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 16, 2021
Business
Fine Wine & Good Spirits opens new location in West Philly
Fine Wine & Good Spirits has opened a new store in West Philadelphia at 5159 Lancaster Ave. The 2,700-square-foot retail space includes about 1,550 wines and spirits. Pennsylvania Lottery sales also are offered at the new store.February 16, 2021
Budgets
Philly again warns of 'painful budget choices' as COVID-19 sinks fiscal outlook
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its second year, Philadelphia faces a potential budget gap of up to $450 million for the upcoming fiscal year, with a reserve fund balance depleted to just $29 million. The city is pushing for flexible federal relief to minimize the impact of looming cuts for a second straight year.February 16, 2021
Illness
Philly sharpens timeline for COVID-19 vaccine availability
Philadelphia may begin offering the COVID-19 vaccine to the general public beginning in June. Coronavirus case counts have fallen in recent weeks as the city's vaccine supply and delivery expand, prompting the health department to consider easing additional restrictions.February 15, 2021
Music
New Jersey lawyer sings song blasting Bruce Springsteen's DUI charges
In the wake of Bruce Springsteen's arrest for an alleged DUI incident last November, New Jersey attorney Eric Harrison wrote a song calling the charges against The Boss a "New-Jersey-sized disgrace." Springsteen was arrested at Sandy Hook after he allegedly took two shots of tequila and got on his motorcycle. He allegedly had a blood alcohol content of 0.02, just a quarter of the legal limit in New Jersey and in the federal park area, where alcohol consumption is nonetheless prohibited.February 15, 2021
Business
Comcast's RISE program giving $1 million in grants to minority-owned businesses in Philly, Chester
Comcast RISE will award hundreds of $10,000 grants to minority-owned small businesses in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston and Detroit to help them weather the impact of COVID-19. The application window for the grants runs from March 1-14. In Philadelphia and Chester, 100 businesses will receive this assistance.February 15, 2021
Wawa
Wawa rolls out Angus burger chainwide, holds contest for year's supply
Wawa will make its new Angus burger available at its 920 convenience stores starting this week. To celebrate the menu addition, the company is holding a "Burgers for a Year" sweepstakes with a chance for one lucky customer to get a $780 Wawa gift card.February 12, 2021
Food & Drink
Three years after fire, Bridget Foy's makes triumphant return to indoor dining
Beloved Philadelphia restaurant Bridget Foy's will celebrate a grand reopening on Feb. 12, coinciding with the city's expansion to 50% dining capacity for restaurants that meet COVID-19 ventilation standards set by the health department. Bridget Foy's was completely destroyed by a fire at its South Street location in October 2017, requiring a full interior and exterior rebuild.February 12, 2021
Hotels
Residence Inn opens at site of former Bala Cynwyd foundry
The Residence Inn by Marriott is now open in Bala Cynwyd on Philadelphia's Main Line, featuring two new restaurants from Top Chef winner Nick Elmi and restaurateur Fia Berisha. The 124-suite hotel was constructed on the site of the former Pencoyd Ironworks foundry, providing easy access to I-76, Manayunk and local offices and universities.February 12, 2021
Casinos
Caesars Atlantic City offering hotel, champagne deal to view Trump Plaza demolition
Caesars Atlantic City is offering rooms with a prime view of the planned demolition of Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino at 9 a.m. on Feb. 17. For $299, the package includes champagne and a late checkout on the day of the implosion of the casino once owned by the former president.February 12, 2021
Celebrities
After anti-'Jackass' tirade, Bam Margera says he's seeking help again for bipolar disorder
Bam Margera is seeking treatment for bipolar disorder in the wake of several Instagram videos in which he blasted the Paramount Pictures and his colleagues behind "Jackass 4," the latest film inspired by the 21-year-old MTV series. Margera has publicly struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues for years, during which time he's had multiple run-ins with the law.Just In
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