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.
November 16, 2020
Men's Health
X-rays could raise risk of testicular cancer, Penn researchers find
Men with repeated exposure to diagnostic radiation, such as X-rays and CT scans, appear to be at a higher risk for developing testicular cancer, according to new research from the University of Pennsylvania.November 16, 2020
Government
Philly imposes sweeping new COVID-19 restrictions through rest of 2020
Philadelphia has imposed wide-ranging restrictions to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases, which have reached their highest level since the initial peak of the coronavirus pandemic in April. Indoor dining will be prohibited along with new limits on various other gatherings and activities.November 16, 2020
Investigations
N.J. man charged with attempted murder for allegedly cutting gas line to ex's Chester County home
Ryan D. Elliott, 30, of New Jersey allegedly cut the gas line to the home of an ex-partner in West Whiteland Township, Chester County, on Nov. 12, 2020. Elliott is charged with attempted murder and related offenses in the incident.November 16, 2020
Phillies
Former Phillie Jimmy Rollins shares hilarious story about Joe Biden owning his bobblehead
Former Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins recalled a funny interaction he had with President-elect Joe Biden at the White House in 2012. Biden told the former National League MVP that his wife kept a Rollins bobblehead on her nightstand that he had to look at every time he kissed her goodnight.November 13, 2020
Police
Body found in laundry bag on Northeast Philly street, police say
A body was found inside a laundry bag in the Tacony section of Northeast Philadelphia on Nov. 13, 2020. Philadelphia police are trying to identify the victim and an investigation remains ongoing.November 13, 2020
Transportation
As traffic deaths spike, Philly reveals updated Vision Zero action plan
Philadelphia has outlined the next phase of its Vision Zero plan to reduce traffic fatalities to zero. The city has seen a sharp increase in traffic-related deaths in 2020, a trend that has been reported in many states across the country during the coronavirus pandemic.November 13, 2020
Media
FOX29's Alex Holley falls off chair on live TV, blames Friday the 13th
FOX29's "Good Day Philadelphia" co-anchor Alex Holley fell out of her chair during the show's broadcast on Nov. 13, an incident she attributed to the superstition of Friday the 13th.November 13, 2020
Business
John's Roast Pork shuts down until further notice, citing COVID-19
John's Roast Pork, South Philly sandwich shop acclaimed for its hot roast pork specialty and its cheesesteaks has shut down indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner John Bucci said family members of staff had tested positive for the virus, prompting the business to close ahead of renovations planned for January.November 12, 2020
Investigations
Body found in South Jersey cranberry bog said to be missing 24-year-old man
Matthew Nyhammer, 24, is believed to be the person whose body was found in Pemberton Township on Wednesday afternoon. Nyhammer went missing on Nov. 3 and had been the subject of a wide search over the past week. The circumstances of his death remain under investigation.November 12, 2020
Soccer
Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds near deal to take over professional Welsh soccer club Wrexham AFC
"Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" plan to acquire Welsh football team Wrexham AFC, one of the oldest professional clubs in the world.Just In
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