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.
February 28, 2023
Investigations
Police seek person who cut Comcast lines on Super Bowl Sunday, causing panic among Eagles fans
Philadelphia police are searching for a man suspected of cutting five of Comcast's fiber-optic data lines on Super Bowl Sunday, resulting in Xfinity outages that lasted hours for many customers in Fishtown and Kensington. Authorities released surveillance video on Wednesday showing the suspect in the area of the 2700 block of Tulip Street. Approximately 17,000 Comcast customers were affected and the vandalism. The damage to the company's equipment is estimated to be about $10,000.February 28, 2023
Development
Construction of Penn's Landing park over I-95 finally approved to begin, PennDOT says
Construction gets underway this spring on the 11 1/2-acre park that will be built over I-95 at Penn's Landing. The park will extend to the Delaware River waterfront, running from Chestnut to Walnut streets, and will include public gardens, an amphitheater, play areas and food trucks. The $328.9 million project also will feature an extension of the South Street Bridge to connect pedestrians and cyclists with the waterfront.February 27, 2023
Food & Drink
Marc Vetri's Pizzeria Salvy to open in Comcast Technology Center concourse this spring
Chef Marc Vetri's new restaurant, Pizzeria Salvy, will be located on the concourse of the Comcast Technology Center at 1800 Arch St. in Center City. The restaurant is a tribute to Vetri's father, Salvatore, and marks his return to the pizza business after a years-long hiatus. The new restaurant is slated to open this spring.February 27, 2023
Business
City Tap House closes original University City restaurant after 13 years
City Tap House has closed its location at the Radian building in University City after a 13-year run, the business said. The restaurant in Logan Square will remain open. Since opening its first location in The Radian building in 2010, City Tap House expanded to several other cities including Washington, D.C. and Boston.February 27, 2023
Development
Developer proposes $150 million luxury hotel on Ocean City Boardwalk
Icona Resorts has proposed a luxury high-rise hotel on the Ocean City Boardwalk next to Gillian's Wonderland Pier, between Fifth and Sixth streets. The land, currently a public parking lot, is owned by the city. Icona Resorts has multiple hotels in in Avalon, the Wildwoods and Cape May. CEO Eustace Mita presented the proposal for a 325-room boardwalk hotel to Ocean City's council in late February.February 27, 2023
Investigations
Fentanyl, heroin found in CBD edibles sold at Montgomery County stores, D.A. says
Montgomery County authorities are warning the public after CBD edibles sold at three Tobacco Hut stores were found to contain traces of fentanyl and heroin, officials said Friday. Two people suffered non-fatal overdoses after consuming tainted products linked to purchases they made at these businesses, according to investigators. The edibles laced with illicit narcotics were sold at the Tobacco Hut stores at 1740 Dekalb Pike in Blue Bell; 738 Bethlehem Pike in Montgomeryville; and 1080 Bethlehem Pike in Hatfield. All three stores have been shut downFebruary 24, 2023
Entertainment
Rare thrill ride — that speeds up to 70 mph — set to make debut at Knoebels amusement park this spring
Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania will debut a new and rare ride in the spring, the Bayern Kurve, which reaches top speeds near 70 mph. The circular ride was originally manufactured in 1963, but only a few of remain in operation worldwide. The ride at Knoebels is expected to open in late April.February 24, 2023
Investigations
Sea Isle City condo building's balcony collapses, trapping worker under concrete slab
Emergency crews responded to the Spinnaker Condominiums in Sea Isle City after a balcony on the eighth floor of a building collapsed onto a seventh floor balcony, trapping a person under the concrete slab. Two other people were injured. The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. at the building near 3600 Boardwalk, close to the 37th Street and the Promenade.February 23, 2023
Development
28-story apartment tower planned for surface parking lot in Center City
Parkway Corporation is planning a 28-story skyscraper that will bring 292 apartments to the intersection of 21st and Ludlow streets in Center City, according to planning documents. The lot is currently a surface parking lot, one of several that Parkway Corporation plans to transform into high-rise residential and commercial buildings. The proposal at 21st and Ludlow includes two floors of commercial space.February 23, 2023
Entertainment
Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson debuts vlog series from Super Bowl LVII journey
Philadelphia Eagles free agent safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is releasing a vlog series from Super Bowl LVII, documenting the team's journey to Arizona through the eventual 38-35 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. A new contract for Gardner-Johnson is expected to be high among the list of the Eagles' offseason priorities.Just In
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