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 14, 2020
Investigations
Philly police seek driver in fatal hit-and-run in Callowhill
A Philadelphia man was killed in a hit-and-run incident in the 700 block of Callowhill Street on April 13, 2020. Police are searching for the driver and the vehicle, a gold Honda Accord that sustained damage in the crash.April 13, 2020
Investigations
Pottstown man allegedly strangled his wife to death during domestic dispute, D.A. says
Michael Hatfield, 69, of Pottstown, allegedly killed his wife after a disagreement on April 8, 2020. Prosecutors in Montgomery County said Hatfield confessed to strangling the victim.April 13, 2020
Prevention
Aramark begins manufacturing personal protective equipment
Aramark will produce lab coats, work shirts, pants, coveralls, scrubs, isolation gowns, and respirator and medical masks to assist frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic.April 13, 2020
Obituaries
Mother of NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns dies from COVID-19
Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, the mother of NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns, died from coronavirus complications, according to a statement from the family. Cruz-Towns was 58 years old.April 13, 2020
Government
Philly makes urgent request to Congress for PPE, rapid COVID-19 testing
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has reached out to Congress to request municipal fund reimbursement, personal protective equipment and rapid COVID-19 testing capacity as the city continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.April 10, 2020
Government
In open letter, Mayor Kenney says Philly spirit will return to 'silent streets'
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney wrote an open letter to the city in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, urging residents to sacrifice now in order to return even stronger when the health crisis has passes.April 10, 2020
SEPTA
SEPTA, Philly officials address viral video of police removing unmasked man from bus
SEPTA officials will not require passengers to wear masks or facial coverings in order to ride it's busses and trains, but they are strongly encouraging people to show courtesy to drivers and other passengers. The requirement was removed after a viral video showed Philadelphia police forcibly remove a man from a bus in Center City.April 10, 2020
Illness
Montgomery County to open East Norriton surge hospital, Blue Bell testing site for COVID-19
Montgomery County is slated to open a surge hospital at East Norriton's Suburban Community Hospital and will relocate its COVID-19 testing site to Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, officials said.April 10, 2020
Investigations
Philadelphia police fatally shoot man, injure woman in Grays Ferry incident
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that killed on man and injured a woman on April 10 in the Grays Ferry section of the city. Police opened fire on the two suspects after the woman pointed a gun at them, authorities said.April 9, 2020
Government
Vice President Mike Pence urges Philly to ramp up social distancing 'now more than ever'
Vice President Mike Pence said the federal government will send additional resources to Pennsylvania to combat the coronavirus pandemic. The White House views the Philadelphia area as a potential hot spot for COVID-19.Just In
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