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 5, 2024
Development
Developer buys two 'Batman' rides for proposed hotel at Wonderland Pier site in Ocean City
Icona Resorts developer Eustace Mita revealed plans to include more children's amusement park rides in his proposal to build a 252-room hotel at the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Mita said he purchased a pair of 'Batman'-themed rides that would join the giant Ferris wheel, carousel and wet boat rides that were beloved for decades at Wonderland Pier.December 5, 2024
Business
Island-themed bar and Mediterranean restaurant to open in Midtown Village
Philadelphia restaurateur Teddy Sourias will debut his latest concept, Mona, in a multi-level storefront at 1308 Chestnut St. on Friday. The island-themed Mediterranean restaurant features a menu inspired by Greece and other coastal communities. Sourias' other spots in Center City include Uptown Beer Garden and 101 Speakeasy.December 4, 2024
Wildlife
Beached whale in Cape May Point is euthanized after wildlife officials deem it had low chance of survival
A beached whale found at Sunset Beach in Cape May Point on Tuesday was euthanized by wildlife officials, who determined the marine mammal had a low chance of survival in the wild. Whale stranding incidents have been down along the New Jersey coast this year, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine.December 4, 2024
Food & Drink
Feast of the 7 Pickles returns to Fishtown with Italian-themed menu
Fishtown Pickle Project's Christmas twist on the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes returns this month for its fourth year, promising a pickle-centric menu built around Italian holiday dishes.December 4, 2024
Health News
ChristianaCare to open small hospital in Delaware County, where health care access has shrunk
ChristianaCare plans to open a small hospital with an emergency room and a health center in Aston, Delaware County, in 2026. It will be the first of two micro-hospitals that ChristianaCare plans to open in the county. The plans come amid a legal battle over Crozer Health, which has closed two hospitals in Delco since 2022.December 3, 2024
Development
City Council delays key vote on 76ers arena as negotiations center on community benefits agreement
City Council did not hold an expected vote Tuesday that would have moved legislation for the 76ers' proposed arena toward a final decision in the closing weeks of the year. At a hearing Tuesday, council members made clear that they expect the team to address unanswered questions about the project and increase its investment in a community benefits agreement that would support Chinatown businesses and fund many city operations for the arena.December 3, 2024
Environment
Avalon gets $1 million grant for flood-resilient 'living shoreline' at Bay Park Marina
Avalon is one of four Jersey Shore towns to receive federal grant funding for flood resilience and ecology projects. The $1 million grant in Avalon will strengthen Bay Marina Park with hundreds of new plantings, upgrades to boating facilities and protections for wildlife habitats.November 27, 2024
Business
The North Face to close Center City store at the end of January after 15 years
Outdoor apparel brand the North Face will close its store at 1515 Walnut St. at the end of January, ending a 15-year run in Center City. Documents filed with the state show the company's lease at the store is ending. Denver-based parent company VF Corp. — which also owns Vans, Dickies and Timberland — said it has missed revenue forecasts over the past several years due to weak demand and too much inventory.November 27, 2024
Real Estate
Lindenwold Castle in Ambler heads to auction with $1.5 million starting bid
The three-story Lindenwold Castle in Ambler, once home to 'Asbestos King' Richard Mattison, is up for auction with a starting bid of $1.5 million. The vacant mansion, modeled after the royal Windsor Castle, is surrounded by upscale residences. It recently underwent utility upgrades and has tentative plans approved fora buyer to renovate the castle into 11 apartments and ground-floor commercial space. The castle is on the National Register of Historic Places.November 26, 2024
Investigations
Six more women come forward in case against Bucks County man accused of drugging, raping his dates
Andrew Gallo, 40, of Bristol Township, allegedly met numerous women on dating sites and gave them spiked drinks before sexually assaulting them at his home, Bucks County prosecutors said. Gallo was initially charged in September based on reports from six women. At a hearing Monday, prosecutors said six more women have since come forward with similar accusations against Gallo.Just In
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