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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

January 20, 2021

Investigations

9-year-old girl dies from accidental gunshot at North Philly home, police say

by Michael Tanenbaum

A nine-year-old girl died Wednesday after accidentally shooting herself in the head at her home in North Philadelphia, police said.

January 20, 2021

Opioids

Philly health officials warn 'fentanyl is in everything' as meth, PCP overdoses rise

by Michael Tanenbaum

Fatal drug overdoses linked to mixtures involving the synthetic opioid fentanyl are responsible for an anticipated record year in overdose deaths in Philadelphia, the health department announced. The drug is appearing more frequently in combination with methamphetamine and PCP, impacting drug users who don't have previous exposure to such a powerful opioid.

January 20, 2021

Illness

Outcomes improving for critically ill COVID-19 patients, Penn study finds

by Michael Tanenbaum

Mortality rates for critically ill COVID-19 patients dropped significantly during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, even before evidence-based treatments were identified as capable of improving outcomes, a study led by researchers at Penn Medicine found. The study suggests dedicated hospital planning, communication and training played a major role in preventing deaths.

January 19, 2021

Investigations

Toddler found safe after Pennsylvania Amber Alert issued in Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Pennsylvania Amber Alert was issued for one-year-old Nova White, a toddler who went missing in Philadelphia with 32-year-old Ronald White, state police said.

January 19, 2021

Wildlife

Rare snowy owl spotted in Pennsylvania draws spectators

by Michael Tanenbaum

A snowy owl made a rare appearance in Middlesex Township, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2021. The bird, usually found in the Arctic and Canada, attracted a crowd of birdwatchers and photographers to Cumberland County.

January 19, 2021

Prevention

Philly opens COVID-19 vaccine access to some frontline workers, seniors

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia has entered Phase 1B of the city's COVID-19 vaccination plan, which will opens access to certain groups of essential workers, people over the age of 75 and people with high-risk conditions such as diabetes, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

January 19, 2021

Addiction

Former St. Joe's star Delonte West hired by Florida rehab facility

by Michael Tanenbaum

Delonte West will remain as an employee at the rehab facility that he entered for help last fall. The former NBA player and standout at St. Joseph's University struggled with addiction and homelessness for years after his basketball career ended. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban stepped in to help West get on the right track.

January 18, 2021

Investigations

Man arrested at Bucks County campsite for alleged threats against Biden, Wolf

by Michael Tanenbaum

Kris Kinsey, 61, was arrested at a campsite in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in connection with a series of threats allegedly made against Democratic leaders on his Facebook page. Authorities found a semiautomatic weapon at Kinsey's Durham Township campsite.

January 18, 2021

Investigations

14-year-old New Jersey boy charged with homicide in Brick Township

by Michael Tanenbaum

Ocean County prosecutors have charged a 14-year-old boy in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 38-year-old man in Brick Township, New Jersey.

January 18, 2021

Obituaries

Republican Pa. state Sen. David Arnold dies of brain cancer

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania state Sen. David Arnold died at 49 years old after more than a year-long battle with brain cancer. The Republican lawmaker represented Lebanon County and parts of York County, having taken the seat of former state Sen. Mike Folmer.