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.
October 22, 2020
Food & Drink
Philly takeout spot named best place to get a hot dog in Pennsylvania
Johnny's Hots is the best place to get a hot dog in Pennsylvania, according to a ranking by Food & WIne. The Delaware Avenue shop, located across from Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown, is known for its hot dogs, breakfast sandwiches and cheesesteaks.October 22, 2020
COVID-19
Narberth passes ordinance to fine people who don't wear face masks
Narberth borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania has passed an ordinance that would impose fines on people who do not wear face masks in designated locations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ordinance, the first local measure of its kind in Pennsylvania, would include certain exceptions and comes with first warnings.October 22, 2020
Business
Wolf plans to waive Pennsylvania liquor license fees for bars, restaurants in 2021
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has proposed waving liquor license fees in 2021 as a way to support struggling restaurants, bars, catering clubs and hotels during the COVID-19 crisis.October 22, 2020
Business
Aramark to lay off thousands at Philly stadiums, Convention Center
Aramark will lay off thousands of workers in Philadelphia, including those at Citizens Bank Park and the Wells Fargo Center, in response to disrupted operations during the coronavirus pandemic.October 22, 2020
Investigations
SEPTA police officer charged in alleged baton assault on protesters
SEPTA Police Sgt. Matthew Sinkiewicz faces aggravated assault charges and related offenses after he allegedly struck two protesters outside of the Municipal Services Building on May 30, 2020. The incident occurred during a demonstration surrounding the controversial Frank Rizzo statue, which has since been removedOctober 21, 2020
Contests
New Jersey man gives Wawa $300 in coins, wins free Shortis for a year
Wawa's "Free Shortis for a Year" sweepstakes ended in victory for New Jersey resident Steven Leventhal, who brought $300 in coins to a Wawa in Monroe Township to help the store manage a shortage during the coronavirus pandemic. Leventhal will enjoy Wawa hoagies free of charge for the next year.October 21, 2020
Politics
How to watch Barack Obama's Philly drive-in campaign rally for Joe Biden
Former President Barack Obama will appear in Philadelphia for a drive-in rally outside Citizens Bank Park to support Joe Biden. You can livestream Obama's speech, which is expected to address Black voter turnout and the importance of planning to vote ahead of the Nov. 3 election.October 21, 2020
Health News
Philly area women appear on 'Ellen' after inspiring bond through kidney donation
On "The Ellen Show," two Philadelphia area women, Breanna Sipple and Erin Francis, received a $20,000 gift for their organization Team BeMore, which raises awareness for organ donation. Sipple donated a kidney to Francis three years ago. The two were strangers but have become best friends ever since.October 20, 2020
Wildlife
Rare half-male, half-female bird found at Pennsylvania nature reserve
Scientists at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in western Pennsylvania recently observed a rare half-male, half-female bird — a rose-breasted grosbeak — at the Powermill Nature Reserve in Rector. Known as bilateral gynandromorphs, these birds genetically have male characteristics on one side and female characters on the other side.October 20, 2020
Illness
Philly could be entering 'dangerous period' of COVID-19 pandemic, health commissioner says
Philadelphia's rising COVID-19 case counts point to a fall and winter that could see a dangerous period for the city's public health outlook, health commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said during a coronavirus press briefing. Case counts have been on the rise throughout the region and the rest of the United States in October.Just In
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