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 26, 2022
Investigations
Video shows bouncer punch man outside Center City bar, prompting homicide investigation
Philadelphia police are investigating the death of a man who was punched by a bouncer outside Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar in Center City. The man was knocked unconscious and hospitalized in critical condition. He died a week later and police are reviewing video of the April 16 incident as part of a homicide investigation. The victim was identified as 41-year-old Eric Pope, of Washington, D.C.April 26, 2022
TV
'The Bachelorette' films at Wildwood boardwalk for South Jersey contestant's hometown date
ABC film crews were spotted on the Wildwood boardwalk on Monday to film for the upcoming 19th season of "The Bachelorette." Co-star Rachel Recchia was on a hometown date with contestant Tyler Norris, a native of Rio Grande, Cape May County who attended Wildwood Catholic and Cabrini University. The season premiere of "the Bachelorette" is scheduled for July 11.April 26, 2022
Development
Four new bars planned for Wells Fargo Center's Club Level renovation
Comcast Spectacor unveiled details for its $50 million renovation of the Wells Fargo Center's Club Level, which will have a new open layout with four bars and a range of updated seating options. The East and West bars, along with Showplace and the Center Bar, will pay homage to the Spectrum and the history of sports and music entertainment in Philadelphia. The renovations are on track to debut in the fall of 2022.April 25, 2022
TV
NBC Sports Philadelphia to debut new Eagles show hosted by Barrett Brooks
NBC Sports Philadelphia will debut a new Eagles-focused show, "Birds Huddle," that will be hosted by Barrett Brooks and feature guests including Reuben Frank and Dave Zangaro. The show will launch Monday, May 2 at 6 p.m. and will air weeknights at that time. Brooks, 49, is a regular on "Eagles Postgame Live."April 25, 2022
Investigations
Man drowns, woman in critical condition after rescue from Swatara Creek in Lebanon County
One man drowned and a woman is in critical condition after an incident in the Swatara Creek in Lebanon County on Sunday night, according to Pennsylvania state police. The 42-year-old drowning victim and 60-year-old woman were removed from the water with the aid of rescue boats. A 25-year-old man and 23-year-old woman were also brought to safety by state troopers. An investigation remains ongoing.April 25, 2022
Movies
'Knock at the Cabin,' M. Night Shyamalan's next movie, is casting extras in Philly suburbs
M. Night Shyamalan's next feature film, "Knock at the Cabin," has begun filming in the Philadelphia suburbs and there have been several casting calls for local extras recently by casting agency Heery-Loftus. The movie, described as an apocalyptic horror film, stars Dave Bautista, Rupert Grint and Nikki Asuka-Bird. The film is slated to premiere on Feb. 3, 2022.April 25, 2022
Video Games
Now a pro esports player, Eagles' Boston Scott talks Rocket League: 'You are good, or you're not'
Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, one of the world's top Rocket League players, signed a deal with professional esports team Dignitas earlier this year. Scott, 26, talked about his love for Rocket League and how he developed that talent alongside his football career. Scott will return to Philadelphia in 2022 after signing a one-year deal with the Eagles in the offseason.April 22, 2022
Government
Philly rescinds COVID-19 indoor face mask requirement, but still strongly recommends they be worn
Philadelphia has lifted its mask mandate in indoor public spaces, abandoning the requirement just days after it took effect. The city's Board of Health voted Thursday night to rescind the policy Philadelphia was the only large U.S. city that had implemented a new mask mandate this spring. The decision, which contrasted with CDC guidance, prompted a strong public backlash and a lawsuit from a group of local businesses. The city will shift to strongly recommending masks in indoor public settings and will no longer use the COVID response level system that automatically triggers policy changes.April 22, 2022
Government
Biden nominates Jacqueline C. Romero to be successor to Bill McSwain as U.S. Attorney in Philly
Jacqueline C. Romero, 51, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the top prosecutor in Philadelphia and surrounding counties. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Romero would serve as the successor to former U.S. Attorney William McSwain, an appointee of former President Donald Trump who is now running a Republican campaign for Pennsylvania governor. Romero is the first woman to be nominated to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, where she has worked since 2006.April 22, 2022
Health News
Jefferson Health to develop proton therapy center in Northeast Philadelphia
Jefferson Health plans to build a proton therapy cancer treatment center at its Torresdale campus in North Philadelphia. The facility would be just the second site in Philadelphia to ofter the minimally invasive treatment option alongside Penn Medicine's Roberts Proton Therapy Center. Proton therapy, a relatively new type of radiation therapy, often is used to treat cancers as well as benign tumors. Instead of using X-rays, which also touch non-cancer cells, proton beams enter the body at low doses of radiation that spare healthy tissue and produce fewer side effects.Just In
- After Sixers Game 7 win, what will happen to Bruce Springsteen concert?
- Rest of Flyers-Hurricanes playoff schedule released
- Pennsylvania traffic fatalities fell to an all-time low last year
- More than 140,000 Americans die from COPD each year – here’s why survival depends on more than avoiding smoking
- FIFA held a 6-minute fashion show to unveil its World Cup volunteers' outfits. Here's how it went
- In Crust We Trust joins Fishtown's growing pizza scene at former Vince's storefront
Must Read
