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 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
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 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.April 17, 2020
Illness
Penn State Health begins using convalescent plasma to treat some COVID-19 patients
Penn State Health is now taking blood donations from recovered COVID-19 patients to try the experimental convalescent plasma therapy on those with severe coronavirus complications.April 17, 2020
Government
Framework emerging to lift coronavirus restrictions, but Pennsylvania, Philly officials not talking dates yet
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf discussed a broad framework that will be used to reopen the state pending progress in the containment of COVID-19. The state will move in phases and use a regional approach, though Wolf did not provide a timeline at this stage.April 17, 2020
Investigations
Pottstown woman allegedly killed boyfriend in domestic dispute, D.A. says
Caitlin Maurus, 21, allegedly stabbed 25-year-old Jaylin Matthew Thomas during a domestic dispute at their shared apartment in Pottstown on April 16, 2020. The incident marks the second homicide in Pottstown this month as Montgomery County confronts a spike in domestic violence calls.April 17, 2020
Filmmaking
Kevin Smith says 'Mallrats' sequel will incorporate coronavirus pandemic
New Jersey native and indie filmmaker Kevin Smith will rework his script for a long-awaited sequel to the cult classic "Mallrats," adding the impact of the coronavirus pandemic to his View Askewniverse.April 16, 2020
Crime
Domestic violence calls in Montgomery County spike during coronavirus pandemic
Montgomery County detectives reported an 8-9% increase in domestic violence 911 calls and police reports since the coronavirus pandemic intensified with restrictions on March 11, 2020. An analysis shows these incidents have seen a daily uptick over the last month.April 16, 2020
Mascots
Restless Gritty nails impressive bounce tricks during coronavirus quarantine
Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty continues to be the king of the quarantine, this time with a series of trick shots using a ping pong ball, pots and pans, and a solo cup. Trick shots of all kinds have popped up on social media as people try to combat boredom during the coronavirus pandemic.April 16, 2020
Illness
Uneven lab reports complicate Philly's COVID-19 progress, health commissioner says
Philadelphia is receiving inconsistent batches of COVID-19 test results from labs, making it difficult for the city to measure its day-to-day progress reducing coronavirus infections.Just In
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