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 12, 2021
Health News
Pennsylvania counted 500,000 duplicate COVID-19 shots, officials say
Pennsylvania Department of Health officials have revised the state's COVID-19 vaccination numbers to account for duplicate entries that amounted to about 500,000 doses. The changes were connected to provider records without unique patient identifiers. The state sought to accurately total how many residents have been fully vaccinated, officials said.July 12, 2021
Investigations
New Jersey mother found dead, toddler safe after Amber Alert, police say
The body of 24-year-old mother Yasemin Uyar was found in central Tennessee on Saturday after she and her two-year-old son were reported missing in an Amber Alert by New Jersey State Police. The boy's father, 27-year-old Tyler Rios, was arrested at a Tennessee hotel room and the boy was taken to safety. Rios will be extradited back to New Jersey and will face criminal charges.July 9, 2021
Lifestyle
Poconos resort opening America's first virtual reality waterslide
Kalahari Resorts in the Poconos will open the first virtual reality waterslide in the United States on July 28. The technology, developed by Ballast VR, puts waterproof headsets on riders to provide immersive experiences as they tube down the park's Anaconda waterslide. Options include an African safari, an alien encounter in outer space or a castle with fire-breathing dragons.July 9, 2021
Politics
President Biden coming to Philadelphia to deliver speech on voting rights
President Joe Biden will address ballot access in a speech in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. The issue has become a major concern among Democrats as Republicans enact restrictive legislation throughout the United States and Congress stalls on bipartisan reform at the federal level.July 9, 2021
Arts & Culture
Viva Video, the Philly region's last movie rental store, to permanently close
Viva Video, the last remaining video rental store in the Philadelphia area, will close its doors for good in Ardmore at the end of August, owner Miguel Gomez said. After a nine-year-run, the store will hold a series of community screenings followed by a liquidation sale.July 8, 2021
Sixers
Breaking down Danny Green's critique of Philly sports fans: 'They can't turn on you'
After the Sixers' deflating exit from the NBA Playoffs, free agent Danny Green offered a critique of Philadelphia fans who have been vocal about their frustrations with Ben Simmons and Doc Rivers. Green said fans in Philadelphia 'need to be riding with us' regardless of wins and losses.July 8, 2021
Investigations
Missing Atlantic City woman found dead in Great Egg Harbor Inlet
The body of 51-year-old Nyuyet Mai, who was reported missing from Atlantic City on June 24, was found in the Great Egg Harbor Inlet off Longport on July 4, 2021, according to police. The circumstances of Mai's death are under investigation by the Major Crimes Unit of the New Jersey State Police.July 8, 2021
Transportation
Philly students to receive new SEPTA fare card as replacement for Transpasses
Philadelphia students will receive the new SEPTA Student Fare Card when they return to in-person learning on Aug. 31. The card replaces Student Transpasses and will allow contact-free access to the city's buses, subways and trolleys up to eight times a day during school hours.July 8, 2021
Prevention
Missed your second COVID-19 shot? With Delta variant spreading, Philly officials say better late than never
The highly infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly across the United States and growing research shows that both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are needed for protection. Philadelphia officials are urging people who missed an appointment for a second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna shot to go get it, even if six weeks have passed since the first shot.July 7, 2021
Investigations
Man charged in Fishtown assault on cyclist during last year's George Floyd protests
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced assault charges against a man who allegedly attacked a cyclist during a protest against racial injustice in Fishtown last June. The incident happened the height of Black Lives Matter demonstrations over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In Fishtown, armed vigilantes had gathered to form a counterprotest claiming to protect the neighborhood and police.Just In
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