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 13, 2022
Wildlife
Pennsylvania bowfisherman catches record-breaking butterfly ray in Delaware Bay
A record-breaking butterfly ray catch was made June 30 in the Delaware Bay during a nighttime charter trip led by Brossman Boys Bowfishing. Camp Hill, Pennsylvania resident Jeremy Gipe caught a butterfly ray that measured 7 feet, 4-1/8 inches long and weighted 222.54 pounds. That broke a record with the Bowfishing Association of America set in Maryland last year by Nick Sampson.July 13, 2022
Eagles
Could Eagles debut new black helmets against Texans on 'Thursday Night Football'?
The Philadelphia Eagles will have alternate black helmets during the 2022-23 NFL season as they go through a transitional year before bringing back their classic Kelly green look for their alternates the following year. It's possible we'll see these black helmets on Nov. 3 during a "Thursday Night Football" road matchup with the Houston Texans, who revealed this week they'll be wearing their alternate "Battle Red" helmets against Philadelphia.July 13, 2022
Investigations
Girl, 14, surrenders to police in deadly beating of 73-year-old man in North Philly
Philadelphia Police have arrested a 14-year-old girl who surrendered to authorities Wednesday morning in last month's deadly beating of James Lambert. The 73-year-old man was attacked on June 24 by a group of young people along the 2100 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Some of the teens struck Lambert repeatedly with an orange traffic cone, police found after reviewing surveillance footage from the scene. Lambert died the day after the attack. A 14-year-old boy also surrendered to police this week to face a charge of third-degree murder.July 12, 2022
Health News
Penn researchers develop hands-free microbots that brush and floss teeth
A team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a shapeshifting nanotechnology that can be used to clean teeth and gums without the use of hands. The proof-of-concept device uses iron oxide nanoparticles that can self-assemble in the mouth. They change their form and function based on magnetic fields and catalytic reactions. The device is capable of brushing teeth in a bristle-like form and flossing gums when elongated, with settings that can be customized from person to person.July 12, 2022
Business
Center City Starbucks among 16 U.S. cafes to close due to workers' safety concerns
Starbucks will soon close its cafe at 10th and Chestnut streets in Center City. It's one of 16 U.S. stores the coffee chain plans to shutter after receiving employee safety concerns at these locations. The list of stores impacted by the company's planned closures include locations in Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington and Portland. Company executives reportedly said the worker concerns involved drug use by customers and members of the public, in addition to other incidents.July 12, 2022
Odd News
Wildwood man finds hidden cash from Great Depression while doing yard work
A property owner doing work on his yard in Wildwood, New Jersey found rolls of cash that were hidden during the Great Depression. The rolls contained $20 and $10 bills that were all from 1934, amounting to about $1,000 in cash. At the time, adjusting for inflation, the cash would have been worth the equivalent of about $21,800.July 11, 2022
Celebrities
Michael Jordan docks boat in Atlantic City for fishing tournament
Michael Jordan's 80-foot Viking yacht, Catch 23, is in Atlantic City this week for Jimmy Johnson's Quest for the Ring fishing tournament. This is the second consecutive year that the NBA legend has participated in the event at the Jersey Shore. Last year, Jordan's team caught a 70-pound white marlin. Jordan was spotted dining at Steve & Cookies by the Bay in Margate.July 11, 2022
Food & Drink
Original Tony Luke's cheesesteak shop in South Philly to change name
The Original Tony Luke's cheesesteak shop in South Philadelphia will soon be renamed Tony's and Nick's Steaks. The restaurant's owners, Anthony Lucidonio, Sr., 84, and his son, Nicholas Lucidonio, 56, agreed to change the name after pleading guilty in May to federal tax evasion charges. Tony Luke Jr., who was not charged, owns the Tony Luke's franchise and brand. He pushed for a change at the South Philly shop due to bad publicity from IRS case.July 11, 2022
2022 Election
Lancaster County movie theater, hotel cancel screenings of pro-Mastriano documentary
A pair of venues in Lancaster County have canceled plans to a screen the premiere of a documentary that supports Republican Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano. Penn Cinema, in Mannheim Township, and Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center, both backed out of a July 16 screening of YouTuber Steve Turley's documentary, “Return of the American Patriot: Rise of Pennsylvania,” citing backlash against the film's agenda.July 9, 2022
Environment
15-acre Chester County property to be permanently preserved to protect drinking water
The Homsey farm, a 15-acre property in Landenberg, Chester County will be permanently preserved in order to protect natural lands and a tributary that serves as a major source of drinking water in New Castle County, Delaware. The conservation easement was secured by Natural Lands, the Philadelphia area's largest conservation organization. The property's forests and meadows will be protected and no subdivisions or development will be permitted. The owners of the property are descendants of 19th century illustrator and Wilmington native Howard Pyle.Just In
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