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 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
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
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 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
Investigations
Suspect surrenders in fatal shooting of Philly police officer's son
Levar Turner Jr., 23, turned himself in to police to face charges in connection with the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Hyram Hill, the son of a veteran Philadelphia Police officer. Hill was shot Jan. 24 along the 1400 block of West Allegheny Avenue during an attempted robbery. Philadelphia police continue to search for a second suspect in the deadly shooting.April 22, 2022
Investigations
SEPTA police investigating after man pushed onto tracks at 30th Street Station
SEPTA Transit Police are searching for a man who shoved a passenger onto the subway tracks at 30th Street Station on the Market-Frankford Line. The incident happened Thursday around 7 p.m., when the suspect entered the station without paying a fare and attacked the victim. Last week, a similar incident happened at Berks Station. Safety and security concerns have been an ongoing issue for SEPTA during the COVID-19 pandemic.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.April 21, 2022
Investigations
Man charged with luring teen to Delco park and fatally shooting him
Mark Laird, 18, of Boothwyn, is charged in the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Reuben Rosado at Henry Johnson Park in Trainer, Delaware County on March 15, prosecutors said. Laird allegedly lured Rosado to the park under the guise that he would give him a gun, but instead fatally shot the teenager.April 21, 2022
Government
Mayor Kenney defends Philly's outlier mask mandate: 'People will complain about just about anything'
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney spoke with the Washington Post on Thursday and discussed the city's new mask mandate, which has sparked local backlash and a lawsuit from a group of businesses. Philly is the only major city in the United States to bring back a COVID-19 mask mandate this spring. Kenney defended the decision of the city health department, arguing that public opposition is political and that he will continue to follow the guidance of his health department.Just In
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