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 19, 2021
Investigations
Juvenile arrested after Pa. Game Commission employee injured in ATV hit-and-run crash, officials say
A Pennsylvania Game Commission employee was struck by an ATV rider in a hit-and-run Monday in Schuylkill County, officials said. The ATV driver, a juvenile, fled the scene outside State Game Lands 236 in Butlter Township and was later arrested. The victim, a game lands maintenance supervisor, suffered a serious injury to his leg and was flown to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.July 16, 2021
Investigations
Man shot outside Chickie's & Pete's in Northeast Philly
A 23-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting outside a Chickie's & Pete's restaurant in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday night. The incident stemmed from an argument inside the bar and a gun battle ensued outside the business. No arrests have been made and a weapon was not recovered, police said.July 16, 2021
Crime
Philly surpasses 300 homicides in 2021 amid record pace and search for solutions
Philadelphia has hit a mark of 300 homicides in 2021 and is on pace to surpass a record of 500 homicides in 1990. The majority of homicides are fatal shootings, but overall shootings have increased significantly over the last year. Lawmakers and community groups continue to invest in neighborhood programs and events aimed at protecting those at risk and illustrating the emotional cost of violence.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 15, 2021
Obituaries
Pennsylvania high school baseball player dies unexpectedly
Andrew Roseman, a baseball player and junior at Red Land High School in York County, died this week of causes that have not been disclosed. The Red Land Patriots are one of Pennsylvania's top teams, winning a state title in 2019 and reaching the championship game again in 2021.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 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
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.Just In
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