Friday.July 14, 2021
Transportation
Construction on new Coatesville train station to start later this year, PennDOT says
PennDOT officials are accepting bids for the long-anticipated Coatesville train station project, which will feature a new station and multimodal parking garage in the Chester County city. Construction on the project is expected to begin in late fall 2021, with a completion date targeted in 2025.July 14, 2021
Government
Pennsylvania weighing idea of 25-cent 'package tax' on deliveries
Pennsylvania could become the first state in the country to give serious consideration to a 25-cent package tax for all deliveries, a measure currently being discussed as an approach to covering transportation and infrastructure funding shortfalls. The hypothetical tax would be imposed on all Amazon, FedEx and UPS deliveries, with some exemptions.July 14, 2021
Wildlife
Just in time for Shark Week, a behemoth great white made a stop off the Cape May coast
As shark week continues, nonprofit research organization OCEARCH reported that a large male great white shark was tracked off the coast of Cape May, New Jersey on July 12. The sharked, named Breton, is one of several OCEARCH has been following and received pings along the New Jersey coast over the past several years.July 13, 2021
Investigations
Montgomery County high school athletic trainer allegedly supplied teens alcohol before fatal DUI crash
A former athletic trainer at Owen J. Roberts High School in Pottstown is facing criminal charges for allegedly providing alcohol to four teenagers who were involved in a car crash in Chester County last summer, Montgomery County prosecutors said. Kelsey Martin, 35, was charged in connection with the crash in North Coventry, Chester County, where 18-year-old Louis Carbajal died from his injuries. The driver, 18-year-old Connor Quinn, was charged with homicide by vehicle in the DUI crash.July 13, 2021
Politics
Watch President Biden's voting rights speech in Philadelphia
President Biden's speech on voting rights at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday will address the "moral case" for protecting ballot access, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in advance of the event. Biden has faced mounting pressure to oppose Republican efforts to restrict voting access in states across the country.July 13, 2021
Politics
William McSwain, former U.S. Attorney in Philly office, seeks Trump's backing in run for Pa. governor
Former U.S. Attorney William McSwain plans to run for governor of Pennsylvania in 2022 and is seeking the support of former President Donald Trump. In a letter, McSwain told Trump that he was discouraged from pursuing allegations of voter fraud and irregularities in Pennsylvania last November by former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr.Just In
- McMillan's Bakery in South Jersey will not reopen, family says
- There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.
- 'Stranger Things' star Cara Buono sees more than a 'clueless '80s mom' in Karen Wheeler as final season unfolds
- Flu cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Nets on Tuesday; Paul George set to return
- Phillies sign right-handed reliever Zach Pop to 2026 contract
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