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 13, 2020
Health News
Penn Medicine restricts visitation, plans rescheduling of outpatient visits because of coronavirus
Penn Medicine facilities and other Philadelphia hospital networks are restricting visitation access in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Some appointments and procedures may also be rescheduled or made virtual in order to adjust to the demands of COVID-19.March 13, 2020
Business
King of Prussia Mall closes as part of coronavirus mitigation efforts
The King of Prussia Mall defied an order from Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf to shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic, as has been urged for all non-essential retail businesses in Montgomery County. The governor's orders are not legally mandatory at this time.March 13, 2020
Coronavirus
Charles Barkley's 180° on coronavirus pandemic mirrors stubborn shift in public perception
NBA analyst Charles Barkley went from unconcerned about the coronavirus to feeling sick within a matter of days. The change of attitude about the COVID-19 pandemic is happening across the United States, but those who remain unconvinced can learn from Barkley's folly.March 13, 2020
Business
Comcast boosts some broadband speeds, urges Philly HQ employees to work from home
Comcast has advised employees at its Center City headquarters to work remotely if possible through April 12 in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The company has also boosted internet speeds and cut prices for qualified low-income customers.March 12, 2020
Illness
Six Chester County police officers possibly exposed to coronavirus
The Chester County Health Department is monitoring the cases of six police officers, including four from West Goshen, who had direct contact with an officer in Montgomery County who has been diagnosed with coronavirus. As of March 12, Chester County has not had any confirmed cases of COVID-19.March 12, 2020
Podcasts
Joe Rogan's podcast goes in-depth on coronavirus pandemic with infectious disease expert
Infectious disease epidemiologist Michael Osterholm joined the "Joe Rogan Experience" on March 11, 2020 to discuss the coronavirus pandemic. Osterholm is the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy. and the author of, "Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Deadly Germs."March 12, 2020
Food & Drink
Man's Wawa vs. Sheetz rant claims to give 'unbiased' view on convenience stores
The perennial debate over which Pennsylvania convenience store chain is better — Wawa or Sheetz — is answered by a man who believes his view is unclouded by regional favoritism.March 12, 2020
Art
Wire artist installs Danny DeVito sculpture in South Philly
A wire sculpture of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star Danny DeVito is hanging in South Philadelphia thanks to a gift from Baltimore street artist Bmore Reed. The sculpture is dangling from a power line at the intersection of Broad Street and Washington Avenue.March 11, 2020
Illness
Expanded telehealth services are needed as coronavirus spreads, Jefferson doc says
Telemedicine could become an important containment strategy for the coronavirus pandemic, according to Dr. Judd Hollander of Jefferson Health's Emergency Medicine Department. Hollander argues that telehealth coordination will limit the exposure risk for providers, patients and the general public as COVID-19 spreads.March 11, 2020
Investigations
Drunken Pennsylvania man allegedly tried to kiss state troopers
Michael Alan Schaffer, 41, was charged with aggravated assault and related offenses after an altercation with Pennsylvania State Police troopers in Punxsutawney on March 2. Investigators said Schaffer made multiple attempts to kiss the troopers before a struggle broke out during an attempt to restrain him.Just In
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