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.
October 2, 2024
Business
Plan for overnight food truck market in Fishtown postponed indefinitely
An overnight market for food trucks in Fishtown will not debut this month as originally planned, city officials and organizers said. The space was supposed to open Thursday, Oct. 3, in a lot outside the Fillmore Philadelphia, but the concept has now been postponed indefinitely. The marketplace was developed by Fishtown District and the Department of Commerce as a test run for others planned in the city in the future.October 1, 2024
Business
Chaddsford Winery sold to New Jersey winemaker as owners exit industry
Chaddsford Winery in the Brandywine Valley has been sold to the owners of White Horse Winery in Hammonton, New Jersey. The Chester County winery was founded in 1982 and has grown into one of Pennsylvania's top winemakers, producing about 24,000 cases per year and hosting seasonal events on its five-acre estate. The two companies will continue to operate as separate entities.October 1, 2024
Business
Wawa earns No. 1 spot in customer ranking of U.S. convenience store chains, beating rival Sheetz
Wawa was rated the top convenience store chain in the United States in a survey conducted by the American Customer Satisfaction Index, an agency that looks at economic indicators for various U.S. industries. The Delaware County-based chain, which has a cult following in the Philly region, topped scores from rival Sheetz and other companies like QuikTrip, Buc-ee's and 7-Eleven.September 27, 2024
Food & Drink
Federal Donuts opens store in Radnor, its first in the Philly suburbs
Federal Donuts opened a new store in Radnor as part of its expansion outside Philadelphia, where it has 10 stores. The chain plans to open stores in Willow Grove and Conshohocken in the near future and is exploring options in South Jersey. The company is in the early stages of a national expansion supported by a growth equity investment from Radnor-based NewSpring Franchise.September 27, 2024
Development
Residential tower could be scrapped from 76ers arena proposal in favor of Market Street housing projects
The 76ers arena proposal includes a residential tower that may get scrapped due to opposition from community members. City Councilmember Mark Squilla said his constituents are opposed to the tower and that housing developments could instead be planned along other areas of Market Street.September 27, 2024
Transportation
SEPTA to install taller fare gates at 9 more subway stations next year
SEPTA will expand the use of newer fare gates at another nine subway stations on the Broad Street and Market-Frankford lines starting next spring. The nearly 8-foot-tall gates were installed first at 69th Street Transportation Center in the spring, resulting in a reduction in fare evasion and boosted revenue, SEPTA officials said.September 26, 2024
Arts & Culture
Artist paints Phillies mural at Garage bar in Fishtown ahead of playoff run
As the Phillies get ready for another playoff run, the wall of Fishtown bar Garage has a new mural featuring the team's 'Daycare' trio of Brandon Marsh, Bryson Stott and Alec Bohm. The mural was painted this week by artist Glossblack, who previously painted the same wall with an image for former Sixers player Matisse Thybulle in 2021.September 26, 2024
Mental Health
Two more Philly schools will get CHOP mental health services for students with anxiety, depression and other disorders
A program that places therapists from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia at city schools to provide mental health services to students will expand from Girard College to Add B. Anderson School and Hardy B. Williams Mastery Charter School. The program is supported by the Independence Blue Cross Foundation.September 25, 2024
Food & Drink
Amina owner to open Afro-Latin restaurant at former Libertine space in Center City
Felicia Wilson's third Philadelphia restaurant, Fia, will be an Afro-Latin spot offering seafood, steak and Southern comforts at the former space of Libertine inside the Center City Fairfield Inn & Suites. Wilson started Philly's food scene in 2022 with Old City's Amina and then opened her fried chicken restaurant, BlackHen, nearby earlier this year.September 25, 2024
Development
At meeting on 76ers arena, Mayor Cherelle Parker details $50 million community benefits agreement
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker outlined the city's plans for the proposed 76ers arena in Center City and provided details about a $50 million community benefits agreement during a public meeting Wednesday night at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The $1.55 billion project still needs to be approved by City Council after the mayor endorsed the proposal last week.Just In
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