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.
December 15, 2022
Health News
Cooper University, Cape Regional health care systems to merge
Cooper University Health Care and Cape Regional Health System plan to merge into a single South Jersey system that would include two hospitals, six urgent care centers and more than 130 ambulatory locations across eight counties. The two health systems, based in Camden and Cape May Court House, seek to gain regulatory approval for the merger by early 2024.December 15, 2022
Investigations
Husband allegedly killed, dismembered missing Sellersville woman
Stephen Capaldi has been charged with homicide in the death of his wife, 55-year-old Elizabeth Capaldi, who was last seen alive at the couple's Sellersville home on Oct. 10. She was reported missing by her family two days later. Bucks County prosecutors say Stephen Capaldi, 57, strangled Elizabeth and dismembered her body the next day before disposing of some remains in a dumpster. Other remains were found last week after Capaldi was taken into custody and led police to Hog Island in Tinicum Township, near the Philadelphia airport.December 15, 2022
Eagles
Eagles' A.J. Brown once traded Travis Kelce for himself in fantasy football
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown plays fantasy football and said that he traded Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce last season in order to get himself on his team. Brown, who was traded from the Titans to the Eagles on draft night, is in the midst of a career year in Philadelphia alongside MVP candidate Jalen Hurts. The fantasy football playoffs start this week in most league formats.December 14, 2022
Investigations
Two people, dog rescued from missing N.J. sailboat found off Delaware coast
A missing sailboat that ran out of fuel and power during a journey from Cape May, New Jersey to Marathon, Florida was found Tuesday afternoon off the coast of Delaware, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The 30-foot vessel, named Atrevida II, carried Kevin Hyde, 64, Joe DiTommasso, 74, and a pet dog. They were taken aboard by the tanker vessel Silver Muna and brought to New York City to be further evaluated and reunited with family.December 14, 2022
Investigations
Employee allegedly stole $579,000 from now-closed Montgomery County private school
Katherine Paprocka, the onetime administrator at Penn Christian Academy in East Norriton, allegedly stole $579,000 form the school. The got the money by allegedly stealing colleagues' identities and forging their signatures, police said. She then spent the money on family vacations, clothing, food, rent, in-vitro fertilization treatments and other personal expenses, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said. Penn Christian Academy shut down as a result of the school's financial issues that resulted.December 14, 2022
Music
Eagles linemen's 'A Philly Special Christmas' album gets third vinyl pressing
A third and final presale for the vinyl edition of "A Philly Special Christmas," the holiday album by Eagles linemen Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson, will begin at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16. The albums won't begin shipping until February, but people who order them will get an exclusive postcard in the meantime. The album costs $75. Proceeds benefit Children's Crisis Treatment Center.December 13, 2022
Development
Developers take step toward building massive indoor velodrome complex in Coatesville
The developers behind a $79 million proposal for an indoor velodrome and entertainment complex in Coatesville, Chester County, have received state funding to support land development for the facility, which will be located next to the city's historic High Bridge. The project would be the first permanent indoor velodrome in the eastern United States and would aim to be an Olympic and Paralympic training center. The project also calls for a trackside bistro, 12,000 square feet of retail space, virtual reality gaming and connected athletic spaces.December 13, 2022
Religion
Archdiocese of Philadelphia to close 4 Catholic churches in city, suburbs
Four Catholic churches are closing in the Philadelphia area in early 2023: Holy Trinity Church in Society Hill; The Saint Peter Claver Church building in South Philly; Sacred Heart Church in Phoenixville, Chester County; and the original Saint Philip Neri Church in East Greenville, Montgomery County. The buildings were no longing being used as worship sites. The future of each building will be determined by its respective parish, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia said.December 12, 2022
Investigations
Sailboat headed from Cape May to Florida goes missing with 2 people onboard, Coast Guard says
A 30-foot-long Catalina sailboat traveling from Cape May, New Jersey to Jupiter, Florida has gone missing, the U.S. Coast Guard says. The sailboat, called "Atrevida II," was last seen Dec. 3 departing from Oregon Inlet, North Carolina. Two men, Kevin Hyde, 64, and Joe DiTommasso, 76, were aboard.December 12, 2022
Music
Watch Alex G perform on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series
Alex G appeared recently on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series, performing "Runner" and "Miracles" from the band's critically acclaimed, ninth studio album, "God Save The Animals." The Philadelphia-based indie musician and former Temple University student is currently touring Europe after a recent string of shows in the U.S. that saw them play three straight nights at Philly's Union Transfer.Just In
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