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.
March 1, 2024
Health News
Penn Medicine, Independence Blue Cross sign on to White House's AI commitments in health care
Penn Medicine and Independence Blue Cross are among the U.S. health care providers and insurers that have pledged to adopt the White House's commitments regarding the use of artificial intelligence in medicine. The guidelines were established to ensure that safety, security and trust are prioritized as AI is more widely adopted in medical settings.March 1, 2024
TV
'Mare of Easttown' creator's next HBO show, starring Mark Ruffalo, seeks actors in Philly area
Screenwriter Brad Ingelsby's follow-up to the hit HBO crime drama 'Mare of Easttown' will be filming in the Philadelphia area this year as production ramps up on the project starring Mark Ruffalo.March 1, 2024
Women's Health
Walgreens stores in Pennsylvania to begin selling abortion pill mifepristone
The abortion drug mifepristone soon will be sold at Walgreens pharmacies in Pennsylvania and four other states. CVS also plans to begin selling the drug in two states, with plans to expand to additional states where abortion is legal. The pill is now involved in more than half of U.S. abortions, but faces ongoing legal challenges from anti-abortion groups.March 1, 2024
Investigations
Driver caught on video punching crossing guard in Lebanon County
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a driver who punched a crossing guard at a bus stop in Fredericksburg on Tuesday. The incident was caught on video and showed the driver first accelerate into the guard, who was blocking the vehicle after the driver failed to obey a stop sign. The driver then got out of his car and knocked the guard to the ground.February 29, 2024
Investigations
Escaped prisoner Alleem Bordan captured by U.S. Marshals in Cambria County
Alleem Bordan, the prisoner who escaped from police custody at Temple Health's Episcopal Hospital, was captured by the U.S. Marshals Service on Thursday after more than three days on the run, officials said.February 29, 2024
Food & Drink
Amy's Pastelillos to open Fishtown shop that serves Puerto Rican snacks
Amy's Pastellilos will open a takeout-only shop in Fishtown serving fried Puerto Rican turnovers, rice bowls, nachos and other snack foods. Amy Rivera Nassar began the business as a pop-up in 2018. Pastelillos are fried, crescent-shaped turnovers made with a thin dough and stuffed with meat, cheese, potato or other fillings.February 29, 2024
Social Media
A chonky cat's fur is going viral for looking like Jason Kelce's face
A cat has gone viral for an uncanny fur pattern that looks a lot like Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce. The photo has become a meme in recent years and was recently reposted on X, formerly Twitter, where people compared it to Kelce, the "Street Fighter" character Zangief and Mr. T.February 28, 2024
Development
Comcast Spectacor's master plan for Sports Complex features new concert venue, hotel and restaurants
A new master plan for the Sports Complex in South Philadelphia calls for a 5,500-seat concert venue, new restaurants and retail, and a 250-room hotel, Comcast Spectacor announced. The first phase of the proposed development could be completed as soon as 2028. A second phase calls for a residential community with new apartments, offices and green space.February 28, 2024
Government
Philly police to ramp up seizures of illegal ATVs, dirt bikes as warm weather returns
Philadelphia police plan to ramp up enforcement of illegal ATVs and dirt bikes in response to Mayor Cherelle Parker's call for the department to help address quality of life complaints from residents.February 27, 2024
Investigations
NBA G League player injured in shooting outside Olney nightclub
NBA G League player Terry Roberts, of the Long Island Nets, was seriously injured in a shooting in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia on Sunday morning. The 23-year-old was shot once in the chest outside the 5th Street Lounge on the 5900 block of North 5th Street, police said. He's expected to make a full recovery, according to the team. An investigation is ongoing.Just In
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