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 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
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 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 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.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
Government
What to know about the federal coronavirus stimulus checks – and how to get yours
Millions of Americans will receive coronavirus stimulus checks as part of a relief package addressing the unprecedented economic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Treasury Department will provide ongoing public awareness about the program in the days and weeks ahead.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 26, 2020
Nonprofits
Philabundance temporarily closes after employee reports COVID-19 contact
Philabundance serves meals to thousands of people across the Delaware Valley each week. The nonprofit organization will close from March 26 through March 29 as a precaution after two staff members reported possible contact with someone with COVID-19.March 26, 2020
Government
Philly cuts off Hahnemann negotiations in search for COVID-19 field hospital, quarantine space
The former Hahnemann University Hospital building in Philadelphia will not be used to expand the city's response capacity during the coronavirus pandemic. Philadelphia had been negotiating with the owner of the building, Joel Freedman, but could not reach an agreement.March 26, 2020
Celebrities
Kevin Hart shares nightmare North Philly youth football confession
North Philadelphia native Kevin Hart described his one and only youth football game with the Nicetown Steelers, one he remembers vividly for all the wrong reasons. The comedian and actor is filming a series of vlogs at home while production work is halted during the coronavirus pandemic.Just In
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