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 27, 2021
Social Media
A goat has gone viral for sounding exactly like a 'frightened Jerry Seinfeld' — what's the deal?
A viral video shows a goat whose noises sound a lot like comedian Jerry Seinfeld. The 67-year-old sitcom star is back in the spotlight these days as people binge the beloved NBC show on Netflix. A few experts on goats reviewed the video, which was shared on TikTok and Reddit, and confirmed that the noises the goat made are indeed authentic. This particular goat happens to sound like Jerry Seinfeld.December 25, 2021
Social Media
TikTok moderator sues social media giant over trauma from graphic videos
A moderator for viral video app TikTok has sued the company after becoming traumatized by her exposure to disturbing, graphic videos that she must watch as part of her job. The proposed class-action lawsuit claims that TikTok has not followed workplace guidelines to minimize mental health risks for employees and has not provided them adequate mental health support.December 25, 2021
Illness
Don't go to the emergency room for COVID-19 tests, Philly health department says
Philadelphia health officials and hospitals are urging the public not to come to emergency rooms to seek routine coronavirus testing. The shortage of PCR and rapid tests has caused a major backlog of demand during the holidays and the surge of the highly infectious omicron variant, but officials want the public to rely on primary care physicians, urgent care centers and community sites for their COVID-19 testing needs.December 25, 2021
Investigations
Bucks County father, two sons die in overnight house fire on Christmas
A Quakertown father and his two sons were killed on Christmas morning in a house fire that investigators believe may have been caused by lights on a Christmas tree. Bucks County Coroner Meredith Buck identified the father as 41-year-old Eric King. His children, 11 and 8, were not identified Saturday. A mother and son living in an adjoining home that also caught fire managed to escape and were treated at a local hospital for burns and smoke inhalation.December 25, 2021
Accidents
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey's New Jersey home catches fire on Christmas Eve
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey and his family are safe after a fire broke out at Maxey's home in Voorhees, New Jersey on Christmas Eve. There were no injuries reported in the fire, whose cause remains under investigation. The Sixers said they are working with Maxey and his family to ensure that they have the support that they need.December 24, 2021
Business
Cherry Hill Mall increasing police presence on day after Christmas
Kids who want to visit the Cherry Hill Mall on the day after Christmas, Dec. 26, must be accompanied by a parent or an adult over the age of 21, with proof of age ready in order to gain admittance. The South jersey mall will increase police presence in and around the property. The policy has been in place for three years now after a flash mob caused a large disturbance at the mall on Dec. 26, 2017.December 24, 2021
Investigations
Man arrested for shoplifting in Pennsylvania turns out to be wanted for homicide in Texas, police say
Joseph C. Tedder, 22, was arrested in Pittsburgh this week in connection with an alleged shoplifting incident at a Dollar Tree store where he had been working. Investigators learned that Tedder was wanted in connection with a homicide that happened in Austin, Texas in early November.December 24, 2021
Obituaries
Last surviving dog rescued from Michael Vick's kennel eats steak dinner as final meal before dying surrounded by family
Frodo, the last surviving dog rescued from Michael Vick's dogfighting compound, died last Saturday at approximately 15 years old. A total of 48 dogs were saved from the property in Virginia, where authorities discovered a disturbing dogfighting ring that landed Vick in federal prison for 21 months before he returned to the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles.December 24, 2021
Transportation
Airlines cancel Christmas Eve flights as Omicron variant sidelines staff
United Airlines and Delta Airlines together canceled more than 200 flights scheduled for Christmas Eve as they face crew shortages driven by the surge in coronavirus cases caused by the omicron variant. The staffing challenges could continue to disrupt flights and alter travel plans through Christmas and the rest of the holiday season.December 23, 2021
Investigations
Five suspects in custody after U.S. Rep Scanlon's stolen car found in Delaware, police say
Five suspects who were found inside the stolen vehicle of U.S. Rep, Mary Gay Scanlon were taken into custody in Delaware on Wednesday night as part of an ongoing investigation into the carjacking incident that happened in South Philadelphia yesterday afternoon, police said. Scanlon, who was held up by two armed suspects, was not harmed but had her Acura MDX and personal belongings taken by the suspects.Just In
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