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.
August 25, 2020
Legislation
Wolf calls for legalizing recreational marijuana to support Pa. businesses impacted by COVID-19
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has called for the General Assembly to send him a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana. Revenue from sales would support small businesses and restorative justice programs in Pennsylvania.August 24, 2020
Schools
Philly Catholic League cancels high school fall sports amid coronavirus pandemic
The Philadelphia Catholic League's 17 high school teams will opt out of the 2020 fall sports season, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Monday. Despite PIAA approval to move forward with fall sports, Philadelphia public and private schools have heeded the recommendation of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf to suspend sports during the coronavirus pandemic.August 24, 2020
NBA
Allen Iverson pens tribute to 'fiercest competitor' Kobe Bryant on 8/24
As family, friends and fans remember the life of Kobe Bryant, former Philadelphia 76ers great Allen Iverson wrote an essay for The Players Tribune paying tribute to his NBA contemporary. Bryant would have turned 43 years old on Sunday, while Los Angeles celebrates Kobe Bryant Day on Monday, in recognition of his two jersey numbers.August 24, 2020
Business
Wawa testing new dinner menu items including pasta, platters, burger and fries
Wawa will test a number of new dinner menu items at select locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Delaware and Washington, D.C. The pilot program includes a new and improved burger, pasta dishes, rotisserie-style chicken and Heat and Eat meals.August 19, 2020
Illness
Philly health department warns of COVID-19 outbreak at Tacony church
At least nine COVID-19 cases have been linked to an outbreak at the City Reach Philly Church in the Tacony section of Northeast Philadelphia, the health department announced Wednesday. The city believes others connected to the church likely were infected in August. Services have been suspended pending further case investigation and contact tracing.August 19, 2020
Sixers
Kawhi Leonard's signature New Balance shoe takes cold-blooded dig at Sixers
New Balance and Kawhi Leonard teamed up for the brand's first signature shoe with an NBA star, calling the design "4 Bounces" to celebrate the Game 7 shot that crushed the hearts of Philadelphia 76ers fans in 2019.August 19, 2020
TV
Here are the new shows, movies coming to Hulu in September
Hulu will release a number of original series and classic movies and shows in September, including the debut of "Woke" and the return of "Pen15."August 19, 2020
Universities
Temple launches COVID-19 dashboard to track cases on campus, nearby
Temple University's COVID-19 dashboard tracks on-campus, off-campus and non-campus cases that affect the community at-large. As students move into their dorms to start the fall semester, the university is conducting tests and following various protocols to prevent the spread of virus.August 18, 2020
Odd News
Pa. man tries Hail Mary grammar appeal to avoid lengthy prison sentence
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled against a man who appealed his conviction using an argument that challenged the grammar of the law. The case involved an arson in Pittsburgh, where two witnesses to a fatal shooting had their house burned down by a cousin of the gunman.August 18, 2020
Investigations
Teen killed, 4 injured injured in Strawberry Mansion shooting as violent surge continues
Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect who opened fire in Strawberry Mansion on Tuesday afternoon, injuring five people in the area of North 30th and West Cumberland Streets. The incident is the latest in a rash of shootings across Philadelphia in one of the most violent years in recent history.Just In
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- Penn groups seek to block creation of federal 'registry' of Jewish students and faculty
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- Psychiatric disorders share more genetic overlap than scientists realized, study shows
- Telford man charged with raping elderly woman and burglarizing 4 houses
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