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 21, 2021
Development
Rendering depicts replacement for Downey's Irish Pub on South Street
Downey's Irish Pub, shuttered at Front and South streets since 2016, will be demolished and redeveloped into a mixed-use building that will include 18 apartments and ground floor retail. A rendering of the project from Ambit Architecture shows plans for the property, which may be part of a revived corridor as development continues along Philadelphia's Delaware River waterfront.October 21, 2021
Eagles
Eagles' Jason Kelce weighs in on Ben Simmons saga: 'Just play better, man; this city will love you'
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce addressed the ongoing saga between the Sixers and Ben Simmons, who missed the team's season opener due to a suspension and has maintained his demand for a trade out of Philadelphia. Kelce suggested the problem comes down to a lack of accountability from Simmons, and that earning the admiration of Philadelphia fans isn't as hard as some athletes make it out to be.October 21, 2021
Arts & Culture
Allen Iverson-inspired basketball hoop sculpture installed in East Kensington by city artist
A new sculpture in East Kensington pays homage to Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson. Created by artist Gianni Lee in partnership with Reebok ahead of the release of the new Question Mid "Class of 16" sneakers. The sculpture is inspired by the makeshift basketball hoops that Lee saw growing up as an Iverson fan in West Philadelphia. The installation, which includes playable nets, is located at 2300 Frankford Ave. in East Kensington.October 20, 2021
Social Media
Artisan Boulanger Patissier owners get crowdfunding support in cancer battles
A GoFundMe campaign is raising money to support Andre Chin and Amanda Eap, the owners of South Philadelphia's beloved Artisan Boulanger Patissier. Chin and Eap are battling prostate cancer and breast cancer, respectively, and have temporarily closed the shop on Mifflin Street as they seek treatment. Both owners have been James Beard Award semifinalists on multiple occasions.October 20, 2021
Investigations
Delonte West arrested in Florida after alleged incident with police
Former NBA player and St. Joseph's University standout Delonte West was arrested Tuesday night in south Florida after an alleged drunken encounter with police, authorities said. Earlier this year, West reportedly had gotten a job at the rehab facility he had entered.October 20, 2021
Food & Drink
Wawa is testing new 16-inch pizzas as menu experiments continues
Wawa has begun testing a 16-inch pizza at two stores as it continues experimenting with new menu items. In the past, Wawa offered smaller personal pizzas, but those were ultimately discontinued. Now the company is offering cheese and pepperoni pizzas at two stores in advance of a potentially wider rollout.October 20, 2021
Investigations
Scooter rider inappropriately touching women at Temple University, police warn
Temple University police are an investigating a string of incidents involving a man on a motorized scooter who has inappropriately touched women on several occasions over the last four weeks, authorities said. Students are advised to be aware of their surroundings, walk in groups and request a walking escort when necessary.October 19, 2021
Health News
Pennsylvania woman denied kidney transplant over COVID-19 vaccine refusal
A Pennsylvania woman in need of a kidney transplant was denied by Geisinger Health Network over her refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The 40-year-old mother from Lycoming County has been on dialysis and waited for an organ for nearly seven years, but her fear of complications from the vaccine will now prevent her from getting the life-saving surgery through Geisinger's transplant program.October 19, 2021
Politics
Rachel Levine sworn in as nation's first openly transgender four-star admiral
Dr. Rachel Levine was sworn in Tuesday as the nation's first openly transgender four-star admiral. The former Pennsylvania health secretary, who now serves as President Joe Biden's assistant health secretary, joins the ranks of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.October 19, 2021
Business
Comcast unveils its first smart TV in bid to capture streaming market
Comcast's first smart TV, the XClass series, is manufactured by Hisense and will be available in the U.S. exclusively at Walmart. The smart TV aims to compete with similar connected TVs from Roku and Amazon, giving Comcast a share of a market that has grown at the expense of its cable subscriptions in recent years.Just In
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