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 8, 2020
Illness
In hopeful sign, Philly reports modest dip in new cases of COVID-19
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley noted a decline in the daily increase of COVID-19 cases in the city. That trend will be the most important to watch in the days and weeks ahead as social distancing aims to slow the coronavirus pandemic.April 8, 2020
Businesses
Wawa donates 53-foot refrigerated truck to New Jersey for use as temporary morgue
Wawa sent a large refrigerated truck to New Jersey's hard-hit Bergen County, where a state-high 263 people have died of COVID-19 as of Wednesday. The company recently donated $21,000 in supplies to Philly-area food banks.April 8, 2020
Politics
Bernie Sanders drops out of 2020 Democratic primary race for president
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders ended his 2020 run for the Democratic presidential nomination on April, 8, 2020, leaving Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president. Sander recently suffered a series of lopsided primary losses Joe Biden and conceded on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, that there was no viable path for him to win the race.April 7, 2020
Government
Philly warns of severe city budget impact as COVID-19 crisis unfolds
Philadelphia will revise its five-year budget plan in light of the unprecedented scope of the coronavirus pandemic, which continues to deplete the city's financial resources, Mayor Jim Kenney said.April 7, 2020
Business
These are the top 10 liquors Pennsylvania residents are ordering during the COVID-19 crisis
Pennsylvania's Fine Wine & Good Spirits online shop is one of the few places residents can get liquor and wine during the coronavirus pandemic. The PLCB is hoping to expand fulfillment capacity while physical stores remain closed.April 7, 2020
Prevention
Jefferson scientists tout dual COVID-19-rabies vaccine to meet 'unprecedented' scale of pandemic
The Jefferson Vaccine Center in Philadelphia is working on a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine that uses the rabies vaccine as a carrier for the spike protein antigen seen in the coronavirus. The vaccine, which has the advantage of an existing supply, would create an immune protective response to both rabies and SARS-CoV-2.April 7, 2020
Public Transportation
SEPTA will shift to 'Lifeline Service Schedule,' close stations amid COVID-19 restrictions
SEPTA is further reducing operations during the coronavirus pandemic with a new "life service schedule" that will take effect on Thursday, April 9, 2020. The move comes as the authority absorbs significant ridership loss and an increase in coronavirus cases among employees.April 6, 2020
Illness
COVID-19 testing site at Citizens Bank Park to shut down
A testing site for COVID-19 at Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia will close for good at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2020. With more than 20 other sites across the Philadelphia region, the city will opt to distribute the remaining resources from the stadium site, which was operating through a federal and state partnership.April 6, 2020
Illness
Pennsylvania company gets federal contract for in-home coronavirus test
OraShore Technologies, based in Bethlehem, is working on an at-home COVID-19 test that works using a saliva sample. The company received a grant from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, which is seeking tech that can broadly expand coronavirus testing in the United States.April 6, 2020
Police
Philly police lieutenant, 59, mourned after death from COVID-19
Philadelphia police Lt. James Walker, 59, died at Abington Memorial Hospital on April 5, 2020 after a battle with COVID-19. Walker was a veteran of the force, serving 33 years in the department. He is the first city employee to die of complications from the coronavirus.Just In
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