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 9, 2024
Transportation
PennDOT seeks public feedback on long-term transit plans to redesign Roosevelt Boulevard
PennDOT will hold four public meetings to discuss the future of Roosevelt Boulevard and how it can be redesigned to improve safety, accessibility and reliability. Working with the city and SEPTA, PennDOT is gathering feedback on whether the high-traffic corridor in Northeast Philly would be best served by adding a new subway, light rail or bus line. Officials hope to transform the design of Roosevelt Boulevard by 2040.December 6, 2024
Courts
Fake nurse pleads guilty to sexually assaulting women at urgent care clinics in Montgomery County
Ramon Garcia, 34, of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges that he posed as a nurse and sexually assaulted multiple women at Carbon Health Urgent Care clinics in Jenkintown and Dresher between November 2023 and March 2024. More than a dozen women reported incidents to police. Garcia faces a sentence of 5-10 years in state prison.December 6, 2024
Investigations
Drone sightings now reported above South Jersey towns, too. Police are investigating
Police in departments in Evesham, Cherry Hill, Medford and Mount Laurel have received reports about drones flying in the sky. People in North Jersey began seeing suspected drones above North Jersey municipalities in November, prompting an investigation by the FBI and other law enforcement.December 5, 2024
Investigations
Woman, 73, killed by light pole that fell at Roxborough High School athletic field
A wooden light pole fell and fatally struck a 73-year-old woman at the Roxborough High School athletic field on Thursday morning, authorities said. The incident happened on a windy day that saw gusts up to 45 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The woman who died was not immediately identified. Outdoor activities at the athletic field have been suspended until further notice, school district officials said.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 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 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 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 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.Just In
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