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.
May 11, 2020
Business
Curbside liquor sales give boost to PLCB, but push for reform looms during COVID-19 crisis
Fine Wine & Good Spirits has made progress in restoring business through online and curbside sales in Pennsylvania, but the hamstrung PLCB's state-run system is again in the crosshairs for reform during the coronavirus pandemic.May 11, 2020
Illness
Philly-area COVID-19 hospitalizations down about 20% from April peak
As Philadelphia reduces the spread of COVID-19 under the stay-at-home order, hospitalizations have declined by about 20% over the past two weeks. The city still is not prepared to set a timeline for when it will enter the yellow phase of Pennsylvania's reopening plan.May 11, 2020
Obituaries
Olympic bobsledder, New Jersey native Pavle Jovanovic dies at 43
Pavle Jovanovic, 43, was an Olympic bobsledder for team USA for much of the last two decades. The Toms River native died by suicide, according to officials.May 11, 2020
Investigations
Pennsylvania teen dodges prison time in viral deer abuse case
Alexander Smith, an 18-year-old Jefferson County resident, avoided a possible prison sentence after pleading guilty to the abuse of an injured deer. Smith and another teen were seen in a disturbing video of the incident that surfaced last fall.May 8, 2020
Investigations
Bucks County shopper 'happy' to be charged with coughing on grocery store worker
James, Edelstein, 75, of Lower Makefield, allegedly coughed on an employee of Redner's Warehouse Markets in Middletown Township and told the victim he was infected with COVID-19.May 8, 2020
Housing
Philly launches COVID-19 emergency rental assistance program
The Philadelphia COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program will provide up to three months of coverage on rent through federal grant funding. Eligible renters must apply between May 12-16, 2020.May 8, 2020
Illness
Chester County clears hurdles to begin antibody testing of frontline workers
Chester County health officials will begin conducting COVID-19 antibody testing for front-line workers on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Longwood Gardens and the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus in Coatesville..May 8, 2020
Transportation
SEPTA to resume most regular transit schedules, fare collection
SEPTA plans to resume most regular service on transit lines beginning May 17-18, including the return of fare collection. Maximum rider capacity and social distancing measures will continue to be enforced as the system transitions from the lifeline service schedule enacted amid the coronavirus pandemic.May 7, 2020
Sixers
Charles Barkley says Sixers' Joel Embiid 'hates me' because of laziness criticism
NBA on TNT analyst Charley Barkley says his criticism of Sixers star Joel Embiid is just part of his job. Barkley believes Embiid hates him for calling him lazy and out of shape.May 7, 2020
Investigations
Man fatally shot outside Acme grocery store in Northern Liberties
Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal shooting that left a 24-year-old man dead and an 18-year-old man wounded outside the Acme supermarket in Northern Liberties on May 6, 2020.Just In
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