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 3, 2020
Media
97.5 The Fanatic hires John Kincade as new morning host
Veteran sports talk radio host John Kincade will join Philadelphia's 97.5 The Fanatic, taking over the morning slot previously led by Marc Farzetta. Kincade, a Delaware County native, spend two decades as co-host of the “Buck and Kincade” show on 680 The Fan in Atlanta.December 3, 2020
Media
FOX 29's Alex Holley, Thomas Drayton to host new late night TV show
FOX 29 will premiere a new late night television show, "The Feed AT Night," starring "Good Day Philadelphia" co-anchors Alex Holley and Thomas Drayton. The nightly show will cover trending social media topics of the day, from news and entertainment to culture, sports and lifestyle.December 2, 2020
Development
Developer Bart Blatstein pitches second project along Washington Avenue
A proposal for a vacant lot at Washington Avenue and 13th Street would bring 375 apartments, office and retail space to an area that has been developing residential density in Philadelphia over the last several years. The project is proposed near the long-awaited complex from developer Bart Blatstein, who aims to add another 1,100 apartments to Broad Street and Washington Avenue.December 2, 2020
Development
Plans for life sciences building unveiled in West Philly Opportunity Zone
Silverstein Properties and Cantor Fitzgerald are partnering with University Place Associates on a life sciences building in West Philadelphia. The project will feature office and lab space and is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. The Wistar Institute, a Philadelphia-based biomedical research firm, will be one of the lead tenants and 3.0 University Place.December 2, 2020
Media
FOX29's Mike Jerrick tests positive for COVID-19, calls it a 'nightmare'
FOX29's "Good Day Philadelphia" co-anchor Mike Jerrick has tested positive for COVID-19 and is recovering at home in Philadelphia. He'll be off the broadcast until further notice.December 2, 2020
Investigations
Philly youth skateboarding club leader charged with sexually assaulting minors
Rodney Watkins, founder and longtime leader of Philadelphia youth skateboarding club Powerfulnailya, has been charged with the rape and sexual assault of two minors who say the alleged crimes occurred in 2011 and 2012.December 1, 2020
Business
Philly extends tax relief to restaurants, bars impacted by COVID-19
Philadelphia has extended tax relief measures to assist bars and restaurants impacted by the latest round of COVID-19 restrictions that prohibit indoor dining in the city until at least the end of the year. Case counts in Philadelphia are showing some signs of slowing from the recent surge, but hospitalizations continue to rise.December 1, 2020
Wellness
Jefferson sleep study on flies suggests vibration could be an aid for humans
Vibration could be an important tool for sleep researchers to explore in developing aids to help people get better rest, according to researchers from Thomas Jefferson University. A new study published in Cell Reports examines how gentle vibration induces sleep in fruit flies.December 1, 2020
Business
Fashion District Philadelphia owner PREIT expected to emerge from bankruptcy
PREIT, the owner of 21 malls in the U.S., including Fashion District Philadelphia and the Cherry Hill Mall, will emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early December after a court approved its prepackaged financial restructuring plan. The mall owner has struggled with declining revenue during the coronavirus pandemic.December 1, 2020
Courts
Philly woman reaches $325,000 settlement with city of Wildwood after viral beach arrest
Emily Weinman, of Philadelphia, was awarded $325,000 in a settlement with the city of Wildwood, New Jersey, after she was arrested on a beach around Memorial Day in 2018. Video of the incident went viral at the time, and Weinman accepted a plea deal. She later filed a federal civil lawsuit alleging the officers used excessive force against her.Just In
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