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.
February 3, 2021
Investigations
Pennsylvania district attorney charged in alleged pattern of sexual misconduct
Chad Salsman, the district attorney in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, district attorney has been charged with sexual assault for allegedly abusing his power to compel clients to perform sex acts on him. A Pennsylvania investigating grand jury interviewed multiple women who provided testimony alleging a pattern of sexual assault and coercion when Salsman was a defense attorney.February 2, 2021
Prevention
Philly expanding COVID-19 vaccination rollout to more pharmacies, mass clinics
More Philadelphia pharmacies will soon be providing COVID-19 vaccines to seniors over age 75 as the health department expands its vaccination effort. The city also plans to hold a new series of mass vaccination clinics in the weeks ahead and has encouraged hospitals to use up their vaccine supplies.February 2, 2021
Food & Drink
Yuengling's new mango-flavored Raging Eagle pilsner is 'disrupting the beer scene,' brewer says
Pennsylvania-based Yuengling has debuted Raging Eagle Mango Beer, a 6% ABV pilsner brewed with natural fruit flavor and classic hops. The beer is now available in 24-ounce cans and will be released in other pack configurations later in 2021, as the company prepares to expand to western states.February 2, 2021
History
Cape May's century-old 'ghost tracks' unearthed during snowstorm
Abandoned railroad tracks in Cape May's Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area surfaced on Sunset Beach this week in the midst of the winter storm along the East Coast. The tracks date back more than a century and were used for sand mining and munitions testing during World War I.February 1, 2021
Weather
Nor'easter leaves Pa. woman dead of hypothermia; three others killed in disagreement over snow removal
As a nor'easter sweeps across Pennsylvania, a 67-year-old Allentown woman was found dead in the street from hypothermia on Monday morning, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. In Luzerne County, a husband and wife were shot to death by a neighbor over a disagreement about snow removal, prosecutors say. The shooter was found dead a short time later inside his home in Plains Township.February 1, 2021
Food & Drink
Tacodelphia owner to open Wildwood restaurant at former Backfin location
Santorini, a new Mediterranean restaurant, will open in Wildwood in April 2021. The concept, led by Tacodelphia owner Florian Furxhiu, will replace the former Backfin Blues Bar & Grill at 517 West Rio Grande Ave.February 1, 2021
Investigations
Bucks County man in viral video of U.S. Capitol riot charged with assaulting police officer
Ryan Samsel, 37, of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has been charged for his alleged involvement in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C. Samsel is accused of toppling a police barricade and opening a path for rioters to approach the Capitol, as well as knocking a police officer to the ground. The officer suffered a concussion as a result.February 1, 2021
Investigations
As Philly Fighting COVID probe continues, city turns toward next steps for vaccination
Philadelphia officials are working to correct course on the city's COVID-19 vaccination plan after breaking ties with Philly Fighting COVID and the resignation of deputy health commissioner Dr. Caroline Johnson. An expanded health department vaccine team has been assembled to better execute and communicate the city's vaccine plan to various stakeholders.January 29, 2021
Government
Philly Fighting COVID CEO taunts city health commissioner as Mayor Kenney stands by him
Philly Fighting COVID CEO Andrei Doroshin urged Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley to step down in the wake of the city's split from its former vaccine partner. The start-up company is facing a slew of troubling allegations. Mayor Jim Kenney stood by Farley in a letter on Friday, but said the health department must make changes and produce a report on what led to the ill-fated partnership.January 29, 2021
Obituaries
John Chaney, legendary Temple basketball coach, dies at 89
Former Temple University basketball coach John Chaney, a pillar of the basketball community in Philadelphia and beyond, has died at 89 years old. Chaney is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and was a mentor to countless college and NBA standouts.Just In
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- There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.
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- Flu cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- 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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