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.
December 22, 2020
Comedians
Comedian John Mulaney checks into Pennsylvania rehab for alcohol, cocaine addiction
Comedian John Mulanely has reportedly entered a 60-day rehab program in Pennsylvania to seek help for recent struggles with alcohol and cocaine. The 38-year-old has talked openly in the past about his struggles with addiction, but had been sober since he was 23 years old.December 22, 2020
Restrictions
Philly extends stringent COVID-19 restrictions until Jan. 15
Philadelphia's COVID-19 restrictions on indoor dining and other high-risk settings will stay in effect until Jan. 15, 2021, city officials said Tuesday. The restrictions were implemented Nov. 20 and were originally set to expire on Jan. 1, but the health department pushed the date back to avoid another holiday surge after Christmas and New Year's.December 21, 2020
Media
Mike Jerrick talks about battle with COVID-19 in return to FOX 29
FOX 29 anchor Mike Jerrick returned to "Good Day Philadelphia" on Monday after missing three weeks due to COVID-19. The 70-year-old host discussed the ordeal of recovering from the virus and shared thanks to those who showed concern for him during his absence.December 21, 2020
Astronomy
How to stream the 'great conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn on Monday night
The rare "great conjunction" of Jupiter and Saturn on will be streamed online Monday night, Dec. 21, by the Lowell Observatory in Arizona and the Carnegie Science Observatory in California. The event brings the two gas planets into extremely close orbit, an phenomenon that hasn't been visible from Earth since March 4, 1226.December 21, 2020
Investigations
Army soldier expected to face murder charges after corporal found dead in New Jersey
U.S. Army Cpl. Hayden Harris, 20, was found dead in Sussex County, New Jersey on Dec. 19, 2020. Harris, who was stationed at Fort Drum in upstate New York, went missing on Dec. 17. Fellow soldier Jamaal Mellish is expected to face murder and weapons charges in connection with Harris' death.December 21, 2020
Food & Drink
The Prime Rib steakhouse will return to Philly at Live! Casino & Hotel
The Prime Rib will open a new location at Live! Casino & Hotel in South Philadelphia when the long-awaitd project debuts in 2021 near the Sports Complex. Other restaurants planned for the casino include Lorenzo and Sons Pizza, Sang Kee Noodle Bar & Kitchen and Termini Brothers Bakery, as well as two new restaurants from TV personality Guy Fieri.December 10, 2020
Nature
Northern lights may be visible in Pennsylvania on Thursday night
The Northern Lights may be visible in Pennsylvania on Thursday, Dec. 10, as a result of a geomagnetic storm that will extend the range of the aurora borealis further south than usual. The aurora forecast from the University of Alaska Fairbanks shows that stargazers may be able spot auroral activity into Pennsylvania on Thursday night.December 10, 2020
Travel
Eastern Airlines launches service at Philadelphia International Airport
Eastern Airlines, based in Wayne, Delaware County, will begin offering flights out of Philadelphia International Airport starting Dec. 14, 2020. Nonstop service will go to Port Au Prince, Haiti (PAP) and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ).December 10, 2020
Government
Pennsylvania halts indoor dining, closes gyms and restricts retail to stem current COVID-19 surge
Pennsylvania implemented a new wave of coronavirus restrictions Thursday afternoon, halting indoor dinning at restaurants and bars, closing gyms and suspending extracurricular activities at schools, among other mitigations steps to stop the a dangerous surge of COVID-19. These new restrictions are in effect Saturday, Dec. 12 until Monday, Jan, 4, 2021.December 10, 2020
Media
Philly blog CrossingBroad acquired by sports betting-driven publisher XLMedia
Philadelphia sports blog CrossingBroad has been acquired by digital marketing publisher XLMedia, which owns more than 2,000 websites with a focus on sports betting and personal finance. CrossingBroad was founded in 2009 by Kyle Scott, who said the business model shifted to a scalable opportunity with the legalization of sports betting in Pennsylvania.Just In
- McMillan's Bakery in South Jersey will not reopen, family says
- There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.
- 'Stranger Things' star Cara Buono sees more than a 'clueless '80s mom' in Karen Wheeler as final season unfolds
- 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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