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.
March 8, 2021
Investigations
Bomb threat called in to federal courthouse in Center City, police say
Philadelphia police are investigating a bomb threat that was called in to report a device left at the federal courthouse at 6th and Market streets on Monday, March 8, 2021. The building was evacuated amid an ongoing investigation.March 6, 2021
Phillies
Phillies fans aiming to be among first to buy tickets on the secondary market should consider what they're getting
Philadelphia's decision to allow limited fan attendance at the city's pro sports venues was met with a rush of excitement this week — understandably so, after a year of fake crowd noise and cardboard cutouts.March 5, 2021
Health News
Newsweek ranks Penn Presbyterian, HUP among best hospitals in world
Newsweek ranked Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania among the top 2,000 hospitals in the world in its 2021 rankings. Several Pennsylvania hospitals also made Newsweek's list of the top hospitals in the United States. The rankings, developed in partnership with Statista Inc., are based on recommendations from various medical sources, results from patient surveys and medical key performance indicators.March 5, 2021
Investigations
Chester County funeral home director allegedly stole $257,000 from dying client
Chester County funeral director Kenneth Neeld, 47, was charged with theft, forgery, insurance fraud and related charges after he allegedly stole more than $257,000 from a dying client whose will had designated the funds for local charities, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office.March 5, 2021
Public Spaces
Philly seeking input on reimagined design, function of Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway is poised for a major renovation that will be designed and developed through a Request for Proposals process. The one-mile stretch under consideration will run from 20th Street at the southeast to the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum to the northwest and bordered by Winter Street on the south and Pennsylvania Avenue to the north.March 4, 2021
Investigations
Philly Proud Boy sent 'vile' threats to woman on Twitter, prosecutors say
Kyle Boell, 40, of Philadelphia, allegedly sent threatening and demeaning messages to a woman on Twitter in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election. Prosecutors said the Twitter account belonged to Boell and that he was a member of the extremist right-wing Proud Boys organization.March 4, 2021
Real Estate
Former Eagle Carson Wentz lists New Jersey home for sale at $1.7 million
Ex-Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has listed is Woodstown, New Jersey home for sale at a price of $1.7 million. Wentz was traded to the Indianapolis Colts this offseason after five seasons in Philadelphia.March 4, 2021
Murals
With Fishtown mural, Sixers' Matisse Thybulle will benefit Philly parks
Philadelphia 76ers forward Matisse Thybulle has partnered with Red Bull on a mural in Fishtown and an initiative to raise money for the Philadephia Parks & Recreation Department. Every steal he records this season will generate a $250 donation to improve basketball courts in the city. Thybulle's new mural, spray-painted by Philadelphia artist Gloss Black, located at Garage on East Girard Avenue.March 3, 2021
Travel
Airlines resume nonstop flights from Philadelphia to popular destinations
Multiple airlines are resuming nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to several popular vacation destinations in anticipation of a busier spring and summer. American Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier, Spirit and Southwest all announced plans to increase service.March 3, 2021
Business
Pennsylvania creates $145 million COVID-19 relief program for hospitality industry
Pennsylvania's COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program will provide $145 million in grants to businesses statewide impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.Just In
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