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.
February 17, 2021
Health News
Pennsylvania admits major blunder with allocation of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Pennsylvania officials revealed that thousands of doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine were mistakenly administered as first doses when they were supposed to held for second doses. The error, which began in January, means as many as 100,000 people will need to reschedule and delay appointments for first and second doses of the vaccine over the next few weeks.February 17, 2021
Closures
Retro McDonald's closes on Broad Street in South Philly
The McDonald's at the northwest corner of Broad Street and Carpenter Avenue in South Philadelphia has closed. The fast food restaurant was built in 2000 but features a retro design from 1970s. A recent wave of development has changed the Philadelphia's Hawthorne neighborhood over the last several years.February 16, 2021
Illness
Philly sharpens timeline for COVID-19 vaccine availability
Philadelphia may begin offering the COVID-19 vaccine to the general public beginning in June. Coronavirus case counts have fallen in recent weeks as the city's vaccine supply and delivery expand, prompting the health department to consider easing additional restrictions.February 16, 2021
Business
Fine Wine & Good Spirits opens new location in West Philly
Fine Wine & Good Spirits has opened a new store in West Philadelphia at 5159 Lancaster Ave. The 2,700-square-foot retail space includes about 1,550 wines and spirits. Pennsylvania Lottery sales also are offered at the new store.February 16, 2021
Budgets
Philly again warns of 'painful budget choices' as COVID-19 sinks fiscal outlook
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its second year, Philadelphia faces a potential budget gap of up to $450 million for the upcoming fiscal year, with a reserve fund balance depleted to just $29 million. The city is pushing for flexible federal relief to minimize the impact of looming cuts for a second straight year.February 15, 2021
Music
New Jersey lawyer sings song blasting Bruce Springsteen's DUI charges
In the wake of Bruce Springsteen's arrest for an alleged DUI incident last November, New Jersey attorney Eric Harrison wrote a song calling the charges against The Boss a "New-Jersey-sized disgrace." Springsteen was arrested at Sandy Hook after he allegedly took two shots of tequila and got on his motorcycle. He allegedly had a blood alcohol content of 0.02, just a quarter of the legal limit in New Jersey and in the federal park area, where alcohol consumption is nonetheless prohibited.February 15, 2021
Business
Comcast's RISE program giving $1 million in grants to minority-owned businesses in Philly, Chester
Comcast RISE will award hundreds of $10,000 grants to minority-owned small businesses in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston and Detroit to help them weather the impact of COVID-19. The application window for the grants runs from March 1-14. In Philadelphia and Chester, 100 businesses will receive this assistance.February 15, 2021
Wawa
Wawa rolls out Angus burger chainwide, holds contest for year's supply
Wawa will make its new Angus burger available at its 920 convenience stores starting this week. To celebrate the menu addition, the company is holding a "Burgers for a Year" sweepstakes with a chance for one lucky customer to get a $780 Wawa gift card.February 12, 2021
Hotels
Residence Inn opens at site of former Bala Cynwyd foundry
The Residence Inn by Marriott is now open in Bala Cynwyd on Philadelphia's Main Line, featuring two new restaurants from Top Chef winner Nick Elmi and restaurateur Fia Berisha. The 124-suite hotel was constructed on the site of the former Pencoyd Ironworks foundry, providing easy access to I-76, Manayunk and local offices and universities.February 12, 2021
Food & Drink
Three years after fire, Bridget Foy's makes triumphant return to indoor dining
Beloved Philadelphia restaurant Bridget Foy's will celebrate a grand reopening on Feb. 12, coinciding with the city's expansion to 50% dining capacity for restaurants that meet COVID-19 ventilation standards set by the health department. Bridget Foy's was completely destroyed by a fire at its South Street location in October 2017, requiring a full interior and exterior rebuild.Just In
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