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 18, 2020
Education
Philly school district pauses online instruction over state, federal equity mandates
Philadelphia School District superintendent Dr. William Hite explained why remote instruction for students must be limited to follow federal and state education department guidelines during the coronavirus closure period.March 18, 2020
Eagles
Malcolm Jenkins shares farewell to Philly after parting with Eagles
Safety Malcolm Jenkins will become a free agent after six seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, including a victory in Super Bowl LII. Jenkins shared his thoughts on his time in Philadelphia in a message to fans, announcing he plans to return to the city when he finishes his NFL career.March 17, 2020
Illness
Penn opens Philly's first drive-thru coronavirus testing site, other locations to follow
Philadelphia's first drive-thru coronavirus testing site is planned for the University of Pennsylvania. Only patients who have been directly referred by a physician will have access to COVID-19 tests, health officials said. A second site in Radnor Township also will be operated by Penn.March 17, 2020
Public Transportation
SEPTA expects to limit subway, bus service amid Philly's coronavirus response
A SEPTA official said it will likely reduce bus and subway service in the near future in line with the reduced ridership and its staffing limitations because of the coronavirus. And additional COVID-19 testing sites in Philadelphia and the suburbs have become operational through various health care systems in and around the city, officials said.March 17, 2020
Transportation
Pennsylvania Turnpike halts cash payments to mitigate spread of coronavirus
To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Pennsylvania Turnpike is temporarily freezing cash and credit card payments at tolls statewide. Motorists without E-ZPass will be invoiced by mail through the toll system's Toll By Plate program. The measure will remain in place for the time being as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds.March 17, 2020
Police
Philadelphia police alter low-level arrest policies during coronavirus crisis
Philadelphia police will limit arrests and avoid detaining individuals accused of low-level crimes as the city responds to the coronavirus crisis, Commissioner Danielle Outlaw announced. Arrests will be made "pursuant to an arrest warrant," which will be served at a later date. The modifications are meant to contain the spread of COVID-19.March 17, 2020
Health News
What are Philly's essential and non-essential businesses during coronavirus restrictions?
Philadelphia's restrictions on non-essential businesses during the coronavirus crisis will be in place at least through March 27, 2020. The city has provided guidelines and resources for business owners to seek relief and determine how the restrictions will affect them and what are essential businesses.March 16, 2020
March Madness
Temple, Delaware grads streaming Corona Madness NCAA tournament on Twitch
Corona Madness, a video game NCAA tournament, will be streamed on Twitch this week by two Philly-area friends who are filling the void of March Madness with a coronavirus-inspired production from a Doylestown basement.March 16, 2020
Eagles
Andy Reid recalls awestruck meeting with Elton John during Eagles coaching days
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid in an interview on radio station 610 Sports, recalled meet Elton John and Billy Joel while he was coaching the Philadelphia Eagles during the early part of his career. Reid was shocked by Elton John's football knowledge.March 16, 2020
Investigations
Malvern man charged in fatal shooting in Cheltenham Township
Kether Opitimius Massiaz, 22, of Malvern, was charged in the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Wendell Allison-Haulcey, of King of Prussia, on March 15, 2020 in Cheltenham Township. The shooting occurred amid restrictions in Montgomery County due to the coronavirus pandemic.Just In
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