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.
March 23, 2021
Government
Philly will not ease COVID-19 capacity limits on restaurants, bars, other venues until at least April 30
Because Philadelphia is seeing a steady increase in new cases of COVID-19 – and, recently, an uptick in hospitalizations – city officials said Tuesday they will not be further relaxing COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants and large outdoor events when the rest of Pennsylvania does so in less than two weeks.March 23, 2021
Media
New Jersey reporter fired for photo caption calling woman a 'f***ing hot nurse'
Asbury Park Press reporter Gustavo Martínez Contreras was fired after writing an offensive photo caption that referred to a woman as a "f***ing hot nurse" and used an ethnic epithet demeaning Jewish women. The caption, now removed from the website, prompted outrage in New Jersey and led the newspaper's executive editor to implement changes in the site's editing process.March 23, 2021
Investigations
Camelback Resort investigating lift chair fall that injured three people
Camelback Resort, located in the Pocono mountains in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, is investigating the cause of a ski lift detachment that injured three people on March 21, 2021. The lift chair plummeted 15 feet after it broke loose from the line.March 22, 2021
Crashes
Pennsylvania state Sen. Mike Regan hospitalized after motorcycle crash
Sen. Mike Regan is being treated at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center after sustaining serious leg injuries in a motorcycle accident Sunday morning. The Republican is in his second term.March 22, 2021
Solar Power
Pennsylvania unveils largest government solar energy project in U.S.
Pennsylvania new government solar power initiative will add large solar arrays to six counties, accounting for nearly 50% of the government's electricity needs. Officials said it is the largest government solar project in the United States.March 19, 2021
Travel
Cape May is Airbnb's second-most sought after spring and summer destination in 2021
Airbnb search data shows Cape May, New Jersey is among the top destinations being searched on the website in 2021. The coronavirus pandemic remains a threat, but Americans are looking ahead to the spring and summer travel seasons as an opportunity to plan a much-needed getaway.March 19, 2021
Music
N.J. rapper Rackboy Cam gets $1.7 million in copyright infringement suit against YFN Lucci, PnB Rock
New Jersey-based rapper Rackboy Cam was awarded approximately $1.7 million in a legal challenge against YFN Lucci and PnB Rock for their song "Everyday We Lit," which bears striking similarities to "Everything Be Lit," a track released months earlier by the independent artist from Paterson.March 19, 2021
Prosecutors
Bucks County prosecutor demoted over 'stupid' Doordash side gig
Bucks County District Attorney Matthew Weintraub has demoted First Assistant District Attorney Gregg Shore after it was discovered Shore was working a side job as a Doordash delivery driver during working hours. Jennifer M. Schorn will be promoted to serve as the office’s First Assistant District Attorney.March 19, 2021
NFL
On 'Pat McAfee Show,' Carson Wentz says Green Bay benching changed his mindset about Eagles
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz appeared Friday on "The Pat McAfee Show," where he discussed his falling out with the Philadelphia Eagles and his goals for next season. Wentz admitted that his benching against the Green Bay Packers last season made him start to think about whether he could stay in Philadelphia.March 19, 2021
Prevention
Philly suburbs uneasy about state's plan for regional PEMA COVID-19 vaccination sites
Leaders in Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware and Chester counties, the suburban collar around Philadelphia, are skeptical of a Pennsylvania plan that would use regional COVID-19 mass vaccination sites to reach their residents. They would prefer to receive vaccine allocations that can be used at existing sites they say are underutilized due to a lack of supply.Just In
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