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 14, 2023
Food & Drink
Steve's Prince of Steaks signals plans for new Wildwood shop
Steve's Prince of Steaks, the long-running Philly cheesesteak shop, put up a sign this week in Wildwood, New Jersey at 2701 New Jersey Ave. An opening date for the new shop has not been provided. Steve's opened in Northeast Philadelphia in 1980 and currently has two locations there and one in Langhorne, Bucks County.April 14, 2023
Podcast
The TV Show: Jay Black, Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes dive into what we're watching
"The TV Show" is a weekly podcast hosted by comedian Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, the group dives into the new Golden Age of Television, with discussions about the latest shows and news.April 14, 2023
Business
David's Bridal to lay off more than 9,000 employees in advance of looming sale
David's Bridal, the Montgomery County, Pennsylvania-based chain, will lay off more than 9,000 workers in the U.S. ahead of a potential sale. The company emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2019, but was hard-hit by the public health restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in the wedding industry that have followed.April 13, 2023
Opinion
The 'Dollar Dog Night' food fight at Citizens Bank Park shouldn't be 'a Philly thing'
Philadelphia Phillies fans were ejected from Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night a food fight broke out during a "Dollar Dog Night" event at the stadium. Videos captured the hot dogs flying in a lower level section before it spread to the upper deck.April 13, 2023
Investigations
Two employees allegedly stole $450,000 from West Chester doctor's office
Former co-workers Mikayla Zeigler, 22, of West Chester, and Danielle King, 25, of Chadds Ford, allegedly stole more than $450,000 from their employer, West Chester-based doctor Ramarao Naidu, between October 2020 and August 2021, Chester County prosecutors said.April 12, 2023
Food & Drink
P'unk Burger, Slice owners to open throwback sandwich shop and deli in South Philly
Jason and Marlo Dilks, owners of SliCE and P'unk Burger, are opening a new Italian sandwich shop, Nipotina, that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at 2238 S. 21st St. The new concept has a menu featuring chicken cutlets, meatball sandwiches, cheesesteaks, hoagies, salads and other Italian specialities.April 12, 2023
Addiction
White House gives xylazine unprecedented 'emerging threat' designation
The Biden administration has designated the animal sedative xylazine an "emerging threat" due to its widespread use as a mixing agent in fentanyl, the deadly synthetic opioid fueling the overdose epidemic in the United States. The designation is a first for the federal government, triggering a 90-day period to develop a national response plan.April 12, 2023
Investigations
Husband pleads guilty to killing, dismembering Sellersville woman Beth Capaldi
Stephen Capaldi, 57, of Sellersville, pleaded guilty to killing his wife, Beth Capaldi, and dismembering her body at their home in Bucks County last October, prosecutors said. Capaldi will spend between 22 and 44 years in state prison and must pay restitution to his daughter to cover funeral expenses for Beth's funeral.April 12, 2023
Environment
Pinelands wildfire engulfs 3,800 acres, prompts evacuations in Ocean County
Ocean County firefighters are battling a wildfire that began Tuesday night in the area of Lakehurst and Manchester Township, New Jersey. The blaze had consumed about 3,800 acres by late Wednesday morning, prompting residents to evacuate overnight along with several road closures, including parts of Route 539 and Route 70.April 11, 2023
Investigations
Suspect wanted in fatal shooting at Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru in Cheltenham
Cheltenham police are seeking to identify the man who shot and killed Rachel King, 35, at the Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru at the Melrose Shopping Center on Tuesday morning. The suspect fled in a light-colored sedan and remains at-large. King's 11-year-old son was in the back seat of her vehicle during the shooting.Just In
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