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.
December 24, 2020
Food & Drink
New York's Greek from Greece bakery to open West Philly location
New York City-based bakery Greek from Greece will open a location in West Philadelphia, at 107 N. 33rd St., near Drexel University's campus in West Philly on Jan. 15, 2021. The company recently opened its first Delaware Valley location in Kennett Square, Chester County.December 24, 2020
Holiday
Havertown family's 'Seinfeld' homage makes Festivus celebration a charitable event
A Festivus display in Havertown, Delaware County, pays homage to the "Seinfeld" holiday and raises money for the Kevin Cain Memorial Fund, helping cancer patients and their families by providing financial assistance. The display outside the home of Katie McByrne and Brian Friend turns grievances into donations for the charity.December 24, 2020
Investigations
Death of man found at Camden County scouting site being investigated as homicide
Camden County detectives are investigating the death of 54-year-old Joseph Bottino, a Gloucester Township man who was found dead at a Pine Hill reservation on Dec. 23. Family members of the victim told investigators Bottino had gone hunting at the location on numerous occasions in the past.December 23, 2020
Health News
COVID-19 community spread linked to lower survival rates at local hospitals, Penn researchers find
Hospital mortality rates for COVID-19 appear to be influenced by the degree of community spread in areas where patients are admitted, according to new research out of Penn Medicine and UnitedHealth Group. The study looked at data on 40,000 patients at 955 hospitals from January through June 2020.December 23, 2020
Fishing
New Jersey record blackfish caught off coast of Cape May
A New Jersey record 25-pound, 8-ounce blackfish was caught by Waretown resident Chris Sullivan off the coast of Cape May on Dec. 20, 2020. The tautog was reeled in on the Fishin' Fever Sportfishing Charter, led by Captain Tom Daffin.December 23, 2020
Flyers
Gritty gets green light to attend Flyers games in 2021
Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty made a public appeal to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to get an answer on whether or not he and other mascots will be able to attend hockey games during the 2021 season, which will again be shortened by the coronavirus pandemic. Fans will not be permitted to attend games when the season starts in mid-January.December 23, 2020
Fires
Pennsylvania firefighter rescues dog from burning barn making for heartwarming video
A firefighter made a brave rescue of a dog trapped inside a burning barn fire in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Lititz Fire Co., which responded to the scene, provided helmet cam footage of the rescue made by firefighter Ryan Balmer.December 23, 2020
Wildlife
Pennsylvania eagle cam goes live for seventh season in Hanover
The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Eagle Cam at Codorus State Park in Hanover is live for the 2021 season. This is the seventh year the popular livestream has run at the nest in Hanover.December 22, 2020
Investigations
Delco man allegedly used dead mother's mail-in ballot to vote for Donald Trump
Bruce Bartman, 70, of Delaware County, allegedly used his dead mother's driver's license number to fraudulently obtain a Pennsylvania mail-in ballot in the 2020 election. Prosecutors say Bartman voted for Donald Trump using the illegal ballot and unsuccessfully attempted a similar scheme using his dead mother-in-law's social security number.December 22, 2020
Restrictions
Philly extends stringent COVID-19 restrictions until Jan. 15
Philadelphia's COVID-19 restrictions on indoor dining and other high-risk settings will stay in effect until Jan. 15, 2021, city officials said Tuesday. The restrictions were implemented Nov. 20 and were originally set to expire on Jan. 1, but the health department pushed the date back to avoid another holiday surge after Christmas and New Year's.Just In
- McMillan's Bakery in South Jersey will not reopen, family says
- Philly expands New Year's Eve firework shows so there are more places to 'enjoy the magic'
- 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
- 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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