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.
August 24, 2021
Food & Drink
Donkey's Place plans new cheesesteak spots in Philly, Mount Holly
Famed South Jersey cheesesteak spot Donkey's Place is planning an expansion with a new location in Mount Holly and another outpost potentially in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia. Founded more than 75 years ago, Donkey's Place earned the acclaim of late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, who declared their unique kaiser roll cheesesteaks better than anything in Philly.August 24, 2021
Real Estate
Former 6ABC anchor Monica Malpass sells Rittenhouse home for $2.85 million
The Rittenhouse town home of former of 6ABC anchor Monica Malpass has sold for $2.85 million. The six-bedroom property in Center City Philadelphia was listed several times in recent years. Malpass, 60, departed from 6ABC in 2019 and has since joined NASDAQ as a business anchor.August 20, 2021
Development
Dutch Springs, the scuba diving mecca of Pennsylvania, faces murky future as warehouse project looms
Dutch Springs, a destination lake for scuba divers in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, may soon be off limits after the property was sold to a commercial real estate developer that has proposed a large-scale warehouse project at the site. A staple and regional training ground for the diving community for 40 years is headed for closure, but dedicated divers are holding out hope for a resolution that would keep the lake open.August 19, 2021
Food & Drink
HipCityVeg plans expansion in Philly and beyond, including Port Richmond location
Vegan and vegetarian fast-casual restaurant HipCityVeg will open eight new locations across Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C. over the coming months. The first of the new stores, a ghost kitchen, will open in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia in November.August 19, 2021
NFL
Colts reporter calls Carson Wentz 'selfish' in fight against COVID-19
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz is recovering from surgery on his foot in hopes of making his debut in week one against the Seattle Seahawks. Indianapolis Star reporter Gregg Doyel criticized Wentz for his "selfish" decision to apparently not get a COVID-19 vaccination, setting off an ominous media cycle that's all too familiar to Philadelphia Eagles fans. Doyel wrote that he hopes to see Colts backup quarterback Jacob Eason steal Wentz's starting job.August 18, 2021
Sixers
Sixers will have a new jersey patch sponsor next season, replacing StubHub
The Philadelphia 76ers will have new jersey advertisement patches when the team returns for the 2021-2022 season, replacing the multiyear partnership with StubHub. The Sixers announced Wednesday that their new official ticketing partner will be Ticketmaster, but the jersey patch sponsor will be for another brand that has not yet been named.August 18, 2021
Investigations
Team USA women's fencing coach dies in Pennsylvania motorcycle crash
Team USA women's fencing coach Anthony "Buckie" Leach died at 62 years old after a motorcycle accident in Potter County, Pennsylvania on Aug. 14. The crash happened two weeks after Leach returning from leading the women's team to a fourth place finish at the Olympics in Tokyo. Leach was on a cross-country motorcycle tour.August 17, 2021
Investigations
Bucks County man allegedly netted $1 million selling stolen U.S. Open tickets, feds say
A former U.S. Golf Association employee from Perkasie allegedly arranged secret deals to sell stolen tickets to multiple U.S. Open tournaments, beginning with the one held locally at Merion Golf Club in 2013, and pocketed more than $1 million, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. Robert Fryer, 39, worked in the admissions office at the USGA.m Investigators allege that including the U.S. Open at Merion, Fryer continued the schemed for seven years, until 2019.August 17, 2021
Investigations
Bucks County woman dies after being struck by car in Ocean City
Katherine Lux, 21, of New Hope, Pennsylvania, has died after she was struck by a car in Ocean City, New Jersey on Aug. 11, 2021. No charges have been filed against the driver, but Cape May County prosecutors say the crash remains under investigation.August 17, 2021
Investigations
Pennsylvania woman found safe after she was reported missing, authorities say
Sara Locricchio has been found safe after York Area Regional Police received a report that she was missing. Locricchio had last been seen in Dallastown, Pennsylvania on August 12. She was reported missing on Sunday, Aug. 15, under what York Area Regional Police had described as suspicious circumstances.Just In
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