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.
May 12, 2021
Health News
Rapid COVID-19 test developed at Penn uses electrodes to identify positive cases
The RAPID 1.0 COVID-19 test developed by scientists at Penn Medicine uses an electrical signal to detect the binding of the coronavirus spike protein to human cells. The research teams says the method is cost effective and offers a high level of accuracy for both nasal swab and saliva samples.May 12, 2021
TV
Delco's 'Dino Don' Lessem to appear on 'Shark Tank' this month
Don Lessem, founder of Dino Don, Inc., will be featured on an episode of ABC's "Shark Tank" on May 21. He'll pitch a new animatronics exhibition that builds on the technology that has made his work famous at exhibits around the world. Lessem's company is based in Media, Pa.May 11, 2021
Government
Philly aims to lift remaining COVID-19 restrictions on June 11, but first an incremental step toward that goal
Philadelphia officials set a timeline to eliminate remaining COVID-19 restrictions on June 11. This comes 15 months after Philly implemented its first social distancing and capacity limits affecting businesses and social gatherings.May 11, 2021
Transportation
Variable speed limits now enforceable on Schuylkill Expressway between Philly and KOP
PennDOT's new variable speed limit system is now in effect along a 14-mile stretch of the Schuylkill Expressway between Philadelphia and King of Prussia. Varying speed limits displayed on 72 electronic signs are enforceable limits that adjust based on real-time traffic conditions.May 11, 2021
Food & Drink
PLNT Burger to open vegan eatery at Whole Foods in Jenkintown
Jenkintown will soon have a new plant-based restaurant inside the local Whole Foods Market with the arrival of PLNT Burger, a concept from restaurateur and former "Top Chef" competitor Spike Mendelsohn.May 11, 2021
Business
Blue Mountain Resort to be managed by Camelback operator, report says
Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, soon will be operated by California-based KSL Resorts, which currently operates Camelback Resort, another popular Poconos destination.May 10, 2021
Entertainment
Comedian John Mulaney and wife, Annamarie Tendler, divorcing after six years
John Mulaney and his wife, Annamarie Tendler, are going through a divorce after six years of marriage. Mulaney, who recently spent 60 days in rehab for cocaine and alcohol addition, is slated to make his return to stand-up comedy with a residency at Manhattan's City Winery from May 10-14.May 10, 2021
Investigations
St. Leo Church demolished in Northeast Philadelphia after fire
St. Leo Church in the Tacony section of Northeast Philadelphia was destroyed in a 2-alarm fire on Sunday, May 9, 2021. No injuries were reported. The historic Catholic church was built in 1884 and merged with nearby Our Lady of Consolation in 2013 before it was formally closed in 2018.May 8, 2021
Odd News
Astrophysicist captures images of Chinese rocket core set to crash to Earth
The Virtual Telescope Project has captured photos of the massive core of China's Long March 5B rocket. The space debris, which was the main stage of the rocket's launcher, detached and went into an uncontrolled orbit around Earth after the April 29 launch. The remnants are expected to crash somewhere on the planet on Sunday, May 9.May 8, 2021
Investigations
Pennsylvania district attorney pleads guilty, resigns amid sexual misconduct charges
Bradford County District Attorney Chad Salsman has resigned and pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an investigation of coercive sexual misconduct towards clients of his when he was a private attorney. Five women told a grand jury that they were pressured into sex at Salsman's office and later threatened not to disclose what happened.Just In
- Cheltenham School District superintendent resigns in fallout from football team's hazing scandal
- Upcoming PBS docuseries, 'Bucks County, USA,' to examine suburbs' political division
- Man accused of setting fire to Northeast Philly mosque to face federal charges
- Cape May County water systems targeted in cyberattack
- How Elijah Moore turned a camp mistake into better opportunity with the Eagles
- Checking in on Phillies' playoff chances with 46 games to go
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