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.
May 31, 2022
Food & Drink
Earth - Bread + Brewery to permanently close after 13 years in Mount Airy
Earth Bread & Brewery, a staple in Philadelphia's Mount Airy neighborhood for 13 years, will close on July 1. The restaurant on Germantown Avenue, known for its house-brewed beer and flatbread pizza, has been a popular place for local events put on by husband-and-wife owners Tom Baker and Peggy Zwerver, who also co-own Fairmount's Bar Hygge. The restaurant also has been an advocate for sustainability charity.May 31, 2022
Investigations
Eagles' Jalen Reagor mourns death of best friend, TCU teammate in Dallas car crash
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor mourned the loss of best friend and former college teammate Jeff Gladney, the Arizona Cardinals cornerback who was killed in a car crash on Memorial Day. Gladney, 25, and his girlfriend suffered fatal injuries in the crash that happened after midnight along the Woodall Rogers Freeway in Dallas. Reagor and Gladney became close friends at Texas Christian University and were both first-round picks in the 2020 NFL Draft.May 31, 2022
Investigations
Coast guard searching for missing swimmer in Wildwood
A swimmer was reported missing in Wildwood on Tuesday afternoon near the beach off East Andrews Avenue by the Wildwoods Convention Center. The U.S. Coast and New Jersey State Police Marine Unit responded to the scene, where three other swimmers were rescued. The search for a fourth person continued Tuesday evening.May 31, 2022
Investigations
Coatesville man charged with double-homicide, death of unborn child
Mamadou Kallie, 23, is charged with fatally shooting two women on Sunday night in Valley Township, including one victim who was five months pregnant. The unborn child died in the shooting. Thirty minutes before the incident, police had responded to a report of a domestic dispute and had spoken with Kallie and one of the victims, police said. After the shooting, Kallie allegedly carjacked a man at gunpoint in East Bradford Township. He was eventually stopped and taken into custody, Chester County prosecutors said.May 27, 2022
Prevention
Free COVID-19 tests are available for weddings and other events in Philly
The Philadelphia health department is giving out free, rapid COVID-19 test kits to event planners in an effort to encourage health precautions for special events like weddings, proms, graduations and funerals. To obtain them, planners must submit and online application at least two weeks ahead of the event. COVID-19 cases in Philadelphia have spiked over the last month due to the spread of the omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1May 27, 2022
Real Estate
Ben Simmons reportedly lists lavish L.A. mansion for sale at $23 million
Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons is looking to sell his Los Angeles mansion for $22.9 million less than a year after he purchased it for $17.5 million. The home is in the gated Hidden Hills community where numerous celebrities and athletes own real estate. Simmons, 25, was traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Nets in February after a lengthy and costly holdout. The three-time All-Star did not suit up for the Nets following the trade and underwent back surgery in May. Simmons recently sold his home in Moorestown, New Jersey to Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos.May 27, 2022
Accidents
Teacher mourned after death in Delaware River kayaking accident
Bethel Park High School teacher Jonathan Gentile, 38, died in a kayaking accident on May 22 while out with his father on the Delaware River in New Hope, Bucks County. Gentile's kayak was overturned by rapids and he remained underwater for several minutes before resurfacing, authorities said. The school district mourned Gentile's loss this week and family friends created a GoFundMe to support his family.May 26, 2022
Opinion
'Abbott Elementary' creator Quinta Brunson rejects fan requests for school shooting episode
Quinta Brunson, the star and writer behind ABC's hit sitcom "Abbott Elementary," spoke out about troubling fan requests for a school shooting episode in the wake of the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The West Philadelphia native urged people to instead focus their energy on pressuring political leaders to enact tougher gun laws to prevent mass shootings.May 26, 2022
Media
6ABC reporter Dann Cuellar to retire from Action News after 34 years
Longtime Action News reporter Dann Cuellar is retiring from 6ABC after 34 years at the Philadelphia news station. Cuellar is the latest big name at 6ABC to announce his departure from the region's most-watched TV news station, including anchor Jim Gardner, who will retire at the end of 2022. Cuellar plans to travel and hopes to teach journalism at a local university.May 26, 2022
Investigations
Dirt bike rider arrested in North Philly hit-and-run crash that killed teen skateboarder
Kevin Rubio, the 19-year-old dirt bike rider wanted in a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia on May 15, surrendered to authorities and will be charged with homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter and related offenses. Rubio was doing wheelies in the street before he struck 17-year-old skateboarder Jesus Gomez Rosario, who died from his injuries two days later.Just In
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