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.
April 29, 2020
Tributes
Drone light show in West Philly honors COVID-19 front-line workers
Front-line workers in West Philadelphia were treated to a drone light show outside the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where Verge Aero paid tribute to those who are sacrificing during the COVID-19 crisis.April 29, 2020
Health News
Cooper Specialty Care Center opens in Cherry Hill
Cooper University Health Care opened its new Specialty Care Center in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on April 27, 2020. More than a dozen specialties and diagnostic services are available at the new facility in Camden County.April 29, 2020
Illness
Penn Vet studying whether dogs can detect COVID-19 by scent
The University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine will study whether dogs can sniff out COVID-19 samples in a laboratory setting. If the canines prove capable, they could be used in the future to help detect the virus in environments where it is frequently transmitted.April 29, 2020
Illness
Philly shutting down Liacouras Center surge hospital for COVID-19 patients
Philadelphia's COVID-19 surge hospital at Temple University's Liacouras Center will close after health officials deemed the facility unnecessary. The city appears to have passed the peak of coronavirus infections, limiting the need for patient space outside of hospitals.April 28, 2020
Investigations
Bucks County man, frustrated with unemployment system, allegedly threatens Gov. Wolf
Brian Rafferty, 61, of Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County, allegedly threatened to kill Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and his family members, according to state police.April 28, 2020
Politics
Pa. political hopeful Danny DeVito wants to challenge coronavirus lockdown in U.S. Supreme Court
Danny DeVito, a Pennsylvania state house of representatives candidate, joined by a small group of businesses, has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to lift the stay-at-home order imposed by Gov. Tom Wolf during the coronavirus pandemic.April 28, 2020
Investigations
More than $500,000 in counterfeit electronics, game systems seized at Philly port
Two shipments of counterfeit electronics from China arrived at the Port of Philadelphia in March, resulting in the seizure of more than $500,000 worth of products. The shipments included video game systems, speakers, watches, cameras, scanners, DVD players, headphones and chargers.April 28, 2020
Waste
Don't flush disinfectant wipes; put them in trash along with face masks and gloves, Philly officials plead
Philadelphia residents are urged to stop flushing disinfectant wipes and other personal protective equipment that clogs the city's plant and pumping station infrastructure. The coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in improperly disposed cleaning and safety products.April 27, 2020
Finance
City controller projects Philadelphia tax revenue losses from coronavirus crisis
Philadelphia City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart released a report on projected tax revenue losses the city will face as a result of the coronavirus crisis. The report offers both a moderate and severe scenario based on how long businesses remain shuttered and how that will affect broader economic recovery.April 27, 2020
Illness
Philadelphia appears to be 'past the peak' of coronavirus crisis, health commissioner says
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley pointed to a lower rate of coronavirus infections that indicates the city has now moved beyond the peak of the epidemic, assuming social distancing guidelines continue to be followed.Just In
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