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 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.December 7, 2020
Investigations
Teen's body recovered from Ridley Creek in Delaware County
Chester Police announced the recovery of the body of an 18-year-old man who fell into Ridley Creek in Delaware County on Saturday night. Search efforts continued through the weekend and the teen's body was found Monday morning on the banks of the creek behind an apartment complex in Eddystone, according to authorities.December 4, 2020
Investigations
New Jersey State Police investigating after body found on Brigantine Beach
New Jersey State Police are investigating the discovery of human remains found at Brigantine Beach in Atlantic County on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2020. The body was found by a passerby.December 4, 2020
Colleges
Temple will pay $700,000 in federal settlement over fudged business school rankings
Temple University reached a $700,000 settlement with the U.S. Department of Education to resolve an investigation into false data reporting by the Fox School of Business & Management. From 2014 to 2018, the Fox School deliberately provided false and misleading data to U.S. News & World report to inflate rankings for several of its programs.December 4, 2020
Illness
Philly surpasses 2,000 COVID-19 deaths, reports more than 1,800 daily cases
Philadelphia reported a new daily high of 1,816 COVID-19 cases on Friday and surpassed 2,000 coronavirus deaths, health department officials said. Pennsylvania is seeing hospitalizations rise sharply and has warned that the state is nearing its capacity in both beds and medical staff.December 4, 2020
Business
Lidl, ALDI open new grocery stores in Philadelphia
German grocers Lidl and ALDI each opened new stores in Philadelphia this week. Lidl opened its second location in Northeast Philadelphia on Roosevelt Boulevard. ALDI's new store is on North Broad Street near the redeveloped Divine Lorraine Hotel.December 3, 2020
Media
FOX 29's Alex Holley, Thomas Drayton to host new late night TV show
FOX 29 will premiere a new late night television show, "The Feed AT Night," starring "Good Day Philadelphia" co-anchors Alex Holley and Thomas Drayton. The nightly show will cover trending social media topics of the day, from news and entertainment to culture, sports and lifestyle.December 3, 2020
Health News
Drexel University to launch Center on Racism and Health
Drexel University's new Center on Racism and Health will examine the historical roots and contemporary conditions that lead to disparities among marginalized communities. The center has been established with a $9 million gift from philanthropists Dana and David Dornsife.December 3, 2020
Investigations
Philadelphia father under investigation after son, 2, fatally shot in Bucks County
Jorddan Thornton, 27, of Philadelphia, was charged with child endangerment in the death of his two-year-old son on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. Investigators said the boy suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head at the Racquet Club Apartments in Middletown Township. The circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation.December 3, 2020
Media
97.5 The Fanatic hires John Kincade as new morning host
Veteran sports talk radio host John Kincade will join Philadelphia's 97.5 The Fanatic, taking over the morning slot previously led by Marc Farzetta. Kincade, a Delaware County native, spend two decades as co-host of the “Buck and Kincade” show on 680 The Fan in Atlanta.Just In
- McMillan's Bakery in South Jersey will not reopen, family says
- There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.
- 'Stranger Things' star Cara Buono sees more than a 'clueless '80s mom' in Karen Wheeler as final season unfolds
- 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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