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.
December 4, 2024
Wildlife
Beached whale in Cape May Point is euthanized after wildlife officials deem it had low chance of survival
A beached whale found at Sunset Beach in Cape May Point on Tuesday was euthanized by wildlife officials, who determined the marine mammal had a low chance of survival in the wild. Whale stranding incidents have been down along the New Jersey coast this year, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine.December 4, 2024
Health News
ChristianaCare to open small hospital in Delaware County, where health care access has shrunk
ChristianaCare plans to open a small hospital with an emergency room and a health center in Aston, Delaware County, in 2026. It will be the first of two micro-hospitals that ChristianaCare plans to open in the county. The plans come amid a legal battle over Crozer Health, which has closed two hospitals in Delco since 2022.December 3, 2024
Environment
Avalon gets $1 million grant for flood-resilient 'living shoreline' at Bay Park Marina
Avalon is one of four Jersey Shore towns to receive federal grant funding for flood resilience and ecology projects. The $1 million grant in Avalon will strengthen Bay Marina Park with hundreds of new plantings, upgrades to boating facilities and protections for wildlife habitats.December 3, 2024
Development
City Council delays key vote on 76ers arena as negotiations center on community benefits agreement
City Council did not hold an expected vote Tuesday that would have moved legislation for the 76ers' proposed arena toward a final decision in the closing weeks of the year. At a hearing Tuesday, council members made clear that they expect the team to address unanswered questions about the project and increase its investment in a community benefits agreement that would support Chinatown businesses and fund many city operations for the arena.November 27, 2024
Business
The North Face to close Center City store at the end of January after 15 years
Outdoor apparel brand the North Face will close its store at 1515 Walnut St. at the end of January, ending a 15-year run in Center City. Documents filed with the state show the company's lease at the store is ending. Denver-based parent company VF Corp. — which also owns Vans, Dickies and Timberland — said it has missed revenue forecasts over the past several years due to weak demand and too much inventory.November 27, 2024
Real Estate
Lindenwold Castle in Ambler heads to auction with $1.5 million starting bid
The three-story Lindenwold Castle in Ambler, once home to 'Asbestos King' Richard Mattison, is up for auction with a starting bid of $1.5 million. The vacant mansion, modeled after the royal Windsor Castle, is surrounded by upscale residences. It recently underwent utility upgrades and has tentative plans approved fora buyer to renovate the castle into 11 apartments and ground-floor commercial space. The castle is on the National Register of Historic Places.November 26, 2024
Investigations
Six more women come forward in case against Bucks County man accused of drugging, raping his dates
Andrew Gallo, 40, of Bristol Township, allegedly met numerous women on dating sites and gave them spiked drinks before sexually assaulting them at his home, Bucks County prosecutors said. Gallo was initially charged in September based on reports from six women. At a hearing Monday, prosecutors said six more women have since come forward with similar accusations against Gallo.November 26, 2024
TV
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' gang gets turned into Funko Pop! figurines
The gang from 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' is being made into a limited-edition Funko Pop! collection commemorating the long-running FXX sitcom. The vinyl figurines will be redeemable through a partnership with NFT marketplace Droppp, which sells digital trading cards that need to be collected to get specific characters.November 26, 2024
Investigations
Police investigating whether dogs killed woman who was found dead with multiple bites in West Philly
A woman was found dead at a home in West Philadelphia on Monday afternoon with multiple dog bites and cuts, police said. Police are unsure whether the dogs killed the woman or if the marks on her body were made after her death. The incident happened on the 4100 block of Parrish Street in the city's Mantua neighborhood. Authorities did not immediately identify the woman who was killed.November 25, 2024
Development
Proposed hotel at Ocean City's Wonderland site considers changing habits of vacationers, developer says
Icona Resorts has proposed luxury hotel at the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier property. The company's CEO Eustace Mita says the proposal fills a need as more vacationers visit Ocean City for shorter stays yet the shore town does not have enough hotel rooms to accomodate them.Just In
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