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.
July 10, 2020
Illness
Temple treats first U.S. patients in COVID-19 immunotherapy clinical trial
Temple University Hospital and Corvus Pharmaceuticals are testing an immunotherapy treatment on patients with COVID-19. The technique, now commonly used in cancer patients, trains the immune system to remember and target markers of disease.July 9, 2020
Union
In MLS return, Philadelphia Union players wear names of Black victims of police brutality
Philadelphia Union players wore jerseys with the names of Black victims of police shootings during Thursday's match against NYC FC. The MLS returned this week for a World Cup-style tournament after the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.July 9, 2020
Prevention
Philly launches face-mask media campaign to unite city against COVID-19
A media campaign in Philadelphia will aim to increase compliance with the city's mandatory mark order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. As states around the country see a surge in coronavirus infections, Philadelphia has been able to keep case numbers relatively in check.July 9, 2020
Eagles
Former Eagle Chris Long is right: It's 'not in vogue' to denounce anti-Semitism amid DeSean Jackson controversy
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has apologized for his anti-Semitic social media post, but few public figures have taken the time to affirm Jewish people. Former Eagles defensive end Chris Long pointed out that it's not "in vogue" to denounce anti-Semitism during his Green Light podcast.July 8, 2020
Food & Drink
The Bards Irish pub in Rittenhouse closes due to coronavirus pandemic
The Bards, a popular Irish pub in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse neighborhood, has gone out of business as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. The bar opened on Walnut Street in 1995.July 8, 2020
Phillies
Phillies' Scott Kingery says COVID-19 'can creep up on you'
Scott Kingery shared his rough experience with COVID-19 on Tuesday, explaining that the virus left him stuck on a couch and barely able to move for weeks. The Philadelphia Phillies infielder hopes to be able to return in time for Opening Day on July 24.July 8, 2020
Accidents
Teen cyclist fatally struck by car on Kelly Drive, police say
Nadir Nafis Holloman, an 18-year-old cyclist, died Tuesday night while riding his bike along Kelly Drive in Philadelphia. The incident was the second fatal cycling accident involving a teenager in the city over the last month.July 8, 2020
Protests
Philly tosses out citations given to protesters for failure to disperse, curfews and other code violations
Philadelphia protesters who were arrested for code violation notices, such as failure to disperse and curfews, will have these civil matters waived, Mayor Jim Kenney said Wednesday. CVNs issued between May 30 and June 30 will be withdrawn.July 8, 2020
Storms
Two Philly-area men killed in lightning strike in northern Pennsylvania
A powerful lightning strike in Bradford County, Pennsylvania killed two men and left two others hospitalized on June 6, 2020. The two fatal victims were from the Philadelphia area, the Bradford County coroner said.July 7, 2020
Primary Election
Amy Kennedy wins Democratic primary for New Jersey's 2nd District seat
Amy Kennedy was among five Democratic candidates running for South Jersey's 2nd Congressional District seat, which is currently held by Republican U.S. Rep Jeff Van Drew. Kennedy was announced the winner after Brigid Callahan Harrison conceded the race.Just In
- Camden County man charged with murder of wife, who was found in burning house
- CDC's new hepatitis B vaccine recommendations will cause more infant infections, studies find
- Teen mother charged with voluntary manslaughter in killing of newborn baby in Northern Liberties
- 'Task' seeks bilingual Latino actors for Season 2 shoot in Philly area
- Eagles lose a pair of key front office people in Alec Halaby and Bryce Johnston
- Phillies prospect watch: Dante Nori continues to mash the ball
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