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 10, 2020
Government
Pennsylvania halts indoor dining, closes gyms and restricts retail to stem current COVID-19 surge
Pennsylvania implemented a new wave of coronavirus restrictions Thursday afternoon, halting indoor dinning at restaurants and bars, closing gyms and suspending extracurricular activities at schools, among other mitigations steps to stop the a dangerous surge of COVID-19. These new restrictions are in effect Saturday, Dec. 12 until Monday, Jan, 4, 2021.December 10, 2020
Travel
Eastern Airlines launches service at Philadelphia International Airport
Eastern Airlines, based in Wayne, Delaware County, will begin offering flights out of Philadelphia International Airport starting Dec. 14, 2020. Nonstop service will go to Port Au Prince, Haiti (PAP) and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ).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
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 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
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 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
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 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.Just In
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