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 28, 2020
Addiction
South Philly building owner pulls plug on Safehouse opioid overdose prevention site
Safehouse will no longer open its opioid overdose prevention site at Constitution Health Plaza in South Philly. Community members opposed the facility after it was announced on short notice without involving them in the process of choosing the site, and the building's owner has backed out of the lease.February 28, 2020
Eagles
Eagles could potentially play a game in Mexico City in 2020
The Philadelphia Eagles have a 12.5% chance of traveling to Mexico City next season to face the Arizona Cardinals in a neutral site international game.February 28, 2020
Sales
Fine Wine & Good Spirits offering storewide 10% Leap Day sale on Saturday
Customers at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores will receive 10% off wines, spirits and accessories at all Pennsylvania stores on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The Leap Day sale will also apply to online purchases.February 28, 2020
Memorials
Sculptor seeks backing to create Kobe Bryant memorial statue in Lower Merion
A sculptor hopes to create a memorial statue of Kobe Bryant to Lower Merion, the Philadelphia suburb where the late NBA superstar played high school basketball. Greg Marra, whose previous artwork includes Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, is seeking community and financial support for the project.February 28, 2020
LGBTQ
Philadelphia police hire first transgender recruit in department's history
Benson Churgai, 24, became the first transgender officer in the history of the Philadelphia Police Department. Last summer, Philadelphia police introduce new guidelines for officers who have interactions with the city's transgender residents.February 27, 2020
Investigations
Chester County inmate allegedly hired hitman to kill church pastor, judge
Jacob Malone, 37, allegedly attempted to hire a hitman to kill a pastor and a Pennsylvania judge while serving time in prison for sexually assaulting a teenager, according to prosecutors in Chester County.February 26, 2020
Opioids
Safehouse's plan to open overdose prevention site in South Philly sparks contentious reaction
Nonprofit organization Safehouse aims to open an overdose prevention site inside South Philadelphia's Constitution Health Plaza, located at Broad and McKean streets. Community resistance to the project mounted after the location was announced with limited neighborhood input.February 26, 2020
Jaguars
Backup role possible again for Nick Foles as Jaguars plan to keep him
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles will have to compete with Gardner Minshew for a starting job next season, team officials have said. There had been speculation the former Eagles Super Bowl MVP would be traded this offseason.February 26, 2020
Food & Drink
La Colombe's new self-heating coffee can takes page from 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
La Colombe is self-heating coffee cans in limited quantities at the Philadelphia coffee roaster's Fishtown flagship store. The innovative cans are available in Brazilian and Brazilian Milk + Sugar flavors.February 26, 2020
Awards
South Jersey man could get Congressional Medal of Honor for saving woman from sexual assault
John Bishop is a 2020 finalist for a Congressional Medal of Honor in the Citizens Honors category. The Cooper University Health Care employee intervened to save a woman from a sexual assault in June 2019. .Just In
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