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 10, 2020
Illness
Coronavirus and colleges: Penn, Temple, West Chester U. switch to online classes for rest of spring semester
Colleges in the Philadelphia area are combating the spread of the coronavirus by moving classes online, extending spring breaks, and restricting gatherings on campus in the coming weeks and months. Penn, Temple, Drexel, Villanova, Jefferson and more are releasing information on their response at websites dedicated to COVID-19 resources. Most colleges already have canceled sponsored trips and classes overseas in the wake of COVID-19. Those who are returning from international travel, or planing to travel, are being required to self-monitor at home for 14 days before returning to campus. The same is asked of visitors.March 10, 2020
Development
Real estate developer hints at plans for Airbnb, brewery in docked SS United States
New York real estate developer RXR Realty hopes to transform the SS United States, which has been docked in Philadelphia for more than two decades, into a Airbnb venue with a brewery and food hall. Preservationists have fought for years to find a new life for the former luxury ocean liner.March 9, 2020
Investigations
Man pleads guilty in fatal punch of dog walker at South Philly park
Matthew Oropeza, 25, pleaded guilty to throwing a fatal punch at 38-year-old Drew Justice at Gold Star Park in South Philadelphia on Jan. 5, 2019. Justice, who was at the park with his fiance and their dog, had asked Justice to leash his dogs prior to the confrontation.March 9, 2020
Investigations
Man charged in fatal shooting of former Temple University football player
Anthony Nieves, 22, is charged with the shooting of Zaire Williams in North Philadelphia on March 2, 2020. Williams, 25, formerly played running back for the Temple Owls.March 9, 2020
Flights
Flight to New Jersey diverted over complaints about coughing, sneezing passenger
A disruption on a United Airlines flight from Colorado to New Jersey caused officials to make an unscheduled stop in Denver. Passengers aboard the flight became unruly over the presence of another passenger who was coughing and sneezing, creating fear of exposure to coronavirus.March 9, 2020
Illness
New Jersey coronavirus patient, 32, describes experience with illness
James Cai, 32, a New Jersey physician assistant, was diagnosed with coronavirus last week. He urged the public to take the virus seriously and shared the symptoms he's experienced since being hospitalized at Hackensack University Medical Center.March 6, 2020
Illness
Coronavirus case diagnosed in Camden County, health officials say
A Camden County man has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, becoming the third case reported in New Jersey. The patient is being treated at Jefferson Health in Cherry Hill, said local health officials, who assured the public the county has a plan in place to handle the arrival of the virus.March 6, 2020
Investigations
Abington police warn of car thieves tricking food delivery drivers
Two food delivery drivers in Abington and Jenkintown had their cars stolen in an apparent scam to lure them to empty apartments. Police are warning drivers to lock their cars and keep their keys with them.March 6, 2020
Astronauts
Astronaut shares stunning photo of Philadelphia from space
Astronaut Jessica Meir took a photo pf Philadelphia from the International Space Station, shouting out cheesesteaks and the Liberty Bell from above. Meir is currently aboard the ISS for NASA's Expedition 61 and 62.March 6, 2020
Emergencies
Five businesses destroyed in fire at Cherry Hill shopping center
A fire broke out on March 6, 2020 at a Cherry Hill shopping center located at 484 Evesham Road. Several businesses were destroyed by the flames, firefighters said.Just In
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