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.
January 5, 2022
Animals
Colorful Mandarin duck at Pennypack Park found dead, environmental center says
The Mandarin duck that has been spotted and photographed at Philadelphia's Pennypack Park has died, according to the environmental center at the park. The species is not not native to the area and the duck at Pennypack Park likely was a pet who had been released into the wild. Since late November, park visitors have been taking photos and sharing them online to appreciate the rare guest.January 5, 2022
Education
Penn Law professor Amy Wax skewered again for claiming U.S. is 'better off with fewer Asians'
University of Pennsylvania law professor Amy Wax is under fire again for remarks about Asian immigration in the United States. A tenured professor at the Ivy League School, Wax has a history of sharing bigoted views about minorities. She recently said the U.S. would be 'better off with fewer Asians,' claiming that the group does not embrace American values and poses a danger to the culture. Wax again faced heavy backlash for her comments, but Penn has not taken action to remove her because of her protected status of tenure.January 4, 2022
Government
Philly health department warns residents against 'unaffiliated' pop-up COVID-19 testing sites
The Philadelphia health department has warned residents not to seek COVID-19 tests from unaffiliated pop-up tents in the city. Two sites in Center City were reported to the health department last week. Staff at these sites claimed they had received funding from FEMA, but officials said that this was not true. Those who see unaffiliated testing sites are asked to notify the health department.January 4, 2022
Food & Drink
Bagels & Co. plans Fishtown location, further expansion in Philly
Bagels & Co., which opened at the Piazza in Northern Liberties last year, plans to open a second location on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown this spring and hopes to add several other stores in Philadelphia by the end of 2022. The concept is one of several that Glu Hospitality has introduced to Philadelphia in recent years.January 4, 2022
NFL
Terrell Owens, 48, wants Buccaneers to sign him for playoff run
Pro Football Hall of Fame Terrell Owens floated the idea that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should sign him for their playoff run this year after Antonio Brown's bizarre exit from the team last Sunday. Owens is 48 years old and hasn't gotten a tryout in the NFL since 2012, but he hasn't given up hope of a Super Bowl. The Bucs are the most likely first round playoff opponent of the Eagles, who clinched a wild card spot on Sunday.January 3, 2022
Real Estate
Wildwood's historic Shamrock building to be relocated and preserved
Wildwood bar and restaurant Shamrock Beef & Ale closed last year after nearly 80 years at the Jersey Shore, but its original structure on Pacific Avenue will be relocated and preserved, owner Tom Gerace said. The building is a surviving example of Victorian Queen Anne resort architecture and first served as the Berwind Hotel. Gerace and preservationists in Wildwood worked with developer BG Capital to keep the property intact and move it to a new site nearby on Jan. 10.January 3, 2022
Eagles
Eagles fans react to scary railing collapse, close call for Jalen Hurts at FedExField
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts narrowly avoided a throng of fans who fell to the field after a railing collapsed at FedExField following the team's 20-16 victory over the Washington Football Team on Sunday afternoon. The railing gave way as Hurts and other Eagles players and staff were heading to the tunnel. There were no serious injuries, but it's one of several incidents that have happened at FedExField this season.January 3, 2022
Business
Riverwards Produce to open second location in Old City
Riverwards Produce, which has thrived in Fishtown, will open a second location in Old City in spring 2022, owner Vincent Finazzo said. The produce market began as a pop-up in 2016 before taking over the space of an old fire station on East Norris Street. The new location in Old City also will be an adaptive reuse project.December 28, 2021
NFL
Colts place QB Carson Wentz on reserve/COVID-19 list, likely sidelining him during playoff push
Inianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz has been placed on the team's reserve/COVID-19 list, virtually assuring that he will miss Sunday's pivotal matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Colts, 9-6, currently hold a wild card slot but have multiple teams right behind them vying for the playoffs with two weeks remaining in the season. The Philadelphia Eagles' odds of receiving the Colt's first round draft pick are not likely to be impacted by Wentz's absence.December 28, 2021
Investigations
Two men fatally shot in altercation outside Club Risque, police say
Two men were fatally shot after an argument outside Club Risque in the Wissinoming section of the city early Tuesday morning, police said. The incident increased Philadelphia's record homicide total for the year to 550. No arrests have been made and the incident remains under investigation with homicide detectives,Just In
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