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.
September 11, 2020
Businesses
Bucks County restaurant apologizes for racist sign hung on wall
The owners of Fred's Breakfast Club in New Hope, Bucks County, are apologizing for a racist sign that had hung on a wall inside the business which compared people of color to dogs. The members-only restaurant received backlash earlier this week after the Bucks County chapter of the NAACP posted a photo of the offensive sign on Facebook. The sign reads that dogs should be eligible for welfare because they are "mixed in color, unemployed, can't speak English, and have no clue who their Daddies are," among other other insulting stereotypes about minorities.September 11, 2020
Homelessness
Philly homeless services organizations receive $1.5 million in grants
Homeless services organizations in Philadelphia will receive $1.5 million in grant funding from Home4Good, which selected nonprofits to help tackle issues specific to the the COVID-19 pandemic.September 11, 2020
Music
M. Night Shyamalan's daughters filmed debut music video at Philly bar
Saleka and Ishana Night, the daughters of director M. Night Shyamalan, combined their musical and directorial talents to produce "Clarity," the first single from Saleka's upcoming album. The video was filmed at Ortlieb's in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood.September 11, 2020
Investigations
Wanted man has broken into 1,000 unlocked cars in Bucks County, South Jersey
Nearly 1,000 unlocked cars in Bucks County and South Jersey have been broken into over the last year in a pattern believed to be linked to one person, or a small group, according to prosecutors. Officials are urging car owners to lock their vehicles.September 10, 2020
Real Estate
Philly delays property value reassessments due to pandemic
Property owners in Philadelphia will not have reassessments for the upcoming tax year, the Office of Property Assessment announced. As a result of operational delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, another citywide assessment will not take place until 2022.September 10, 2020
Investigations
Police release new video in fatal North Philly hit-and-run on cyclist
William Lindsay, 32, of Havertown, was fatally struck by a driver in a white Chevy Camaro who fled the scene of the crash on July 12, 2020. A reward of $25,000 is available for information leading to the arrest of the driver.September 10, 2020
Development
A closer look at the Durst Organization's $2.2 billion Penn's Landing development
The Durst Organization, based in New York City, was chosen by the Delaware River Waterfront Corp. to lead the redevelopment of two sites around Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. The $2.2 billion projects includes nearly 2,400 apartments, more than 124,000 square feet of retail space and a 225-key hotel.September 10, 2020
Illness
Mayor Kenney: Clearing homeless encampments is 'multi-day operation,' won't tip hand on police intervention
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said the city will consider using police to break up the homeless encampments on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Ridge Avenue. The health department will also loosen restrictions on outdoor gatherings in the city.September 9, 2020
Development
DRWC rejects Sixers' proposal for new arena at Penn's Landing
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation opted against a proposal from the Philadelphia 76ers to construct a new arena and other amenities at Penn's Landing. Instead, the DRWC selected another proposal from New York-based developer the Durst Organization.September 9, 2020
Protests
Mayor Kenney calls encampment resistance 'disappointing,' 'unacceptable'
Philadelphia's Sept. 9 deadline to evict the residents of three homeless encampments was met with resistance on Wednesday morning. The encampments, formed in June, were given notice by the city to clear by 9 a.m., but organizers said they do not intend to leave.Just In
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