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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

May 11, 2020

Business

Curbside liquor sales give boost to PLCB, but push for reform looms during COVID-19 crisis

by Michael Tanenbaum

Fine Wine & Good Spirits has made progress in restoring business through online and curbside sales in Pennsylvania, but the hamstrung PLCB's state-run system is again in the crosshairs for reform during the coronavirus pandemic.

May 11, 2020

Illness

Philly-area COVID-19 hospitalizations down about 20% from April peak

by Michael Tanenbaum

As Philadelphia reduces the spread of COVID-19 under the stay-at-home order, hospitalizations have declined by about 20% over the past two weeks. The city still is not prepared to set a timeline for when it will enter the yellow phase of Pennsylvania's reopening plan.

May 8, 2020

Illness

Chester County clears hurdles to begin antibody testing of frontline workers

by Michael Tanenbaum

Chester County health officials will begin conducting COVID-19 antibody testing for front-line workers on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Longwood Gardens and the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus in Coatesville..

May 8, 2020

Transportation

SEPTA to resume most regular transit schedules, fare collection

by Michael Tanenbaum

SEPTA plans to resume most regular service on transit lines beginning May 17-18, including the return of fare collection. Maximum rider capacity and social distancing measures will continue to be enforced as the system transitions from the lifeline service schedule enacted amid the coronavirus pandemic.

May 8, 2020

Housing

Philly launches COVID-19 emergency rental assistance program

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program will provide up to three months of coverage on rent through federal grant funding. Eligible renters must apply between May 12-16, 2020.

May 8, 2020

Investigations

Bucks County shopper 'happy' to be charged with coughing on grocery store worker

by Michael Tanenbaum

James, Edelstein, 75, of Lower Makefield, allegedly coughed on an employee of Redner's Warehouse Markets in Middletown Township and told the victim he was infected with COVID-19.

May 7, 2020

Children's Health

Penn, CHOP researchers receive $1.05 million grant from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to study childhood obesity

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative awarded $1.05 million in grants to a pair of research teams at the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to study different aspects of the relationship between inflammation, childhood obesity and disease.

May 7, 2020

Investigations

Man fatally shot outside Acme grocery store in Northern Liberties

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal shooting that left a 24-year-old man dead and an 18-year-old man wounded outside the Acme supermarket in Northern Liberties on May 6, 2020.

May 7, 2020

Sixers

Charles Barkley says Sixers' Joel Embiid 'hates me' because of laziness criticism

by Michael Tanenbaum

NBA on TNT analyst Charley Barkley says his criticism of Sixers star Joel Embiid is just part of his job. Barkley believes Embiid hates him for calling him lazy and out of shape.

May 7, 2020

City Government

Philly details major tax revenue loss during coronavirus crisis

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia officials provided a breakdown of the impact the coronavirus pandemic and related economic restrictions had on the city's April tax revenue. Collections dropped by 47% overall, though a large portion of that decline is due to the delayed deadline for the business income and receipts tax.