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.
June 19, 2020
Illness
Scientists developing 'nanosponges' to decoy coronavirus from living lung cells
Experiments at the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories aim to prove that bio-friendly, nano-sized droplets can be used as a decoy to prevent the coronavirus from attacking lung cells. These nanosponges are covered in fragments of lung and immune cell membranes.June 18, 2020
Food & Drink
Philly restaurant Porta apologizes for Instagram post seeking to hire new staff
Porta Philadelphia issued an apology for not communicating with employees about their need to reapply for jobs amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The pizzeria has remained closed since March and announced it would be hiring for all positions ahead of a limited reopening.June 18, 2020
Illness
Philly sets July 3 target for COVID-19 green phase, outlines reopening plan
Philadelphia hopes to enter the green phase of Pennsylvania's COVID-19 reopening plan on July 3, 2020. This would allow several restricted activities — salons, gyms, malls and small social gatherings — to resume after being closed for more than three months during the coronavirus pandemic.June 18, 2020
Celebrities
Former Eagle Donovan McNabb joins Kevin Hart on quarantine series 'Cold Calls'
Comedian and North Philadelphia native Kevin Hart had former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb on his "Cold Calls" web series, an improvised version of the "Cold as Balls" series.June 18, 2020
Investigations
Feds charge man in explosion of North Philly ATM
David Elmakayes, 24, allegedly attempted to explode an ATM in North Philadelphia on June 3, 2020, amid civil unrest across the city. Authorities also charged Elmakayes with a weapons offense.June 17, 2020
Investigations
Philly woman charged with allegedly burning two police cars at City Hall protest
Philadelphia resident Lore-Elisabeth Blumenthal, 33, has been charged with the arson of two Philadelphia Police Department vehicles on May 30, 2020. The incidents, which were posted on social media, occurred after peaceful protests for George Floyd devolved into riots around City Hall.June 17, 2020
Social Media
Comedian, N.J. native Chris D'Elia accused of sexual misconduct, targeting underage females using social media
Multiple women on Twitters have accused Comedian Chris D'Elia of sexual misconduct via social media, claiming the Netflix comic attempted to groom and meet them while they were underage.June 17, 2020
Investigations
Arrest warrant issued for suspect in killing of transgender woman Dominique Rem’mie Fells
Philadelphia police have identified and issues an arrest warrant for a man suspected of killing 27-year-old Dominique "Rem'mie" Fells, a transgender woman whose body was pulled from the Schuylkill River last week.June 17, 2020
College Sports
Temple University hires Fran Dunphy to take over as acting athletic director
Former Temple University men's basketball coach Fran Dunphy will take over as acting director of athletics for the North Philadelphia school, steering the program through the challenging circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic.June 16, 2020
Food & Drink
Philly's Kalaya named one of Food & Wine's 2020 Best New Restaurants in the United States
Kalaya, a Southern Thai restaurant in Philadelphia's Italian Market, is named one of Food & Wine's Best New Restaurants in the United States in 2020. While Kalaya opened in the spring of 2019, the restaurant found its way onto the 2020 list because the coronavirus pandemic has rendered new openings virtually impossible.Just In
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