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.
August 14, 2020
Wildlife
Coast Guard rescues trapped sea turtle from encircling sharks off Cape May
A U.S. Coast Guard crew came to the rescue of a sea turtle that got trapped in a fishing net about 11 miles off the coast of Cape May, New Jersey. The turtle had become surrounded by sharks, but a report from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center helped save its life.August 14, 2020
Investigations
Woman's body found inside Kingsessing home, police say
The body of a 41-year-old woman was found Friday afternoon inside a home in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia, police said. The victim's identity was not released and the circumstances of her death were not known.August 14, 2020
TV
Hulu lands rights to upcoming Sara Paulson horror film 'Run'
Hulu has acquired the distribution rights to "Run," a horror thriller film starring Sara Paulson and Kiera Allen. The movie was originally slated for release around Mother's Day, but was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Lionsgate sold the rights to Hulu.August 13, 2020
Flyers
Montreal Canadiens coach released from hospital after post-game scare during Flyers series
Montreal Canadiens coach Claude Julien was hospitalized in Toronto with chest pains after Wednesday night's playoff loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. General manager Mark Bergevin said Julien, 60, will not return to the team for the remainder of the first round series in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs.August 13, 2020
Illness
Many COVID-19 patients aren't 'totally truthful' with Philly's contact tracers, health commissioner says
Philadelphia's contact tracers have had trouble gaining the cooperation of about one-third of COVID-19 patients. Many claim they cannot identify or share any contacts. Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said there remains "fear and mistrust" around contact tracing during the coronavirus pandemic.August 13, 2020
Eagles
Former Eagles offensive line coach Howard Mudd dies after motorcycle accident
Longtime offensive line coach Howard Mudd, who spent two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, died this week as a result of injuries suffered during a motorcycle accident. Mudd, 78, won a Super Bowl as a coach with the Indianapolis Colts. As a player, he was a three-time Pro Bowl selection.August 13, 2020
Investigations
Philly police officer's widower charged with fraud for allegedly collecting cop's death benefits after remarrying
John Higgins, the husband of a Philadelphia police officer who died while on duty, allegedly received hundreds of thousands of dollars in survivor benefits by hiding his second marriage from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, according to prosecutors.August 12, 2020
Social Media
Drexel's 'Civil Dialog' installation will hold social media conversation on side of West Philly building
Drexel University's Nesbitt Hall in West Philadelphia will be used as a canvas for a social media conversation about current events and social issues from Aug. 12-15. The nightly feed, called 'Civil Dialog,' is open to the public and will be streamed live on Twitch.August 12, 2020
Flyers
Hype videos boost first-place Flyers in race for Stanley Cup
The Philadelphia Flyers rose from a dark horse NHL contender to the Eastern Conference frontrunner in the NHL's Toronto bubble.August 12, 2020
Controversies
Philly Art Commission votes to remove Christopher Columbus statue from Marconi Plaza
The Philadelphia Art Commission voted Wednesday to remove the Christopher Columbus statue from Marconi Plaza and place it in storage until a new location is found. The decision came after multiple tense encounters in South Philadelphia during June.Just In
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