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 31, 2020
Business
Bike shortage prompts eventual sale of Ocean City shop after 85 years
Annarelli's Bike Shop in Ocean City, New Jersey will close as a result of a bicycle shortage spurred by a rush buyers during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. The family-owned business had been run by four generations since opening in 1935.July 31, 2020
Wawa
Wawa launches Beyond Meat sausage for Sizzlis, custom orders
A new partnership between Wawa and Beyond Meat brings a plant-based sausage options to Sizzlis, breakfast bowls and custom sandwiches.July 31, 2020
Musicians
Questlove shares hilarious story about how Malik B. was his 'oil guru' in Philly
The Roots drummer and DJ Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson opened up about their friendships with Malik B., a founding member of the Philadelphia hip hop group who died this week at 47 years old.July 31, 2020
Media
Vai Sikahema to retire in November after 26 years at NBC10
Vai Sikahema, the longtime sports and news anchor at NBC10 in Philadelphia, will retire in November after 26 years with the station. Sikahema, 57, spent eight seasons in the NFL, including two with the Eagles, and has received numerous awards and distinctions in journalism.July 29, 2020
Obituaries
Malik B., founding member of The Roots, dies at 47
Malik. B, a founding member of the Philadelphia hip-hop group The Roots, died at 47 years old. The rapper appeared on The Roots' first four albums and was an integral part of leading the crew to their 1999 breakthrough record "Things Fall Apart."July 29, 2020
Controversies
Gov. Wolf, Pa. leaders call for Philly NAACP president to resign after posting anti-Semitic meme
Philadelphia NAACP President Rodney Muhammad shared an anti-Semitic meme on Facebook last week, prompting leaders across Pennsylvania to call for his resignation. Muhammad deleted the post and vowed to work with the Jewish community, but still has not apologized directly for the offensive post.July 29, 2020
Illness
New Jersey secures 30,000 daily Rutgers COVID-19 saliva tests
RUCDR Infinite Biologics, the Rutgers University group behind a rapid-response COVID-19 saliva test, will provide New Jersey with 30,000 daily tests as the state faces a second wave of coronavirus infections.July 29, 2020
Investigations
Two women charged in alleged $400,000 theft from Bucks County Community College
Precious A. Etsekhume and Kathryne Ivana Simon, of the Bronx, allegedly conspired to steal more than $400,000 from Bucks County Community College by pretending to be affiliated with a construction company seeking payment for legitimate business.July 28, 2020
Health News
In health care field, family doctors now appear at highest risk of COVID-19 death
During the coronavirus pandemic, primary care doctors have died at higher rates globally than doctors who work in front line settings such as hospitals. Researchers at Penn Medicine believe this is because family physician's offices are less likely to have personal protective equipment, and patients show up during early stages of the illness, while still highly contagious.July 28, 2020
Food & Drink
Baltimore's famed Chaps Pit Beef opens location in Delco
Chaps Pit Beef now has a franchise location near Media, Delaware County, opened by former Philadelphia Phillies beat writer Paul Hagen. The Baltimore sandwich chain has achieved fame since it opened in 1987, appearing in HBO's "The Wire" and Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."Just In
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- Eagles exercise fifth-year options for Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith
- Siddiq's Water Ice, Two Persons Coffee to expand to vacant spaces on Market Street for a limited time
- Developer buying McGlinchey's bar in Center City uses Zach Bryan-inspired LLC
- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Celtics on Tuesday; full injury reports ahead of Game 5
- Author uses billboard on I-95 to promote body autonomy and new book 'Fat Swim'
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