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 27, 2020
Documentaries
Cara Delevinge to lead Hulu, BBC docuseries 'Planet Sex'
Cara Delevinge will star in an upcoming Hulu documentary series about sexual identity and gender. The project, tentatively called "Planet Sex," will be co-produced by BBC Three.August 27, 2020
Illness
Philly won't follow CDC's controversial new COVID-19 testing guidelines
Philadelphia will not adhere to new COVID-19 guidelines issued this week regarding testing for asymptomatic people who have been exposed to the coronavirus. The health department says these people should continue to get tested, despite the revision from the CDC.August 27, 2020
Eagles
Eagles fans will not be able to attend games at Linc 'until further notice,' team says
The Philadelphia Eagles will not have fans in attendance at Lincoln Financial Field to start the 2020 NFL season. City and state officials informed the team of the decision on Thursday as the coronavirus pandemic continues to limit large gatherings. Fans will not be permitted at games until further notice.August 27, 2020
Opioids
Excessive, high-dose opioids commonly prescribed after knee surgery, Penn study finds
High-strength opioid doses are commonly prescribed after both invasive and non-invasive knee surgeries in the United States, raising concern about long-term use and other risks in patients who don't have a history of taking these drugs. Penn Medicine researchers believe prescription standards can be modified for these surgeries to reduce potential harm to patients.August 26, 2020
Cyberattacks
SEPTA working through messy aftermath of August cyberattack
SEPTA was compromised by a suspected malware cyberattack on Aug. 10, resulting in the shut down of vital IT infrastructure used by the transit authority's employees. An investigation of the incident remains ongoing.August 26, 2020
Restaurants
Soul food restaurant Warmdaddy's looking for new location after closing in South Philly
The Bynum brothers announced the temporary closure of Warmdaddy's, their soul food restaurant and live music venue on Columbus Boulevard and Reed Street in Philadelphia's Pennsport neighborhood. The restaurant is expected to reopen at a new location in the future.August 26, 2020
Investigations
West Pottsgrove fire company treasurer charged in alleged theft of $43,000
Montgomery County prosecutors charged Kengra S. Taylor, 46, with the theft of more than $43,000 from the West End Fire Company in West Pottsgrove, where she worked as a volunteer treasurer. Taylor allegedly used the money on personal expenses between January and September 2019.August 26, 2020
Controversies
Philadelphia NAACP leader ousted as national organization takes over local branch
Philadelphia NAACP President Rodney Muhammad has been removed from his position in the wake of sharing an anti-Semitic meme on Facebook in July. The national NAACP will take over control of the local branch and oversee the leadership transition.August 25, 2020
Courts
Federal judge rules Philly can shut down homeless encampments
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Philadelphia can proceed with plans to "terminate and dissolve" two homeless tent encampments located on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Ridge Avenue. The encampments, doubling as protests against chronic homelessness, formed in June.August 25, 2020
Entertainment
Brooklyn Bowl music venue, restaurant, bowling alley planned for Fishtown
Brooklyn Bowl, a popular live music venue founded in Williamsburg, New York City, will partner with Live Nation to open a location in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood. The venue, restaurant and bowling alley will replace the former Revolutions Philadelphia on Delaware Avenue.Just In
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