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 22, 2021
Obituaries
Philly leaders mourn death of radio legend Cody Anderson, 78
Cody Anderson, a pioneer in Philadelphia radio, died Feb. 20, 2021 at 78 years old. Anderson was a longtime manager and host at WURD Radio, Pennsylvania's only Black-owned and operated talk station.February 22, 2021
NFL
Colts' Michael Pittman Jr. won't give Carson Wentz his No. 11 jersey
Carson Wentz will not be wearing No. 11 on his new Indianapolis Colts jersey. The former Eagles quarterback spoke with Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who currently wears No. 11, and was told that the number wasn't up for sale.February 22, 2021
NFL
Perkiomen Valley H.S. football player apologizes for dissing Cam Newton at camp
A Philadelphia area high school football player who attended a camp led by NFL quarterback Cam Newton has apologized after a viral video showed him heckling Newton over the weekend in Myrtle Beach. The teen, a football player at Perkiomen Valley High School in Montgomery County, said he hopes he can be forgiven for the incident.February 22, 2021
Legislation
Twitter reacts as New Jersey finally legalizes recreational marijuana
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed three bills legalizing and decriminalizing recreational marijuana on Monday, three months after voters overwhelmingly approved the measure in a ballot referendum. The move makes New Jersey the 13th state in the U.S. to legalize recreational cannabis.February 19, 2021
Prevention
Cooper opening COVID-19 vaccination center in Camden County
Cooper University Health Care will open Camden County's first neighborhood-based COVID-19 vaccination center on Feb. 20 at the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center, located in the Cramer Hill section of the city.February 19, 2021
Public Transit
SEPTA to debut smartphone payment for purchasing, reloading Key cards
SEPTA riders can begin using Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay at station kiosks and fare offices to purchase SEPTA Key cards or reload Travel Wallets, starting on Feb. 22. The change is part of SEPTA's larger initiative to enable customers to use a smartphone at turnstiles and fare boxes in lieu of the SEPTA Key card.February 19, 2021
Prevention
FEMA opening Philly COVID-19 vaccination site at Convention Center
FEMA has partnered with the city of Philadelphia and other federal agencies to open a mass COVID-19 vaccination site at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in March. The site aims to vaccinate several thousand people per day at maximum operating capacity, with vaccines supplied by the federal government.February 19, 2021
Lottery
$2 million winning Powerball ticket sold at West Philly deli
A lucky Powerball player purchased a $2 million winning ticket at a deli in the Wynnefield Heights section of West Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced.February 18, 2021
Wildlife
Two injured seals recovering after Jersey Shore beach rescues
Two injured seals were rescued from Jersey Shore beaches by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, where they are both receiving treatment and are on the path to recovery. One of the animals, a harbor seal, was found at a beach in Strathmere, Cape May County on Feb. 4. The other seal was found Feb. 11 in Belmar.February 18, 2021
Attractions
Longwood Gardens unveils $250 million transformation featuring massive glasshouse conservatory
Kennett Square's beloved Longwood Gardens is set to embark on a $250 million expansion that will include a 32,000-square-foot glasshouse, a bonsai exhibit, an education building and a new restaurant and event space carved into the hillside around the Main Garden Fountain.Just In
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