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.
July 9, 2021
Politics
President Biden coming to Philadelphia to deliver speech on voting rights
President Joe Biden will address ballot access in a speech in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. The issue has become a major concern among Democrats as Republicans enact restrictive legislation throughout the United States and Congress stalls on bipartisan reform at the federal level.July 9, 2021
Arts & Culture
Viva Video, the Philly region's last movie rental store, to permanently close
Viva Video, the last remaining video rental store in the Philadelphia area, will close its doors for good in Ardmore at the end of August, owner Miguel Gomez said. After a nine-year-run, the store will hold a series of community screenings followed by a liquidation sale.July 8, 2021
Prevention
Missed your second COVID-19 shot? With Delta variant spreading, Philly officials say better late than never
The highly infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly across the United States and growing research shows that both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are needed for protection. Philadelphia officials are urging people who missed an appointment for a second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna shot to go get it, even if six weeks have passed since the first shot.July 8, 2021
Sixers
Breaking down Danny Green's critique of Philly sports fans: 'They can't turn on you'
After the Sixers' deflating exit from the NBA Playoffs, free agent Danny Green offered a critique of Philadelphia fans who have been vocal about their frustrations with Ben Simmons and Doc Rivers. Green said fans in Philadelphia 'need to be riding with us' regardless of wins and losses.July 8, 2021
Investigations
Missing Atlantic City woman found dead in Great Egg Harbor Inlet
The body of 51-year-old Nyuyet Mai, who was reported missing from Atlantic City on June 24, was found in the Great Egg Harbor Inlet off Longport on July 4, 2021, according to police. The circumstances of Mai's death are under investigation by the Major Crimes Unit of the New Jersey State Police.July 8, 2021
Transportation
Philly students to receive new SEPTA fare card as replacement for Transpasses
Philadelphia students will receive the new SEPTA Student Fare Card when they return to in-person learning on Aug. 31. The card replaces Student Transpasses and will allow contact-free access to the city's buses, subways and trolleys up to eight times a day during school hours.July 7, 2021
Investigations
Man charged in Fishtown assault on cyclist during last year's George Floyd protests
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced assault charges against a man who allegedly attacked a cyclist during a protest against racial injustice in Fishtown last June. The incident happened the height of Black Lives Matter demonstrations over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In Fishtown, armed vigilantes had gathered to form a counterprotest claiming to protect the neighborhood and police.July 7, 2021
Courts
Bucks County hunter gets prison for fatally shooting teen at Nockamixon State Park
Kenneth Troy Heller, 52, of Warminster, was sentenced to 7-20 years in state prison for the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jason Kutt at Nockamixon State Park in Oct. 2020. Heller was hunting at the park when he fired a shot that struck Kutt in the head near the marina. He made no attempt to render aid and tried to hide evidence of his involvement in the shooting.July 7, 2021
Transportation
Amtrak orders new trains to replace rail cars on Northeast Corridor
Amtrak has ordered 83 new Siemens Venture train cars as part of a $7.3 billion plan to upgrade its fleet on the Northeast Corridor and other service lines. The new trains are expected to speed up turnarounds and enable expanded service when they first debut in 2024. The Venture trains include on-board WiFi, individual power and USB outlets, panoramic windows and improved lighting.July 7, 2021
Accidents
New York man dies in skydiving accident in East Stroudsburg
A 35-year-old Staten Island man was killed Monday in a skydiving accident at Sky's the Limit, a facility located in East Stroudsburg, Pa. The victim, identified as Frank Kancso, was an experienced sky diver who was part of the staff at Sky's the Limit. The incident is the second fatality at the skydiving center in recent months following the death of 74-year-old New Jersey resident Edward Harney in April.Just In
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