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 29, 2021
Politics
Democratic primary for D.A. heats up as police union plans Mr. Softee stunt outside Krasner's office on Friday
The Philadelphia chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police will be giving away free Mr. Softee ice cream cones outside the office of District Attorney Larry Krasner on Friday, April 30. FOP Lodge 5 President John McNesby, who has endorsed Krasner's political opponent, Carlos Vega, will be present at the event as the D.A. race approaches the Democratic primary on May 18.April 28, 2021
Education
Central High School senior wins national award for community service, academic achievement
Central High School senior Sheyla Street was awarded a $25,000 scholarship by the National Honor Society, the organization's top prize in the United States for academic achievement and community service. Street, of Philadelphia, was selected from among 10,000 applicants across the country.April 28, 2021
Development
Shuttered CVS in North Philly to make way for apartments, retail
The former CVS Pharmacy at Broad Street and Girard Avenue in North Philadelphia will be demolished and potentially replaced by a seven-story apartment building with two floors of retail.April 28, 2021
Eagles
Howie Roseman downplays front office dysfunction, says Eagles don't expect prolonged 'struggle' to compete
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman spoke to The New York Times about the team's efforts to rebuild quickly and re-emerge as a contender. The Eagles hold the No. 12 overall pick heading into Thursday night's draft in Cleveland.April 28, 2021
Travel
American Airlines to resume flights from Philly to 10 U.S. cities
American Airlines has set dates to resume flights from Philadelphia International Airport to 10 popular destinations across the United States, including Seattle, Martha's Vinyard and Memphis. As many as two-thirds of Americans plan to take a vacation this summer after forgoing travel during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic.April 27, 2021
Politics
President Biden visiting Philly on Friday for Amtrak's 50th anniversary
President Joe Biden will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Amtrak during a visit to 30th Street Station in Philadelphia on Friday, April 30. The president is expected to build the case for his $2.6 trillion American Jobs Plan, which includes $80 billion in funding for Amtrak.April 27, 2021
Government
Philly changes course, plans to ease restaurant restrictions as COVID-19 cases decline
A decline in COVID-19 cases has prompted Philadelphia officials to plan for eased restrictions on restaurants and indoor catered events starting May 7, 2021. The city also will follow the CDC's new outdoor mask guidance, which gives fully vaccinated individuals greater freedom as long as they're not in crowds.April 27, 2021
Investigations
Former Delaware River Waterfront Corp. bookkeeper stole $2.6 million, feds say
Former Delaware River Waterfront Corp. bookkeeper Angela DiPietro-Sabatine, 57, of Pennsauken, allegedly stole $2.6 million from the nonprofit organization and used the funds to pay for luxury vacations and feed her gambling habit, according to federal prosecutors.April 27, 2021
Jobs
Philly's middle-wage job growth has been 'essentially flat,' Pew study finds
Census data shows that middle-wage job growth in Philadelphia stalled in the years leading up to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Pew Charitable Trusts. These jobs, which account for roughly a quarter of the city's workforce, increasingly require college degrees and have failed to keep pace with overall job growth since the last recession.April 27, 2021
Social Media
Transphobic incident at N.J. restaurant results in school district's investigation of vice principal's involvement
A woman's complaints about a transgender woman sharing the bathroom at a Smithville, Galloway Township restaurant led to a dispute, reportedly ending with the woman's husband spilling on other patrons. That man, a vice principal at Neptune Middle School in Monmouth County, now could face disciplinary action, officials said. The incident happened at Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light and Tavern.Just In
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- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Nets on Tuesday; Paul George set to return
- Phillies sign right-handed reliever Zach Pop to 2026 contract
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