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.
March 31, 2020
Celebrities
DJ Jazzy Jeff diagnosed with pneumonia, suspects COVID-19
Artist, record producer and comedian DJ Jazzy Jeff is recovering from pneumonia and believes he was infected with COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. The Philly native and half of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince has been ill for most of March.March 31, 2020
Investigations
Altercation about coronavirus at Pennsylvania Sheetz store ends with gunfire
A fight at a Sheetz location in Johnstown, Cambria County, escalated dangerously when two men argued about covering up a cough in the store's parking lot. One man told the other to be more careful about spreading the coronavirus, leading to a altercation in which shots were fired.March 31, 2020
Media
Former Eagle Tra Thomas let go by 97.5 The Fanatic due to cutbacks
97.5 The Fanatic has parted ways with former Philadelphia Eagles lineman Tra Thomas, who joined the station as a morning host in 2018. Station owner Beasley Media Group reduced employee salaries in a measure to navigate the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.March 30, 2020
Illness
COVID-19 model projects death tolls, hospital needs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey
A statistical model of the coronavirus in the United States, developed by the Institute for Health Metrics & Evaluation, projects death tolls and hospital needs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and all other states as they confront COVID-19 in the months to come.March 30, 2020
Government
Philly takes down basketball hoops to stop pickup games, promote social distancing
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, Philadelphia will take down basketball hoops at hotspots where people continue to gather, ignoring social distancing guidelines.March 30, 2020
Eagles
Eagles' Zach Ertz shares hilarious photo highlighting the quarantine haircut dilemma
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz posted a photo of his wild blonde hair during his high school days, noting that business restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic might bring the look back. Barbershops and hair salons are largely closed in areas hard-hit by COVID-19.March 30, 2020
Government
New Jersey has 'no plans' to switch to self-service gas during coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Murphy says
Unlike Oregon, New Jersey will not be switching to self-service gas stations during the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday.March 27, 2020
Television
Gritty does his best impression of Joe Exotic from 'Tiger King'
Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty does his best impression of Joe Exotic, the big cat breeder whose rise and fall is featured in the wildly popular Netflix docuseries, "Tiger King."March 27, 2020
Health News
Philly to use Temple's Liacouras Center as field hospital if coronavirus cases surge
Temple University will provide the Liacouras Center in North Philadelphia for the city to use as surge hospital space during the coronavirus pandemic. Officials also announced two more people have died in Philadelphia as a result of COVID-19. A new Philly Pledge campaign with Sixers star Ben Simmons will raise money to support relief efforts during the pandemic.March 27, 2020
Obituaries
Philly-based flight attendant mourned after death from COVID-19
American Airlines flight attendant Paul Frishkorn, who was based out of Philadelphia International Airport, died this week after testing positive for COVID-19. Along with family and friends, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants mourned Frishkorn's death.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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