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.
March 19, 2025
Lawsuits
Phillies file lawsuit to stop analytics firms from selling software to division rivals
The Philadelphia Phillies are suing Zelus Analytics and Teamworks Innovations to prevent the software companies from licensing their data platform to more MLB teams, including rivals in the NL East. The Phillies, who have used the firms' analytics tools since 2022, claim the companies are attempting to violate their contract after it was extended for the 2025 season.March 19, 2025
Social Justice
Penn Museum to return 19th century skull of Indigenous child to tribe leaders in Maine
The Penn Museum will soon return an Indigenous child's skull to the Wabanaki tribes in Maine in a deal that complies with the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The remains have been part of the museum's controversial Morton Cranial Collection of more than 1,300 skulls from around the world.March 18, 2025
Arts & Culture
Mann Center to partner with Mural Arts Philadelphia on three projects, including one to mark venue's 50th anniversary
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts is teaming up with Philadelphia Mural Arts for three community projects with the U.S. semiquincentennial and the Mann Center's 50th anniversary approaching next year.March 18, 2025
TV
Peacock to offer streaming package to watch Phillies, Flyers and 76ers games on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Phillies, Flyers and 76ers games can now be streamed live on NBC Sports Philadelphia with an add-on package to a Peacock subscription, the network said Tuesday. The add-on, exclusive to subscribers in the Philly market, will cost $24.95 per month. The package is the first to allow viewers to watch these games without a cable subscription.March 17, 2025
Transportation
Market Street Bridge to close for 14 months starting August 2026 during $149 million rebuild
The 93-year-old Market Street Bridge connecting Center City and University City will begin a four-year reconstruction in March, with a complete closure planned from August 2026 to October 2027.March 17, 2025
Business
Wonder Food Hall approaches big rollout in Philly area, with 7 of 10 locations set to open in next couple months
Wonder Food Hall, the New York concept that lets people order from multiple restaurants in one purchase, will open 10 locations in the Philadelphia area, including seven in the next couple months. A Drexel University professor thinks the company could face an uphill battle in the region.March 14, 2025
Development
Elmwood Park Zoo's expansion plans, which include new tiger exhibit and restaurant, move forward
The Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown is planning a multimillion expansion that includes a new Amur tiger exhibit, a restaurant and an education center. Last year, the zoo opened a new welcome center, outdoor plaza and renovated animal hospital.March 14, 2025
Courts
Thief who stole famed paintings, World Series rings from Pa., N.J. museums sentenced to 8 years in prison
Thomas Trotta, the Pennsylvania man who pleaded guilty to stealing famous artwork, sports memorabilia and other antiques from museums across the region, was sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in heists that spanned two decades and involved eight other people, federal prosecutors said. World Series rings and paintings by Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock were among the stolen items.March 13, 2025
Donations
CHOP gets record $125 million gift from Comcast CEO Brian Roberts to help fund new patient tower
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts and his wife, Aileen, are donating $125 million to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — the largest gift in CHOP's history — to support the construction of a new patient tower that will have more than 700 private rooms, specialty imaging services and new amenities for families.March 13, 2025
Odd News
N.J. man finds unopened whiskey bottles, possibly from Prohibition era, scattered on Margate beach
While walking his dog at the Jersey Shore, U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Austin Contegiacomo discovered a collection of whiskey bottles on the beach near the Margate Pier south of Atlantic City. The 11 bottles appear to have been produced in Canada some time during the Prohibition era in the United States.Just In
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- Wall Street Journal names Philly the world's top place to visit in 2026
- McMillan's Bakery in South Jersey will not reopen, family says
- There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.
- 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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