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 9, 2020
Media
FOX 29's Mike Jerrick 'starting to bounce back' from COVID-19
FOX 29 anchor Mike Jerrick is turning the corner in his recovery from COVID-19, which has kept him off "Good Day Philadelphia" broadcasts for more than a week. On Wednesday afternoon, Jerrick shared on Instagram that he's making progress in his recovery.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."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
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 8, 2020
Illness
Holiday COVID-19 surge puts Philly in 'extremely dangerous' spot, Farley says
Philadelphia continues to see a surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths driven by a rise in transmission from holiday gatherings, Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said. With more holidays fast approaching, he called the city's situation "extremely dangerous."December 8, 2020
Transportation
Philly bike share Indego unveils plans for 2021 expansion
Philadelphia bike share program Indego will embark on a five-year expansion plan beginning in 2021. New stations are planned for neighborhoods in South and West Philadelphia, in addition to a larger fleet of electric bikes across the city.December 8, 2020
Investigations
Two Rowan students charged in vandalism of Glassboro Christmas light display
Two Rowan University students are facing charges after they allegedly caused about $6,000 worth of damage to a Christmas light display at Glassboro Town Square on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, police said. William Fowler and Matthew Lubicky, 19, both were charged in the vandalism spree.December 8, 2020
Illness
Rutgers reports first case of recurrence of rare neurological disorder triggered by COVID-19
Patients with a history of Guillain–Barré Syndrome may be at risk for recurrence of the rare neurological disorder after a COVID-19 infection, according to researchers from Rutgers University.December 7, 2020
Investigations
Philly native, rideshare driver found dead in Allentown
Eleanor Camacho, a part-time Uber and Lyft driver, was found dead in her vehicle in Allentown on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, police said. Camacho, 58, a Philadelphia native, went missing from her home in Salisbury Township last Thursday. Her death remains under investigation.December 7, 2020
Phillies
Former Phillies infielder Dick Allen, one of the city's first Black superstars, dies at 78
Former Philadelphia Phillies infielder Richard "Dick" Allen died Monday at the age of 78. Allen was an influential and controversial figure in Philadelphia, where he endured racial harassment and other hardships for much of his career.Just In
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- Flu cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Nets on Tuesday; Paul George set to return
- Phillies sign right-handed reliever Zach Pop to 2026 contract
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