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.
August 10, 2023
Food & Drink
Philly Pretzel Factory selling pretzel pizzas in Mayfair, will soon at all stores
Philly Pretzel Factory has debuted a new 12-inch pretzel pizza that's now being sold at the company's original location in Mayfair, at 7366 Frankford Ave. The pizzas are baked with pretzel flour and have a salted crust. They're available in-store or for delivery on DoorDash and other platforms. CEO Dan DiZio said the new pizza is the first of several new menu items the company plans to launch in the coming years as it looks to offer more lunch and dinner items.August 9, 2023
Development
76ers alter arena proposal to include residential tower, public promenade
The Philadelphia 76ers have added a residential tower with affordable housing units to the team's proposed new arena on East Market Street in Center City. The team released new renderings Wednesday and said the tower would have 20% of its 395 units designated for affordable housing along the southern border of Chinatown. The team also tweaked other aspects of the arena's design to create a public promenade between Market and Cuthbert streets.August 9, 2023
Government
Stone Harbor hires staffer to answer calls prompted by surge of parking tickets – at Avalon's request
The debut of the ParkMobile app in Stone Harbor this summer has led to a huge increase in parking ticket enforcement at the shore town, which replaced its old kiosks and meters. Neighboring Avalon, which shares a municipal court with Stone Harbor, requested that the borough hire a seasonal worker to handle the high call volumes related to the surge in parking violations at the Jersey Shore community.August 9, 2023
Investigations
Man arrested for groping women as he rode past on a bike in South Philly and Center City
A man is accused of groping seven women as he rode past them on a bike in incidents on Sunday and Monday in South Philly and Center City. Philadelphia police arrested the man on Tuesday in Grays Ferry.August 8, 2023
TV
ABC picks up new series starring Kaitlin Olson from 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'
Kaitlin Olson will star in a new ABC crime comedy called "High Potential," which is a remake of the hit French series "HPI." The "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star will play a single mom who works as a cleaner for a police department and helps solve a major crime, landing her a role as a consultant. The show's production is expected to be delayed by the ongoing writers and actors strikes in Hollywood.August 8, 2023
Government
Pennsylvania State Police begin testing body cameras ahead of full rollout
Pennsylvania State Police have begun testing body-worn cameras in advance of a statewide rollout to troopers at all of the department's 87 patrol stations. The initial 60-day pilot program is taking place at Troop H in Carlisle, Cumberland County. State police signed a five-year, $40 million contract for 2,500 body-worn cameras, 1,700 new dashboard cameras and new interview room cameras.August 8, 2023
Investigations
70-year-old woman charged in fatal Ardmore stabbing used 16-inch blade hidden in her cane
Renee DiPietro, 70, is charged with third-degree murder in the June 10 stabbing of Michael Sides, 31 in Ardmore. DiPietro allegedly stabbed Sides with a 16-inch knife hidden inside her cane.August 7, 2023
Women's Health
A wearable device may one day help women detect breast cancer early – and at home
Researchers at MIT are developing a wearable breast cancer screening device that can be used by high-risk women who may develop aggressive cancers in between routine mammograms. The device includes a patch that is placed over a specially-designed bra and scanned with an ultrasound tracker, enabling women to collects data that can be analyzed by artificial intelligence.August 7, 2023
Development
New Willow Grove apartment building to add 260 units, restaurant near SEPTA station
Federal Realty Investment Trust plans to build a six-story apartment building in Willow Grove that will have 260 units and ground floor space for retail and restaurants. The project is being developed near the Willow Grove Park Mall and the Willow Grove train station, a stop on SEPTA's Warminster Line.August 7, 2023
Food & Drink
Bucks County breweries join forces to create a new American pale ale
The brewers that make up the Bucks County Ale Trail created a new beer called Expedition Bucks County, a 4.9% ABV American pale ale. It will be available in cans and on draft starting Aug. 25. The beer's flavor is described as clear, crisp and sweet with hints of grapefruit, peach and other fruits.Just In
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