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 2, 2021
Investigations
Three teens sought in brutal attack on Norristown pizza shop owner
Norristown police are searching for three teenagers accused of assaulting the owner of Mama Venezia's Pizzeria on Feb. 19, 2021. Arrest warrants have been issued for brothers Justin and Kevin Cassidy, of Aston, and Justin Croson, of Seven Valleys. All three suspects are 19 years old.March 1, 2021
Government
Pennsylvania raises COVID-19 venue capacity limits, paving way for Philly sports fans at games
Pennsylvania has raised occupancy limits to 15% for indoor events and 20% for outdoor events, raising the possibility of spectators soon returning to the Wells Fargo Center and Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia for Sixers, Flyers and Phillies games. The city must revise its own guidelines to match the state's in order for fan attendance to move forward.March 1, 2021
Wildlife
Chicks begin hatching on New Jersey's Duke Farms Bald Eagle Cam
At least one bald eagle chick has hatched at Duke Farms in Somerset County, New Jersey, where a popular nest livestream has been stationed for 14 years. Two eggs remain in the nest and could hatch some time in the next week.March 1, 2021
Health News
FTC backs off objection to Jefferson-Einstein merger in North Philly
Jefferson Health and Albert Einstein Healthcare Network are on track to complete a merger of their systems in North Philadelphia, adding four Einstein hospitals to the Jefferson network. The Federal Trade Commission, which previously had sued to block the merger, will not appeal the case after it was dismissed late last year.March 1, 2021
Development
Historic firehouse in Olde Kensington, built in 1895, could be poised for apartments
Developers hope to renovate a historic firehouse on North 4th Street in Olde Kensington that dates back to 1895. A proposal to preserve the structure and add apartments to the space is under review with the Philadelphia Historical Commission.February 26, 2021
Development
Philly developer hopes to replace former Wildwood rectory, school with 38 new homes
BG Capital, a Philadelphia developer, is looking to take down the former St. Anne's/Cape Trinity School in Wildwood and construct a residential complex containing 38 town homes and duplexes in its place.February 26, 2021
Investigations
Second man charged in connection with deadly shooting at Montgomery County bowling alley
Raymir Johnson, 20, of Lansdowne, was charged with aiding the escape of 17-year-old Jamel Barnwell after a fatal shooting at Our Town Alley in East Norriston on Feb. 20, 2021. The shooting resulted in the death of 29-year-old Frank Wade. Four other relatives of Wade were injured in the shooting, which occurred after an altercation, according to investigators.February 26, 2021
Government
Relaxed COVID-19 restrictions may allow some Phillies fans to attend Opening Day
Philadelphia has lifted additional COVID-19 restrictions in response to falling case rates, including attendance at sporting events. Effective March 1, the changes are still too small to allow fans at Sixers and Flyers games, but should be sufficient to enable a limited number of Phillies fans to see the team at Citizens Bank Park in April.February 25, 2021
TV
FOX 29's Alex Holley inadvertently lands her grandpa a stay at Waldorf Astoria hotel in Rome
FOX 29 anchor Alex Holley, co-host of "Good Day Philadelphia," was able to use the power of social media to get her grandfather a complimentary visit to the Rome Cavalieri hotel in Italy, part of the renowned Waldorf Astoria collection. Holley's grandfather was displaced by the winter storm emergency in Texas, prompting the hotel to step in and invite him for a future stay.February 25, 2021
Illness
Wharton student's new website, FindAShot, hopes to ease manic search for COVID-19 vaccine appointments
FindAShot is a website that uses real time data from pharmacies around the country to help eligible people find appointments to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The site was built by David Newell, a Wharton School Executive MBA candidate at the University of Pennsylvania, and contains live appointment listings from 15,000 pharmacy locations in the United States.Just In
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