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.
May 20, 2020
Lawsuits
Anonymous NFL player alleges sexual assault on New Jersey-bound United Airlines flight
A lawsuit filed by an anonymous NFL player alleges that a female passenger on a United Airlines flight harassed and sexually assaulted him in February. Flight attendants failed to properly respond to multiple complaints from the NFL player and another friend who witnessed the assault, according to the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court.May 20, 2020
Development
Amazon confirms plan for new fulfillment center, 1,000 jobs near Wilmington
Amazon will bring 1,000 new jobs to the Wilmington area with a new customer fulfillment center at the sire of the old General Motors assembly plant new Newport, officials said. The 820,000-square-foot facility will be Amazon's third fulfillment center in Delaware.May 20, 2020
Prevention
Face masks will be crucial when Philly begins reopening, health commish says
It will be critical for residents to wear face masks when Philadelphia advances to the yellow phase of Pennsylvania's reopening plan, Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said. The city's COVID-19 cases continue to fall toward the benchmark set by the state to begin the reopening process.May 20, 2020
Prevention
Jefferson partners with Indian biotech firm on dual COVID-19-rabies vaccine
Thomas Jefferson University's Vaccine Center is developing a COVID-19 vaccine candidate that uses the existing rabies vaccine as a carrier for the SARS-CoV-2 antigen. A partnership with Bharat Biotech will help with end-to-end development for the vaccine, from clinical trials to commercial licensure.May 19, 2020
Illness
Philly's daily COVID-19 cases 'dropping fairly rapidly' as city tops 20,000 total
Philadelphia is beginning to see accelerated progress in reducing the spread of COVID-19, Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said. While the city doesn't have a timeline, it is beginning move more quickly toward the hitting benchmarks for entering the yellow phase of the Pennsylvania's reopening plan.May 19, 2020
Food & Drink
Popular Malaysian restaurant Saté Kampar on East Passyunk closes, citing lease issue
Saté Kampar, a Malaysian BYO on East Passyunk Avenue in South Philly, will close until it is able to find a new location. Owner Ange Branca said the lease expired amid the COVID-19 crisis and the restaurant was unable to reach a new agreement.May 19, 2020
Politics
Montgomery County commissioners clash over face masks during COVID-19 briefing
Montgomery County Commissioners Dr. Valerie Arkoosh and Joe Gale argued about the importance of face masks during a COVID-19 press briefing on May 18, 2020. Arkoosh chided Gale for not wearing a mask while attending a flag event for veterans at St. Matthews Cemetery in Conshohocken.May 18, 2020
Police
Philly police seize more than 60 illegal ATVs, dirt bikes during weekend
Philadelphia police seized illegal ATVs and dirt bikes across the city after receiving complaints from residents, officials said. It was not immediately clear whether the seizures were connected to the COVID-19 crisis and enforcing social distancing.May 18, 2020
Government
Key to COVID-19 crisis: 'Don't be a jerk,' Philly managing director says
Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy joined other city officials in urging residents not to visit the Jersey Shore over Memorial Day weekend in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Abernathy said the key to the crisis is, "Don't be a jerk."May 18, 2020
Business
Mad River Manyunk, Farmicia in Old City to close as result of coronavirus crisis
Mad River Manayunk and Farmacia in Old City, two popular Philadelphia bars that have been around for more than a decade, will close due to the coronavirus crisis. The restaurant industry has been among the hardest hit across the United States.Just In
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