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 1, 2021
Transportation
SEPTA to deploy more social outreach workers at hotspots for vulnerable populations
SEPTA is expanding its social outreach programs at stations where vulnerable populations commonly take refuge. Social workers will try to engage people and direct them to resources and outside assistance. The programs, launched during the pandemic, are part of SEPTA's broader effort to improve public safety conditions, address systemic problems in Philadelphia, and make transit services more accessible to riders.October 1, 2021
Transportation
After three years, I-95 off-ramp at Girard Avenue ready to reopen
The I-95 southbound off-ramp at Girard Avenue in Philadelphia will reopen to motorists on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 after a three-year construction project led by PennDOT. The initiative involved rebuilding and widening southbound I-95 through a series of construction projects that required extensive detours.October 1, 2021
Development
Demolition permits issued for Fishtown's historic St. Laurentius Church
Philadelphia's Department of Licenses & Inspections issued demolition permits for St. Laurentius Roman Catholic Church in Fishtown, a historic 19th century structure that has been the subject of intense preservation efforts and local infighting since the building closed in 2014. Demolition of St. Laurentius could begin as soon as November.September 30, 2021
Investigations
Man accidentally drowned in Little Timber Creek, Camden County officials say
A 66-year-old man accidentally drowned in Little Timber Creek in Gloucester City on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. The victim was spotted by train operators in the area of the 600 block of Broadway St.September 30, 2021
Eagles
LeSean McCoy to officially retire as an Eagle ahead of Chiefs game
Running back LeSean McCoy will retire as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, where he spent his first six NFL seasons under head coach Andy Reid. McCoy is the team's all-time leading rusher and racked up more than 15,000 scrimmage yards across 12 NFL seasons with the Eagles, Bills, Chiefs and Buccaneers. He's a two-time Super Bowl champion and six-time Pro Bowler.September 30, 2021
Government
Philly may make the outdoor dining setups prompted by COVID-19 permanent fixtures
A pair of bills introduced to Philadelphia City Council would permanently establish the outdoor dining regulations that were created to help restaurants remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bills would allow restaurants to maintain sidewalk cafés and streeteries.September 30, 2021
Illness
Community mourns South Jersey girl, 12, who died after COVID-19, diabetes diagnoses
Amelia Perry, a 12-year-old girl from in Haddon Township, New Jersey, died on Sept. 23 after she became ill and was diagnosed with COVID-19 and type 1 diabetes. The girl's family said she had just turned 12 in August and had planned to get a COVID-19 vaccine days before she got sick and required hospitalization. An official cause for her death has not yet been determined.September 30, 2021
Investigations
Customs officials in Philly seize more than $6.5 million in counterfeit currency from Russia
More than $6.5 million in fake currency was seized by U.S. Customs & Border Protection Officers at the Port of Philadelphia, where investigators say the fake money was sent in a series of parcels from Russia. The packages contained counterfeit U.S. dollars and euros. Officials said the money, which was shipped via international air cargo, ultimately was destined for Chicago.September 29, 2021
Music
J. Cole postpones Philly show at Wells Fargo Center due to 'embarrassing' production delays
J Cole announced that his "Off-Season" tour date at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia has been moved from Wednesday, Sept. 29 to Wednesday, Oct. 27 due to delays associated with the concert production. The rapper announced the change and apologized to fans in a video on Instagram.September 29, 2021
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Photo Arts Center rebrands as TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image
The Philadelphia Photo Arts Center has rebranded as the TILT Institute for Contemporary Image, entering a new phase 12 years after the nonprofit organization became a home for digital photography enthusiasts in Philadelphia. TILT now hopes to appeal to photographers of all ages and experience levels around the world with a growing virtual presence in addition to its physical location in South Kensington.Just In
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