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.
September 8, 2023
Business
Walnut Garden pop-up near Rittenhouse Square reopens after it was shut down in June for code violations
Walnut Garden, the pop-up cocktail garden 1708 Walnut St. on Rittenhouse Row, is now open seven days a week from noon to midnight. The concept was shut down in late June, less than a month after it opened, due to a number of city code violations that needed to be resolved. It reopened Friday afternoon near Rittenhouse Square after resolving the outstanding issues that resulted in its closure. City officials confirm all outstanding problems have been resolved.September 7, 2023
Wildlife
Flamingos spotted in Pennsylvania for first time after being swept from Florida by Hurricane Idalia
Pennsylvania's first documented sighting of American flamingos was reported this week at a pond in St. Thomas, Franklin County. The tropical species normally resides in the Caribbean and Florida, which was hit hard by Hurricane Idalia at the end of August. Experts say the birds likely were swept off course by the Category 3 storm. The flamingos have been spotted in nine other states since the storm.September 7, 2023
Celebrities
Ahead of Eagles opener against Patriots, Bill Belichick's breakup has New England execs on edge, report says
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and longtime girlfriend Linda Holliday reportedly have broken up, making team executives anxious just days before the Philadelphia Eagles kick off the 2023 season in Foxborough. Holliday previously made critical remarks about Tom Brady after the quarterback left the Patriots to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Belichick and Holliday had been together since 2007.September 7, 2023
Wildlife
Man in Poconos clawed by bear after he foolishly tried to corral it away from Labor Day cookout
A bear that entered a campsite at Lake Harmony in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains clawed a man over Labor Day weekend after he attempted to herd it away from a cookout area. Video of the encounter shows the man was left with scratches on his torso. Wildlife officials urge people not to approach bears and never to feed them human food, which often turns them into beggars and requires them to be euthanized.September 6, 2023
Crime
Danelo Cavalcante escaped Chester County Prison with a feat of strength caught on video
Convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, who escaped from Chester County Prison on Aug. 31, scaled two walls to breakout. He remains missing, meanwhile authorities released video Wednesday showing Cavalcante climbing the walls and an investigation is underway by the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office.September 6, 2023
Adult Health
Baseball players' vision problems shine light on lingering concussion symptoms
San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola was recently diagnosed with oculomotor dysfunction, a condition that causes vision problems after people suffer concussions. His baseball performance declined after he was struck in the face in March. He underwent tests after learning the Yankees star Anthony Rizzo, who had been battling similar issues, was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome. Their symptoms shed light on the dangers of undiagnosed conditions and how symptoms can become chronic.September 5, 2023
Development
Potential designs emerge for the Chinatown Stitch project above Vine Street Expressway
The city released potential designs on Sept. 5 for the Chinatown Stitch, a project that would construct a cap above the Vine Street Expressway to bridge the physical barrier that split Chinatown in two when the highway was built in the 1960s. The cap would also create new space in the densely packed neighborhood that could be used for parks or other amenities.September 5, 2023
Investigations
Man used drone to dye swimming pools outside Atlantic City green, police say
A South Jersey man is facing criminal mischief charges after he allegedly used his drone to release sea dye into multiple swimming pools in Absecon and Galloway townships, turning the water an alarming shade of green. Patrick Spina IV, 45, was arrested Sept. 1 at Comfort Solutions Heating and Cooling, his business on White Horse Pike in Galloway. The business is near a Quality Inn hotel that was targeted multiple times this summer.September 5, 2023
Investigations
Plymouth Meeting man charged in death of 7-year-old who fell out of truck bed
Andres Marin, 48, of Plymouth Meeting, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and related offenses in the death of a 7-year-old girl who fell from the back of his truck. Marin allegedly ran over the girl after she fell as he took a turn. The girl was among a group of kids that allegedly were riding unsecured in the back of Marin's truck.September 1, 2023
Investigations
Search continues for convicted murderer who escaped Chester County Prison
Danelo Cavalcante, the convicted murder who escaped Chester County Prison, remained at large on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. As the search continues, nearby West Chester University canceled Friday afternoon classes and tightened security at campus buildings. Cavalcante escaped on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. There is a $10,000 reward for his arrest.Just In
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