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.
January 26, 2024
Investigations
Man who allegedly abandoned infant at Northeast Philly Walmart faces multiple charges
Philadelphia police have charged 22-year-old Alganon Muhammad for allegedly abandoning a baby girl at Walmart last week when he and two other people were confronted for shoplifting at the store in Northeast Philadelphia. Muhammad is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, retail theft, criminal conspiracy and recklessly endangering another person. Police are still searching for the other two suspects.January 25, 2024
Investigations
Video shows teen fugitive Shane Pryor in CHOP building moments after escape
Shane Pryor, the 17-year-old accused murderer who escaped custody in University City on Wednesday, was seen in video at a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia building minutes after he fled from authorities. Investigators believe Pryor left University City around 12:30 p.m. U.S. Marshals in Philadelphia are offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to Pryor's capture.January 25, 2024
Development
76ers have gathered 30,000 signatures backing their Center City arena proposal
The Philadelphia 76ers say they have collected 30,000 signatures from people who support their proposed $1.55 billion arena in Center City. The results follow a survey that found Washington Square West residents overwhelmingly oppose the arena, and various opposition efforts from Chinatown residents.January 24, 2024
Wildlife
Rare, colorful painted bunting draws bird lovers to Bartram's Garden
At Bartram's Garden, a rare sighting of a colorful painted bunting has drawn bird lovers to the 50-acre public park in Southwest Philly. The species is native to the southeast U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. When the males mature, they molt to reveal their vibrantly colored plumage that fuses bright shades of blue, green, yellow and red.January 24, 2024
Food & Drink
Menagerie Coffee to open new shop in Northern Liberties
Menagerie Coffee's new shop in Northern Liberties opens Jan. 25 at 908 N. 3rd St. across from Liberty Lands Park. The business is expanding from its original outpost in Old City, where cofounders April Nett and Elysa DiMauro opened their first shop in 2013. The location inside The Bourse Food Hall closed last fall.January 24, 2024
Investigations
Police search for 17-year-old accused of murder who escaped custody outside CHOP
Philadelphia police are searching for escaped prisoner Shane Pryor, 17, who is accused of murder for allegedly killing a woman in 2020 . Pryor fled Wednesday after being transported to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in University City, investigators said.January 23, 2024
Food & Drink
Puttshack, the new mini-golf bar in Center City, is set to open in February
Puttshack, the tech-infused mini golf bar and restaurant, will open in Philadelphia on Saturday, Feb. 24. The space in the Shops at Liberty Place will feature four nine-hole courses and ball-tracking technology that automatically keeps scores. Food options at Puttshack will include a cheesesteak flatbread and a roast pork and broccoli rabe spring roll.January 23, 2024
Development
Pearl Properties updates look of 35-story tower planned on Jewelers' Row
Pearl Properties has shared new renderings of the 35-story tower proposed for a vacant stretch of Jewelers' Row on Sansom Street, where multiple historic rowhomes were demolished for a Toll Brothers project that was never built. The new proposed building overlooks Washington Square and would have 99 units.January 23, 2024
Business
Black & Brew, an East Passyunk Avenue mainstay, will lose its lease at the end of February
Black & Brew, the cafe on East Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia, must move to a new location after 17 years at its current storefront. The Passyunk Ave Revitalization Corp. is not offering the business the chance to renew its lease at 1523 E. Passyunk Ave., claiming Black & Brew has unpaid debt. Café owner Colleen DeCesare says the business is committed to finding a new location.January 23, 2024
Fitness
Core stability, the foundation of healthy movement, can be strengthened with simple exercises
Core stability is a common fitness goal for everyone from athletes to people seeking relief from chronic pain. The core covers the abdominal muscles, low back, hips, hamstrings and glutes. Simple core exercises can improve posture and help people maintain healthy movements and strength as they age.Just In
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