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.
April 15, 2020
Nature
Delaware River named 2020 River of the Year by national environmental organization
The Delaware River was named the 2020 river of the year by national environmental organization American Rivers. The annual report recognizes the Delaware River's remarkable turnaround from the mid-20th century to reduce pollution, restore wildlife and implement lasting protections.April 15, 2020
Investigations
Delco man charged in fatal shooting on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line
Tahmir Banks, 21, of Lansdowne, is charged with homicide and related offenses in the March 30 shooting of 41-year-old Nicholas Troxell, who was killed while riding a SEPTA subway.April 14, 2020
Prisons
Philly provides racial breakdown of COVID-19 cases, reports first inmate death
A Philadelphia inmate became the person person in the city's prison population to die from COVID-19, officials said Tuesday. The health department also provided a racial and ethnic breakdown of coronavirus cases in Philadelphia.April 14, 2020
Illness
With FDA approval, Rutgers saliva test for COVID-19 poised to scale up in United States
The saliva test for the coronavirus created by Rutgers University researchers could scale up to tens of thousands of tests daily, according to scientists. After receiving FDA approval, RUCDR Infinite Biologics has been in contact with federal officials and life sciences companies to broadly scale up COVID-19 testing in the United States and globally.April 14, 2020
Wildlife
Philly woman films 'Pizza Groundhog' munching a slice in Brewerytown
In the strange time of quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic, a Philadelphia woman saw a groundhog outside her home eating a slice of pizza. The video from her Brewerytown home has since gone viral.April 14, 2020
Investigations
New Jersey man arrested twice for 'belligerent' threats at two Wawa locations
Stephen Breza, 70, of Toms River, refused to wear a mask at two separate Wawa locations in New Jersey on April 11. He was arrested at both stores after he allegedly threatened employees and customers, police said. Breza was charged with violating the state's emergency orders during the coronavirus pandemic.April 14, 2020
Investigations
Philly police seek driver in fatal hit-and-run in Callowhill
A Philadelphia man was killed in a hit-and-run incident in the 700 block of Callowhill Street on April 13, 2020. Police are searching for the driver and the vehicle, a gold Honda Accord that sustained damage in the crash.April 13, 2020
Government
Philly makes urgent request to Congress for PPE, rapid COVID-19 testing
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has reached out to Congress to request municipal fund reimbursement, personal protective equipment and rapid COVID-19 testing capacity as the city continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.April 13, 2020
Prevention
Aramark begins manufacturing personal protective equipment
Aramark will produce lab coats, work shirts, pants, coveralls, scrubs, isolation gowns, and respirator and medical masks to assist frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic.April 13, 2020
Investigations
Pottstown man allegedly strangled his wife to death during domestic dispute, D.A. says
Michael Hatfield, 69, of Pottstown, allegedly killed his wife after a disagreement on April 8, 2020. Prosecutors in Montgomery County said Hatfield confessed to strangling the victim.Just In
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