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
TV
Sosie Bacon talks 'Mare of Easttown,' Delco accent and memories of Philly
Actress Sosie Bacon joined "Preston & Steve" on 93.3 WMMR to discuss her role in HBO's "Mare of Easttown," training for the Delco accent and her childhood experiences in Philadelphia. Bacon is the daughter of Hollywood couple Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, and the granddaughter of late Philadelphia urban planner Edmund Bacon.April 29, 2021
Donations
Budweiser contest will pay rent for Philly's 'hardest working hands'
Budweiser's Hardest Working Hands Contest has partnered with Philadelphia's Terrill Haigler, a former sanitation worker, to identify front line workers who are deserving of financial help to cover rent or mortgage payments.April 29, 2021
Investigations
Man charged in fatal shooting at Philadelphia Mills food court
Gregory Smith, 21, is charged with murder and related offenses stemming from the shooting of 21-year-old Dominic Billa-Lewis at the orange food court of the Philadelphia Mills mall on March 29, 2020. Billa-Lewis was the step-son of a county homicide detective, according to prosecutors.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
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 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 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.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.Just In
- Cheltenham School District superintendent resigns in fallout from football team's hazing scandal
- Man accused of setting fire to Northeast Philly mosque to face federal charges
- Pa. House Democrats introduce measure to bar corporations from political contributions
- Checking in on Phillies' playoff chances with 46 games to go
- Delco police officer fatally shot man armed with a knife, authorities say
- The Phillies got cooler and maybe a bit better with Luis Arráez, but the bullpen might still leave them short
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