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.
November 18, 2022
Technology
SEPTA will soon deploy gun-detection AI software in subway surveillance cameras
SEPTA will deploy a gun detection artificial intelligence software on its surveillance cameras as part of a pilot program to monitor the Market-Frankford and Broad Street Line subway platforms. The pilot program, expected to begin early next year, will utilize technology developed by Conshohocken-based ZeroEyes, whose proprietary software is used by the U.S. Department of Defense. SEPTA hopes the technology can thwart gun-related crime.November 18, 2022
Health News
Saliva test for concussions, which Penn State researchers helped create, receives U.S. patent
A saliva test to determine if a person has had a concussion received a U.S. patent. The test detects molecules associated with brain injuries The test was developed by Quadrant Biosciences in conjunction with researchers at Penn State University at the State University of New York. The rapid test could become available in 2023.November 18, 2022
Investigations
Norristown man allegedly beat up his pregnant girlfriend, killing their unborn baby
Robert Wiley, 24, of Norristown, has been charged with murder after his unborn baby died as a result of an assault on the child's mother, who was 21 weeks pregnant, Montgomery County prosecutors said. The assault happened in August and the baby's death was discovered during a routine ultrasound at a maternal health clinic.November 17, 2022
Development
Normandy Farm in Blue Bell moves closer to opening new carriage house after destructive fire
Normandy Farm in Blue Bell plans to open a new, three-story carriage house next March, marking two years since the original, 19th century structure was destroyed by a fire last March. The $5 million project will bring 21 new hotel suites to the popular Montgomery County wedding destination and country club.November 17, 2022
Development
Developer restoring 'Boner 4ever' building in North Philly wants to construct an 8-story addition
The historic Beury Building in North Philadelphia, affectionately called the "Boner 4ever"building after its prominent graffiti, is being redeveloped into a Marriott Hotel with restaurants and a rooftop bar. Developer Shift Capital has a proposed an eight-story addition to the structure at 3701 N. Broad St., allowing for more hotel rooms. Later phases of the project call for a neighboring residential building that will include affordable and market-rate housing.November 16, 2022
Immigration
Migrants bused from Texas arrive at Philadelphia's 30th Street Station
Philadelphia welcomed a group of asylum-seeking migrants who arrived Wednesday morning on a bus traveling from Texas. The bus arrived at 30th Street Station around 6 a.m., carrying an estimated 30 people including families and some children, city officials said. The bus is the first to arrive in Philadelphia since Texas Greg Abbott began sending buses full of migrants to other sanctuary cities in U.S., including Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. The policy has drawn rebuke from critics who call it cruel, misleading and politically motivated.November 16, 2022
Investigations
Philly political consultant forged signatures on Democratic candidates' nomination petitions, prosecutors say
Philadelphia political consultant Rasheen Crews has been charged with forgery and related offenses for allegedly falsifying signatures on the nominating petitions of several judicial candidates ahead of the 2019 Democratic primary. The candidates were not aware of the fraud, according to investigators.November 16, 2022
Immigration
Child on migrant bus from Texas to Philly hospitalized with illness, officials say
A total of 28 migrants arrived in Philadelphia Wednesday morning aboard a charter bus sent by Texas, which has redirected people who cross the southern border to sanctuary cities elsewhere in the United States. A child who was aboard the bus was taken to the emergency department at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for an illness, Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole said.November 16, 2022
Food & Drink
Grace and Proper, a Portuguese-inspired Eurobar, combines New and Old World charms
Grace and Proper, a new bar from the owners of Hawthornes, will open Friday, Nov. 18, at 941 S. 8th St. in South Philly. The corner store property was formerly the site of G.T. Manilo Drugs and Sam Grasso's grocery store. The Eurobar restaurant will feature of menu of Portuguese-inspired food and wines, with a bar that will be set up to view soccer games.November 14, 2022
Food & Drink
Pennsylvania residents can join lotteries for rare whiskey bottles, including Van Winkle bourbon
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is holding lotteries for rare, limited-release whiskeys, including Van Winkle bourbon from Kentucky's Buffalo Trace distillery. Pennsylvania residents and licensees of legal drinking age can enter the lotteries until 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18. The PLCB will notify all winning and non-winning entries by email in the following weeks.Just In
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