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.
April 1, 2024
Odd News
Don't be fooled by floating Wawa tiki boats and hot dog sundaes
On April Fools' Day, a number of brands at the Jersey Shore decided to prank the public with a series of fake news announcements. Pau Hana, the floating tiki bar tour boat in Ocean City, revealed that it had entered a collaboration with Wawa to bring a roving store to the waters between Ocean City and Somers Point. And the writers at Wildwood Video Archive jokingly announced the the 'S' would be removed from the iconic 'Wildwoods' beach ball sign.March 29, 2024
Investigations
Three Philly men allegedly robbed Chester County home and took photos flaunting stolen cash
Chester County authorities have charged three Philadelphia men in a Jan. 8 home invasion at a property in Easttown Township, where the homeowners were allegedly tied up and ordered to surrender cash and other valuables. Investigators called the incident "one of the greatest nightmares imaginable." Multiple charges have been filed against Julio Mendoza, 23; Louis Armstrong, 20; and Axel Reyes, 21.March 29, 2024
Politics
New Jersey ordered to change 'county line' ballot design for June primaries
The primary election ballots used in New Jersey on June 4 will not be able to have the state's unique 'county line' design that has long be criticized for giving favorable placement to candidates supported by party establishments, a federal judge ruled Friday. The ballot design was challenged in a lawsuit filed by Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.).March 29, 2024
Food & Drink
Center City Pretzel Co. ready to reopen 18 months after it caught fire, owner says
Center City Pretzel Co., the decades old shop on Washington Avenue in South Philly, is reopening April 1. The business has been closed for 18 months after an electrical fire forced owner Erika Tonelli Bonner to shut down and rebuild.March 28, 2024
Arts & Culture
Mütter Museum to hold free open houses as part of ethical review of its exhibits
The Mütter Museum is holding a series of free open houses, beginning April 25, that will continue the ethical review of its exhibits by collecting feedback on its displays of human remains. The issue has been at the center of a contentious debate about the future direction of the Philadelphia museum.March 28, 2024
Food & Drink
Polish bar and restaurant Little Walter's to open in East Kensington
Little Walter's, a new Polish bar and restaurants from Chef Michael Brenfleck, is slated to open this spring in East Kensington. The restaurant puts a modern twist on Polish classics like pierogi and kielbasa, with a bar that offers craft cocktails using spirits and liqueurs from Poland.March 27, 2024
Recreation
Longwood Gardens to open massive glasshouse conservatory in November
Longwood Gardens' new West Conservatory glasshouse, part of the $250 million transformation of the botanical preserve in Chester County, will open to the public on Nov. 22. The 32,000-square-foot building will be dedicated to Mediterranean landscapes and will have a bonsai courtyard that sits beside it.March 27, 2024
Development
Renderings show proposed logo for Penn's Landing Park over I-95
Penn's Landing Park, the 11 1/2-acre public space in Philadelphia over I-95 and Columbus Boulevard on the Delaware River Waterfront, now has a proposed logo being reviewed by the city's art commission. The park is in the early stages of construction with a targeted opening in 2029, according to PennDOT officials.March 27, 2024
Government
Haverford Township says data breach may have exposed personal information
Haverford Township issued a public notice Wednesday disclosing a data breach in its network that may have resulted in sensitive personal data being exposed. Personal information including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial account information and medical data may have been accessed without authorization, the township said.March 26, 2024
Accidents
Mayor Parker, Philly port pledge support for Baltimore following bridge collapse
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Port of Philadelphia said Tuesday the city will provide support as needed to assist in Baltimore's recovery from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which was struck overnight by a cargo ship that lost control due to a power failure.Just In
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