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 2, 2020
Prevention
Promising COVID-19 vaccine candidate from Pennsylvania researchers could be fast-tracked for clinical trials
A COVID-19 microneedle vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has been submitted to the FDA for approval to move forward with human clinical trials. The SARS-CoV-2 vaccine was created using past research on the SARS and MERS coronaviruses.April 1, 2020
Investigations
Man found dead in homicide at Jersey Shore home, prosecutors say
A 67-year-old Somers Point man was found dead at his Jersey Shore home on March 30, 2020. Atlantic County prosecutors are investigating the victim's death as a homicide.April 1, 2020
Housing
Philly reiterates suspension on evictions, urges residents to complete 2020 Census
Philadelphia renters cannot be evicted through April 30, because Pennsylvania courts will remain closed except for essential functions. Mayor Jim Kenney also asked city residents to complete the 2020 Census either online or using the mailed questionnaire.April 1, 2020
Business
Sheetz launches free meal program for kids during coronavirus pandemic
Sheetz's Kidz Meal Bagz, available at participating stores in six states, will include a turkey sandwich, a bag of chips and a drink. The Pennsylvania-based company will initially run the program for two weeks to help families in need during the coronavirus pandemic.April 1, 2020
Rentals
Pennsylvania plans to ban Airbnb rentals as COVID-19 cases rise in Poconos
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf will look to curb a rise in coronavirus cases in Monroe and Northampton counties, where short-term rental properties in the Poconos may be leading to an uptick in confirmed COVID-19 infections. The administration is developing guidance to remove Airbnb's and other properties from the state's list of life-sustaining businesses.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 31, 2020
Government
Mayor Kenney presses D.A. Krasner to 'vigorously' prosecute Philly's gun cases during coronavirus pandemic
Amid a spike in shootings during Philadelphia's coronavirus restrictions, Mayor Jim Kenney has urged District Attorney Larry Krasner to prosecute gun cases more strictly in the city.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
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 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.Just In
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