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.
September 30, 2021
Illness
Community mourns South Jersey girl, 12, who died after COVID-19, diabetes diagnoses
Amelia Perry, a 12-year-old girl from in Haddon Township, New Jersey, died on Sept. 23 after she became ill and was diagnosed with COVID-19 and type 1 diabetes. The girl's family said she had just turned 12 in August and had planned to get a COVID-19 vaccine days before she got sick and required hospitalization. An official cause for her death has not yet been determined.September 30, 2021
Investigations
Customs officials in Philly seize more than $6.5 million in counterfeit currency from Russia
More than $6.5 million in fake currency was seized by U.S. Customs & Border Protection Officers at the Port of Philadelphia, where investigators say the fake money was sent in a series of parcels from Russia. The packages contained counterfeit U.S. dollars and euros. Officials said the money, which was shipped via international air cargo, ultimately was destined for Chicago.September 30, 2021
Investigations
Man accidentally drowned in Little Timber Creek, Camden County officials say
A 66-year-old man accidentally drowned in Little Timber Creek in Gloucester City on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. The victim was spotted by train operators in the area of the 600 block of Broadway St.September 30, 2021
Eagles
LeSean McCoy to officially retire as an Eagle ahead of Chiefs game
Running back LeSean McCoy will retire as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, where he spent his first six NFL seasons under head coach Andy Reid. McCoy is the team's all-time leading rusher and racked up more than 15,000 scrimmage yards across 12 NFL seasons with the Eagles, Bills, Chiefs and Buccaneers. He's a two-time Super Bowl champion and six-time Pro Bowler.September 30, 2021
Government
Philly may make the outdoor dining setups prompted by COVID-19 permanent fixtures
A pair of bills introduced to Philadelphia City Council would permanently establish the outdoor dining regulations that were created to help restaurants remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bills would allow restaurants to maintain sidewalk cafés and streeteries.September 29, 2021
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Photo Arts Center rebrands as TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image
The Philadelphia Photo Arts Center has rebranded as the TILT Institute for Contemporary Image, entering a new phase 12 years after the nonprofit organization became a home for digital photography enthusiasts in Philadelphia. TILT now hopes to appeal to photographers of all ages and experience levels around the world with a growing virtual presence in addition to its physical location in South Kensington.September 29, 2021
Music
J. Cole postpones Philly show at Wells Fargo Center due to 'embarrassing' production delays
J Cole announced that his "Off-Season" tour date at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia has been moved from Wednesday, Sept. 29 to Wednesday, Oct. 27 due to delays associated with the concert production. The rapper announced the change and apologized to fans in a video on Instagram.September 28, 2021
TV
Woman charged in fatal stabbing of Pa. jeweler featured in Netflix series 'Jailbirds: New Orleans'
The Netflix series "Jailbirds: New Orleans" features Magen Hall, a Tennessee native accused of stabbing Pennsylvania jeweler Patrick Murphy to death in New Orleans in February 2019. The show, now in its second series, has drawn criticism and backlash for its portrayal of life behind bars.September 28, 2021
Investigations
Grand jury to investigate whether Sharon Hill cops are criminally responsible for Fanta Bility's death
Fanta Bility was shot and killed by Sharon Hill police during a shooting outside a high school football game at Academy Park High School on Aug. 27, 2021, an initial ballistics analysis found with "near certainty." Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer has petitioned a grand jury to investigate the officers' deadly use of force.September 28, 2021
Movies
John Leguizamo blasts lack of diversity on 'Super Mario Bros.' movie as Charlie Day takes Luigi baton
Actor and comedian John Leguizamo is excited about the planned reboot of "Super Mario Bros.," but said he was disappointed by a lack of diversity among the voice actors cast in the animated film slated for release in December 2022. Leguizamo played Luigi in the 1993 live-action movie "Super Mario Bros," a role that will be taken over by Charlie Day in the upcoming release from Nintendo, Universal and Illumination.Just In
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