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 27, 2020
Investigations
New Jersey teacher under investigation for telling teens she hopes they die from COVID-19
A math teacher at Steinert High School in Hamilton, New Jersey is facing criticism after two teenagers caught her on video telling them to die from coronavirus. The teens were violating the state's stay-at-home order, which has led to charges for violators across New Jersey.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.April 24, 2020
Business
Philly anticipates more funding for small businesses via new federal coronavirus relief
Philadelphia will receive additional funding for small business loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program, which will get $310 billion in replenished funding through legislation signed on Friday. The city also is finalizing a partnership with Goldman Sachs and Lendistry.com to provide loans to businesses.April 24, 2020
Education
Philadelphia Zoo launches interactive online learning program for kids
The Philadelphia Zoo's new online learning program, "Philly Zoo To You," supplements the video series on various animals to provide kids with activities and worksheets they can complete at home during the COVID-19 crisis.April 24, 2020
Illness
CHOP model projects COVID-19 course in Philly, other densely-populated counties
The COVID-19 model developed by PolicyLab at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia bases its 120-day projections for coronavirus transmission on social distancing, population density and warm weather, using a partial reopening date of May 15.April 24, 2020
Mental Health
Coronavirus anxiety approaching clinical levels in 40% of respondents to Jefferson survey
A survey on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic finds that up to 40% of respondents feel levels of anxiety that would be considered for clinical treatment. Thomas Jefferson University researcher Dr. Sharon Larson, who specializes in population health, is examining the effects COVID-19 is having on communities in terms of health, the economy and social isolation.April 24, 2020
Eagles
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says Dallas rejected three trades in order to draft CeeDee Lamb
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones claims he turned downed three trade offers in the 2020 NFL Draft in order to select University of Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who surprisingly fell to them with the 17th overall pick.April 23, 2020
Illness
Rutgers launches nation's largest study of health care workers exposed to COVID-19
Rutgers University will test hundreds of health care workers in New Jersey for COVID-19 as part of the nation's largest study of coronavirus infection rates among those treating patients in hospital settings.April 22, 2020
Environment
Philly reports drop in air pollution, delays plastic bag ban until 2021
In pollution data released on Earth Day, Philadelphia's air quality show reduced levels of nitrogen oxide, fine particulate matter and carbon monoxide since the start of the coronavirus restrictions put in place by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf.April 22, 2020
Transportation
SEPTA avoids work stoppage after union presses safety demands
SEPTA operators are planning a potential work stoppage on April 23, 2020, according to the president of Transport Workers Union Local 234, which represents more than 5,000 SEPTA employees.Just In
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