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.
July 6, 2023
Media
6ABC hires West Chester-native Caroline Goggin, who survived a stroke at 27 years old
6ABC has hired West Chester-native Caroline Goggin as an anchor and reporter for "Action News," Goggin recently announced on Facebook. The Penn State graduate suffered a stroke when she 27 years old and working as a reporter for WPRI-TV in Providence, Rhode Island. When she returned to the station, she and her husband gave emotional interviews for a special segment on her health scare. Goggin has since become an advocate for stroke awareness among young people.July 5, 2023
Celebrities
Daryl Morey goes to Crumbl Cookies as Sixers stars party with Michael Rubin on Fourth of July
The stars of the Philadelphia 76ers attended Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin's Fourth of July party at his mansion in the Hamptons on Tuesday. James Harden, Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris were pictured at the event with celebrities like Tom Brady, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, Jay-Z and Jennifer Lopez. Sixers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey visited a Crumbl Cookies store in Utah, shouting out Tobias Harris after his recent comments about 'casual' 76ers fans.July 5, 2023
Women's Health
New blood test predicts which pregnant women will develop preeclampsia
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has cleared a new blood test that can predict whether pregnant women are at risk of developing preeclampsia, one of the world's leading causes of maternal death and disability. The test will help doctors identify which women with high blood pressure need more intensive care and treatment to protect them and their babies from serious complications and possible death.July 5, 2023
Celebrities
Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson shoot down tabloid rumor of affair, breakup
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" stars Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson responded to unfounded rumors online that the married couple broke up due to an affair McElhenney allegedly had in Wales, where he co-owns the Wrexham AFC football club. Olson joked in a tweet that she had an affair with a whale, calling them the "bosses of the ocean" and admitting that she is attracted to them.July 3, 2023
Food & Drink
The Wharf opens bayside beach bar at formerly vacant Wildwood lot
Wildwood seafood restaurant The Wharf has opened a new beach bar on the bay next to its main business at 708 W. Burk Ave. The Wharf transformed an overflow parking lot into a beach area with picnic tables and chairs after the Jersey Shore town installed a bulkhead to protect against flooding. Sand was hauled in to create the beach.July 3, 2023
Weddings
Eagles player Jordan Mailata sings 'Isn't She Lovely' for his wife at their wedding
Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata sang Stevie Wonder's 'Isn't She Lovely' at the couple's wedding over the weekend. Video shows Mailata performing with the wedding band as his wife, Niki Ikahihifo-Bender, danced with her father. Mailata has showcased his vocal talents with appearances on 'The Masked Singer' and on the Eagles linemen's holiday album in 2022.July 3, 2023
Entertainment
What to know if you're going to Philly's Wawa Welcome America concert and fireworks display
Philadelphia will celebrate the Fourth of July with the annual Wawa Welcome America concert and fireworks display on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. People can enter at 4 p.m. at Logan Circle. Demi Lovato and Ludacris will perform on the main stage at 7 p.m., followed by fireworks over the Parkway at 9:45 p.m. A series of road closures will be in effect on Tuesday into Wednesday.July 3, 2023
Fitness
Cardio fitness may lower men's risk of developing colorectal cancer
Cardio exercise is linked to a lower risk of men developing colorectal cancer and greater survival rates among men who get prostate and lung cancer, according to a large study out of Sweden. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., affecting an growing number of people at younger ages than previous generations. The The long-term Swedish study found that the more fit men were based on cardio tests, the less likely they were to develop or die from cancers later in life.June 30, 2023
Music
'Hoagiewave,' a Philly-inspired album from South Fellini's Tony Trov, is packed with lo-fi bliss
"Hoagiewave" is a new dream pop album written and produced by Tony Trov, the cofounder of Philadelphia lifestyle brand South Fellini. The song titles include humorous references to the city and the lo-fi music is inspired by the electronic genre vaporwave. The album is now streaming on all major music platforms and is available on cassette.June 30, 2023
Food & Drink
Philly's Middle Child wins 'Good Morning America' breakfast competition with pastrami, egg and cheese sandwich
Philly's Middle Child has won the United States of Breakfast competition held by "Good Morning America." The show visited South Philly on Thursday, when Middle Child advanced to the final round in New York on Friday. The Center City restaurant's pastrami, egg and cheese sandwich on rye bread defeated finalists from Cleveland, Houston and Boston to claim the trophy and a $10,000 prize.Just In
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