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 16, 2021
Prevention
Philly makes all adults 16 and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
All Philadelphia residents 16 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as of Friday, April 16. The FEMA COVID-19 vaccination site at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia will remain open through May 26 and will use the Pfizer vaccine, city officials confirmed. The Center City site got a four-week extension in response to the pause on use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.April 16, 2021
TV
What they're saying: 'Mare of Easttown,' HBO's detective drama set in the Philly area premieres Sunday
HBO's new detective drama "Mare of Easttown," starring Kate Winslet, premieres at 10 p.m on Sunday, April 18. The show, based in a fictionalized version of Philadelphia's western suburbs, showcases the well-known "Delco accent" that has generated buzz about the series throughout its production. Early reviews for the seven-part series, written by Berwyn native Brad Inglesby, have been positive.April 16, 2021
Marijuana
Upper Merion downgrades marijuana possession to a summary offense
Upper Merion Township reduced its penalties for possession of an ounce or less of marijuana, shifting from a misdemeanor offense to a summary offense that carries a $50 fine. It's one of several towns in Montgomery County to make the change, including Norristown, West Norriton and Plymouth Township.April 16, 2021
Entertainment
Knoebels Amusement Resort earns Certified Autism Center designation
Konebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania is now a Certified Autism Center. The park, celebrating its 95th anniversary, will reopen April 24 and will hold an Autism Awareness Day on June 6, 2021.April 15, 2021
Social Justice
Penn Museum will repatriate human skulls once used to support white supremacist theories
The Penn Museum will repatriate or rebury a collection of 1,300 human skulls that were once used to advance white supremacist race science, led by 19th century natural scientist Samuel G. Morton. The collection had been housed at the Philadelphia museum since 1966, when Penn took it from the Drexel Academy of Natural Sciences. Some of the remains came from enslaved individuals, researchers found.April 15, 2021
Investigations
Married New Jersey state troopers allegedly falsified reports about North Wildwood bar fight, A.G. says
A husband and wife, both detectives with the New Jersey State Police, were charged Thursday with allegedly lying about what happened when they got into a physical altercation with other patrons at a bar in North Wildwood last year, the state attorney general's office announced.April 15, 2021
Wildlife
Scott's oriole makes rare appearance in Pennsylvania
A rare Scott's oriole has been spotted in Lancaster, Pennsylvania — attracting birders from across the region. The yellow-bodied bird with white striped wings is usually found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The sighting in Pennsylvania is only the state's second on record and the first in Lancaster County.April 15, 2021
Lifestyle
Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds discuss pressures of masculinity in Men's Health interview
Actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds joined Men's Health magazine to talk about masculinity, exercise and expectations. The "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star opened up about the difficult standards men face and why they're creating confusion for people.April 14, 2021
Children's Health
CHOP opens specialty care center in Abington to serve Montgomery, Bucks counties
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has opened its new, 37,000-square-foot specialty care center in Abington. The facility will serve communities in Montgomery County, Bucks County and Northeast Philadelphia, offering a range of outpatient services and after-hours urgent care.April 14, 2021
Eagles
Eagles' Jalen Hurts tells GQ how he spent his first $1 million
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts joined GQ Sports to talk about how he's spent his money since earning his first NFL contract — and some of his financial goals for himself and his family looking ahead.Just In
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- Pennsylvania repeals Sunday hunting ban, opening more days for 850,000 licensed hunters
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