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.
June 27, 2024
Investigations
Two teens charged in assault of man on North Wildwood boardwalk
Weeks after a man was assaulted in North Wildwood, authorities say they have arrested a 17-year-old from Philadelphia and a 16-year-old from Ivyland, Bucks County. The attack happened on June 8 on the boardwalk at 26th Street, police said.June 27, 2024
Business
ShopRite to bring scan-as-you-go smart carts to some Philly region stores
Four ShopRite stores in the Philadelphia area will debut smart shopping carts that let customers scan their items and track how much they're spending as they go. The tech-enabled carts will be available at two stores in Northeast Philadelphia and two in Delaware County in Brookhaven and Drexel Hill.June 25, 2024
Recreation
Golfer Jordan Spieth's foundation will fund new putting green at Cobbs Creek
The Jordan Speith Foundation awarded the Cobbs Creek Foundation a $250,000 grant to construct practice putting green for young players at the course in West Philadelphia. The green will be built next to the TGR Learning Lab designed by Tiger Woods' firm. The full restoration of the century-old golf course is projected to cost $150 million and will be completed in 2026.June 25, 2024
Real Estate
A solar-powered mountain home with succulents on the roof is for sale in central Pa.
A unique property in North Middleton Township, Pennsylvania — just north of Carlisle in Cumberland County — stands out for its unusual roof planted with succulents a photovoltaic array that makes it energy efficient. The property was put up for sale this month for $600,000.June 25, 2024
Courts
Former SEPTA official sentenced to prison for taking bribes from contractor
James Stevens, 71, was sentenced to three years in prison for accepting cash and other bribes in exchange for helping two companies land millions of dollars in SEPTA contracts for the transit authority's video surveillance unit, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.June 22, 2024
Family-Friendly
Ice Cream Festival returns to Reading Terminal Market in July
Reading Terminal Market's annual Ice Cream Festival on Filbert will be back on July 13, bringing more than a dozen vendors to the historic landmark in Center City.June 22, 2024
Investigations
Doorbell camera captures two thieves jockeying for same package at Berks County home
Two porch pirates were caught on video racing to steal the same package from a home in Lower Heidelberg Township on Wednesday. A FedEx delivery driver had just dropped off the package when two suspects raced from cars on the street to grab it. One of them got away with it. Police say they're searching for the two suspects.June 22, 2024
Entertainment
Lemon Hill will be site of FIFA Fan Fest when 2026 World Cup comes to Philly
When the World Cup comes to Philadelphia in 2026, Lemon Hill in East Fairmount Park will be the site of the FIFA Fan Fest, a central destination for watch parties that will continue throughout the five-week tournament. The six matches scheduled to be played in Philadelphia will be held at Lincoln Financial Field.June 22, 2024
Investigations
Chester County couple drowns after getting caught in rip current during Florida vacation
A couple from Downingtown died on Thursday while swimming in the ocean during a vacation in Florida with their six kids. Brian Warter, 51, and Erica Wishard, 48, got caught in a rip current off Hutchinson Island, authorities said. Two of their kids managed to make it to shore, but couldn't rescue the parents. Lifeguards later located them, but medics were unable to save the couple.June 21, 2024
Women's Health
To prevent infant deaths, 250 pregnant women in Philly will get $1,000 per month – with no strings attached
To combat infant mortality, a new guaranteed income program called Philly Joy Bank will give monthly payments of $1,000 to 250 pregnant women in Strawberry Mansion, Nicetown-Tioga and Cobbs Creek. The program, which has no strings attached to the cash, will last for 18 months and will be studied by researchers at Drexel University.Just In
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