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.
March 9, 2021
Investigations
Villanova student charged with attempted sexual assault
Villanova University student Iyanu Elijah Solomon, 19, has been removed from the suburban Philadelphia campus in the wake of attempted sexual assault charges filed by the Delaware County District Attorney's Office. The alleged incident occurred in Sept. 2019, but was followed by new allegations from two additional victims in March 2021.March 9, 2021
Investigations
New Jersey Amtrak employee allegedly stole, sold $50,000 in chainsaws, parts
Jose Rodriguez, 48, of Brick Township, New Jersey, was charged in the alleged theft of more than $50,000 worth of chainsaws and parts from Amtrak, where he was a long time employee at the New Brunswick faclity. Rodriguez allegedly sold most of the parts using an online auction service.March 9, 2021
Prevention
Philly nearly doubles weekly COVID-19 vaccinations thanks to FEMA clinic
The addition of FEMA's mass vaccination clinic in Philadelphia increased COVID-19 immunizations to more than 90,000 in the city last week. The clinic will remain in Philadelphia for at least eight weeks. The city health department also is opening another five neighborhood COVID-19 vaccine clinics.March 9, 2021
Obituaries
Former Phillies pitcher Rhéal Cormier dies at 53
Former Philadelphia Phillies reliever Rhéal Cormier, affectionately known as Frenchie, died Monday at the age of 53 after a lengthy cancer battle, according to the team.March 8, 2021
Investigations
'Biden Barn' in Central Pennsylvania destroyed by fire
A weekend fire destroyed a Reedsville, Pennsylvania barn that had been painted to support last year's Democratic presidential campaign for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. A crowdfunding campaign has raised nearly $20,000 to reconstruct the Mifflin County barn. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.March 8, 2021
Government
Series of red flags during city's Philly Fighting COVID partnership detailed in inspector general's report
Philadelphia's Office of the Inspector General issued a report Monday on its investigation into the health department's relationship with Philly Fighting COVID. The report determined that the city failed to adequately vet the organization despite numerous red flags that appeared before it became a vaccine partner.March 8, 2021
Investigations
Bomb threat called in to federal courthouse in Center City, police say
Philadelphia police are investigating a bomb threat that was called in to report a device left at the federal courthouse at 6th and Market streets on Monday, March 8, 2021. The building was evacuated amid an ongoing investigation.March 8, 2021
Odd News
Strange pink blob above Jersey Shore explained by NASA, Department of Defense mission
A rocket launched from a NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on March 3 was part of a study of the ionosphere led by the Air Force Research Labs. The experiment included a powdered experimental material that left a pink vaporized cloud visible in Earth's atmosphere.March 6, 2021
Phillies
Phillies fans aiming to be among first to buy tickets on the secondary market should consider what they're getting
Philadelphia's decision to allow limited fan attendance at the city's pro sports venues was met with a rush of excitement this week — understandably so, after a year of fake crowd noise and cardboard cutouts.March 5, 2021
Investigations
Chester County funeral home director allegedly stole $257,000 from dying client
Chester County funeral director Kenneth Neeld, 47, was charged with theft, forgery, insurance fraud and related charges after he allegedly stole more than $257,000 from a dying client whose will had designated the funds for local charities, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office.Just In
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- The Phillies, finally, shook up their lineup. But this feels like sink or swim.
- Protein-rich foods are trendy, but eating less protein may promote healthy aging
- Report: Phillies trade for lefty reliever Brooks Raley
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