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.
July 16, 2020
Business
Pennsylvania unveils $50 million hazard pay grant program for life-sustaining industries
Employers in Pennsylvania's life-sustaining industries can apply for grants to provide hazard pay to employees through the state Department of Community and Economic Development.July 16, 2020
Fitness
Philly to reopen gyms, fitness centers with strict mask requirement
Philadelphia gyms and fitness centers will reopen on Monday, July 20, 2020. Masks will be required at all times, six feet of distance must be kept, and facilities will be subject to unplanned and unscheduled health department inspections.July 15, 2020
Education
Philly schools unveil COVID-19 reopening plan with hybrid digital schedule
The School District of Philadelphia's COVID-19 reopening plan is built around a staggered learning system that provides a mix of in-person and digital instruction. Students will have the option of enrolling in all-digital program.July 15, 2020
Phillies
Phillies will use cardboard cutouts, fake crowd noise at Citizens Bank Park
As the Philadelphia Phillies adjust to the reality of a fan-free experience, Citizens Bank Park will feature cardboard cutouts and artificial crowd noise to ease the unnerving impact of COVID-19.July 15, 2020
Illness
Wolf toughens restrictions on Pa. bars, restaurants to stop coming COVID-19 surge
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced new measures further restricting business activity at bars and restaurants across the state. The governor, joined by Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine, cited medical experts who project a surge in COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania as viral activity picks up across the United States.July 15, 2020
Eagles
Philly officials walk back comments on Eagles fans attending games at Lincoln Financial Field
The Philadelphia Eagles will continue to work with the city to determine whether fans will be allowed to attend games at Lincoln Financial Field during the 2020 NFL season. City officials initially said fans will be prohibited, but now say the situation will be monitored during the COVID-19 crisis.July 14, 2020
Food & Drink
Trolley Car Ice Cream Shoppe relocating to Fishtown outside Fillmore Philadelphia
The Trolley Car Ice Cream Shoppe will take up residence in the courtyard outside the Fillmore Philadelphia in Fishtown. Developer Ken Weinstein donated the iconic 1948 PCC trolley car to the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District.July 14, 2020
Business
Amazon grocery stores rumored for Center City, Bensalem, Warrington, report says
Amazon plans to open at least three grocery stores in the Philadelphia area, including one in Center City and two in Bucks County. The tech giant, which already owns Whole Foods, aims to debut a separate brand focused on prepared foods, mainstream goods and foodservice components.July 14, 2020
Illness
Amid COVID-19 crisis, Philly cancels all large events for seven months
Philadelphia has canceled all large public events in the city until Feb. 28, 2021 in effort to prevent a surge in coronavirus cases seen in other parts of the United States.July 14, 2020
Government
Philly Managing Director Brian Abernathy announces resignation
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney's second-in-command, Brian Abernathy, will step down from his role as city managing director effective Sept. 4. Abernathy has been a key figure in Philadelphia's response to the COVID-19 crisis.Just In
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- Telford man charged with raping elderly woman and burglarizing 4 houses
- Cheltenham High football team's 'toxic' culture blamed for hazing incident, leaving 2026 season in doubt
- Philly conducts a homeless count each year. Here's why it's held in January, despite some drawbacks
- Alleged gambling scheme to fix NCAA basketball games included La Salle contest
- Howie Roseman deflects on A.J. Brown's Eagles future: 'It is hard to find great players in the NFL'
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