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.
April 6, 2021
Investigations
Body found in Southwest Philly identified as missing pregnant woman
The body of 21-year-old Dianna Brice was found Monday night in a wooded area of Southwest Philadelphia. Brice, who was pregnant, had been missing from Upper Darby since March 30 after she was last seen with her boyfriend, 23-year-old Justin Smith, who still has not been found.April 6, 2021
Investigations
House explosion in Northeast Philly sends man to hospital
One man was injured Tuesday when a home on the 6300 block of Algard Street in Northeast Philadelphia exploded and caught fire, according to police. The victim was hospitalized and the cause of the explosion is under investigation with the Fire Marshal's Office.April 6, 2021
Prevention
Philly opening up COVID-19 vaccine appointments to residents 16 and older starting April 19
Philadelphia will make COVID-19 vaccine appointments available to all people age 16 and older on April 19. Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley is asking healthy younger residents to consider delaying their appointments in order to allow vulnerable populations to get vaccinated first.April 6, 2021
Development
PHA, Project HOME development in Kensington will be targeted to homeless in Philly
An affordable housing development led by Project HOME in Kensington has received funding approval from the Philadelphia Housing Authority. The project will include 54 efficiency apartments at 115 East Huntingdon Street for people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or recovering from a substance use disorder.April 5, 2021
Investigations
Southwest pilot on flight departing from Philly allegedly exposed genitals
Former Southwest Airlines pilot Mark Haak has been charged with indecent exposure after authorities say he exposed his genitals during a flight from Philadelphia to Orlando, Florida on Aug. 10, 2020.April 5, 2021
Environment
Apple trees, butterflies to be introduced in Centralia, Pennsylvania's abandoned coal town
Centralia, the Pennsylvania ghost town where an underground coal fire as burned for decades, will have 250 apple trees planted in April and will become an official Monarch Butterfly Waystation with help from the Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation.April 5, 2021
Food & Drink
West Chester chocolate shop among Food & Wine's best in the United States
Éclat Chocolate in West Chester, Pennsylvania is among Food & Wine's best 50 chocolates in the United States. The company was founded in 2005 by Christopher Curtin, whose extensive training includes stints with premier guilds in Paris and Germany. The company's truffles, caramels and Parallel Bars are among its most celebrated products.April 5, 2021
Investigations
Upper Darby police looking for missing couple; boyfriend's car found on fire in Philly
Authorities in Upper Darby are searching for 21-year-old Dianna Brice and 23-year-old Justin Smith, who were last seen together on March 30, 2021. Smith's car was found on fire in Southwest Philadelphia that afternoon, investigators said. Brice is 14 weeks pregnant and has a four-year-old son.April 2, 2021
Odd News
MMA fighter loses his finger during South Philly match on April Fools' Day
Khetag Pliev, an MMA fighter and professional boxer, had his finger severed from his hand during a bout at the CFFC 94 event in Philadelphia on April 1, 2021. The fight was held at 2300 Arena. Pliev lost the fight by TKO, but the finger was found inside his glove and later reattached at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.April 2, 2021
Eagles
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts switches jersey number from 2 to 1
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts wear No. 1 on his jersey for the 2021 NFL season, instead of No. 2, which he wore last season. The team released a list of new numbers for the upcoming year, with Hurts' switch standing out as he reaches the top of the depth chart. The NFL also is considering a rule change that would allow more players to wear single-digit jersey jersey numbers.Just In
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