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 11, 2021
Television
In Reddit AMA, 'Servant' director M. Night Shyamalan discusses love of filming in Philly
Director M. Night Shyamalan participated in a Reddit AMA to talk about his Apple TV series "Servant," his experience with different forms of storytelling and his love for Philadelphia. Shyamalan's responses can be seen in a livestream recap of the event.February 11, 2021
Investigations
Police find body stuffed inside trash bag after stopping U-Haul truck in Northeast Philly
Philadelphia police are investigating the death of a person whose body was found stuffed inside a trash bag in the back of a U-Haul truck in Northeast Philadelphia on Feb. 11, 2021. The driver and passenger of the truck have been taken into police custody in connection with the discovery.February 11, 2021
Investigations
Texas man charged with killing former model whose body was found near Pennsylvania highway
Tracy Rollins Jr., 28, of Dallas, Texas, is charged with homicide in the fatal shooting of 47-year-old Rebecca Landrith, a former fashion model whose body was found along I-80 in western Pennsylvania on Feb. 7, 2021. Rollins, a truck driver, was apprehended by Connecticut State Police, who found evidence allegedly linking him to the shooting.February 10, 2021
Criminal Justice
New $2.2 million grant will help Philly continue criminal justice reforms
Philadelphia has received a $2.275 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation to continue an ongoing partnership aimed at reducing the city's prison population and pursuing other criminal justice reforms, such as early bail review for eligible defendants.February 10, 2021
Investigations
Former fashion model identified as dead woman found near Pennsylvania highway
Rebecca Landrith, a Virginia native and former fashion model, was found dead Sunday in Union County, Pennsylvania. Investigators said Landry suffered multiple gunshot wounds and had recently traveled in Indiana and Wisconsin.February 10, 2021
Recreation
Martin Luther King Trail upgrades underway in $1.4 million project
A $1.4 million reconstruction project will provide upgrades to Philadelphia's popular Martin Luther King Trail in Fairmount Park The project got underway in January and is expected to be completed this spring, the department of Parks & Recreation said.February 10, 2021
Higher Education
St. Joe's, USciences to explore merger of two Philly universities
St. Joseph's University and University of the Sciences are exploring a merger of the two Philadelphia schools that would bring USciences into the fold of St. Joe's. Mark C. Reed, president of the private Jesuit University, announced St. Joe's has signed a letter of intent to evaluate the potential merger over the next several months.February 10, 2021
Investigations
Police fatally shoot man wielding sword in Pennsburg, authorities say
An Upper Perkiomen police officer fatally shot a man wielding a sword in Pennsburg on Tuesday night, according to authorities. The incident is under investigation with the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office and Montgomery County Detectives.February 9, 2021
Business
American Airlines to furlough 1,000 workers at Philadelphia International Airport
American Airlines, the largest carrier at Philadelphia International Airport, will permanently lay off 28 employees and furlough more than 1,000 at the airport beginning in April 2021.February 9, 2021
Government
As COVID-19 cases fall, Philly allowing restaurants to increase indoor dining capacities
Philadelphia restaurants can expand their indoor dining capacities from 25% to 50% if they can comply with a new set of standards for indoor ventilation. The initiative, beginning Feb. 12, 2021, comes as COVID-19 cases continue to fall in the city. Health officials also provided new details on efforts to vaccinate teachers, school staffers and child care workers as the broader vaccine rollout continues.Just In
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