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 22, 2020
Agriculture
West Philly spotted lanternfly hatch confirmed as Pennsylvania's first of the year
Spotted lanternflies have hatched in West Philly, marking the first presence of the insect in Pennsylvania in 2020. The invasive species could cost Pennsylvania up to $50 million annually in agricultural destruction.April 21, 2020
Television
Ellen DeGeneres surprises Jefferson nurses with special message from Ciara, Russell Wilson
The Swab Squad, a team of nurses at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, joined Ellen DeGeneres for a group interview about its dance routines. The nurses are operating a COVID-19 testing site outside the hospital in Center City.April 21, 2020
Hospitals
Philly officials 'appalled' by improper transfer of bodies in pickup truck
Einstein Medical Center issued an apology after disturbing photos showed several dead bodies were transferred to the Philadelphia medical examiner's office in the back of a Ford pickup truck. Philadelphia officials called the incident unacceptable and said the hospital failed to follow established protocols.April 21, 2020
Lawsuits
Wawa will pay $3 million to settle New Jersey lawsuit involving child burned by hot water
Wawa will pay $3 million to a settle a lawsuit stemming from an April 2018 incident at a store in Neptune, New Jersey. A young child was severely burned by hot water that spilled on her when a cup was knocked off the register by a store clerk.April 21, 2020
Education
Philly's Masterman High School cracks top 20 in U.S., best in Pennsylvania
Julia R. Masterman High School is ranked the best high school in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report's 2020 ratings. Masterman ranks 16th nationally. The second-ranked school in Pennsylvania is Downingtown STEM Academy in Chester County.April 20, 2020
Business
Nearly all of the Philly-area Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores will soon be offering curbside pickup
Fine Wine & Good Spirits locations in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties will accept orders by phone for curbside pickup. Availability of liquor and wine has been limited in Pennsylvania during the coronavirus pandemic due to the state's largely centralized control of the sector.April 20, 2020
Illness
Philly's Liacouras Center field hospital admits first COVID-19 patients
The Liacouras Center in North Philadelphia is operating as a surge hospital facility for COVID-19 patients who are on their way to recovery but need additional care before they can safely go home. After weeks of preparation, the Temple University facility accepted its first patients.April 20, 2020
Investigations
Pennsylvania fugitive arrested on Florida beach, charged with homicide
Mario Matthew Gatti, 30, was arrested in Florida as a fugitive from a Jan. 16 homicide that occurred in western Pennsylvania. Police patrolling Jacksonville Beach were enforcing social distancing guidelines for the coronavirus pandemic when they learned of a warrant for Gatti.April 20, 2020
Television
Danny DeVito once tried to produce Michael Jordan documentary
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star Danny DeVito was keen on producing a documentary about NBA legend Michael Jordan, whose final season with the Chicago Bulls is now the subject of ESPN's 10-part series "The Last Dance."April 19, 2020
Music
The Strokes resurface in uneasy times on 'The New Abnormal'
The Strokes return in 2020 with "The New Abnormal," their first LP in seven years. As with 2001's "Is This It" and 9/11, the New York City quintet have emerged in a moment of upheaval.during the global coronavirus pandemic. The album includes some of the band's best output in years.Just In
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- Police search for suspects tied to fatal shooting at Chipotle near Temple University
- Philly woman sentenced to prison for role in Medicaid fraud scheme totaling $1.76 million
- Mount Moriah Cemetery seeks donations to beef up security after grave-robbing spree
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