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.
December 21, 2020
Investigations
Army soldier expected to face murder charges after corporal found dead in New Jersey
U.S. Army Cpl. Hayden Harris, 20, was found dead in Sussex County, New Jersey on Dec. 19, 2020. Harris, who was stationed at Fort Drum in upstate New York, went missing on Dec. 17. Fellow soldier Jamaal Mellish is expected to face murder and weapons charges in connection with Harris' death.December 21, 2020
Food & Drink
The Prime Rib steakhouse will return to Philly at Live! Casino & Hotel
The Prime Rib will open a new location at Live! Casino & Hotel in South Philadelphia when the long-awaitd project debuts in 2021 near the Sports Complex. Other restaurants planned for the casino include Lorenzo and Sons Pizza, Sang Kee Noodle Bar & Kitchen and Termini Brothers Bakery, as well as two new restaurants from TV personality Guy Fieri.December 21, 2020
Astronomy
How to stream the 'great conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn on Monday night
The rare "great conjunction" of Jupiter and Saturn on will be streamed online Monday night, Dec. 21, by the Lowell Observatory in Arizona and the Carnegie Science Observatory in California. The event brings the two gas planets into extremely close orbit, an phenomenon that hasn't been visible from Earth since March 4, 1226.December 10, 2020
Media
Philly blog CrossingBroad acquired by sports betting-driven publisher XLMedia
Philadelphia sports blog CrossingBroad has been acquired by digital marketing publisher XLMedia, which owns more than 2,000 websites with a focus on sports betting and personal finance. CrossingBroad was founded in 2009 by Kyle Scott, who said the business model shifted to a scalable opportunity with the legalization of sports betting in Pennsylvania.December 10, 2020
Nature
Northern lights may be visible in Pennsylvania on Thursday night
The Northern Lights may be visible in Pennsylvania on Thursday, Dec. 10, as a result of a geomagnetic storm that will extend the range of the aurora borealis further south than usual. The aurora forecast from the University of Alaska Fairbanks shows that stargazers may be able spot auroral activity into Pennsylvania on Thursday night.December 10, 2020
Government
Pennsylvania halts indoor dining, closes gyms and restricts retail to stem current COVID-19 surge
Pennsylvania implemented a new wave of coronavirus restrictions Thursday afternoon, halting indoor dinning at restaurants and bars, closing gyms and suspending extracurricular activities at schools, among other mitigations steps to stop the a dangerous surge of COVID-19. These new restrictions are in effect Saturday, Dec. 12 until Monday, Jan, 4, 2021.December 10, 2020
Travel
Eastern Airlines launches service at Philadelphia International Airport
Eastern Airlines, based in Wayne, Delaware County, will begin offering flights out of Philadelphia International Airport starting Dec. 14, 2020. Nonstop service will go to Port Au Prince, Haiti (PAP) and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ).December 9, 2020
Health News
Jefferson, Einstein health network merger to move forward after federal judge dismisses lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the FTC lawsuit to block Jefferson Health's $599 million deal with the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network. Federal regulators argued that the merger would harm patients and insurers by reducing competition, but U.S. District Court Judge Gerald Pappert ruled the government failed to prove that.December 9, 2020
Investigations
Chesterbrook woman allegedly stole $393,000 from Plymouth Meeting business
Darby Ibarguen, 45, of Chesterbrook, allegedly stole $393,000 from Plymouth Meeting-based Apparel Business Systems, where she worked as a controller in charge of the company's finances from 2015 to early 2020.December 9, 2020
Eagles
After postgame chat, Packers' Aaron Rodgers hopes 'things work out' for Carson Wentz
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was seen having a postgame conversation with Carson Wentz following Philadelphia's loss last Sunday in Green Bay. Wentz was benched for rookie Jalen Hurts, who will start the next game against New Orleans. Rodgers answered questions about his relationship with Wentz during his weekly appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show."Just In
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- Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, a smaller version of the grocery store, to open on South Street
- Report: Eagles will play the Jaguars in London in 2026
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