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 5, 2021
Investigations
Upper Darby police looking for missing couple; boyfriend's car found on fire in Philly
Authorities in Upper Darby are searching for 21-year-old Dianna Brice and 23-year-old Justin Smith, who were last seen together on March 30, 2021. Smith's car was found on fire in Southwest Philadelphia that afternoon, investigators said. Brice is 14 weeks pregnant and has a four-year-old son.April 2, 2021
Odd News
MMA fighter loses his finger during South Philly match on April Fools' Day
Khetag Pliev, an MMA fighter and professional boxer, had his finger severed from his hand during a bout at the CFFC 94 event in Philadelphia on April 1, 2021. The fight was held at 2300 Arena. Pliev lost the fight by TKO, but the finger was found inside his glove and later reattached at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.April 2, 2021
Eagles
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts switches jersey number from 2 to 1
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts wear No. 1 on his jersey for the 2021 NFL season, instead of No. 2, which he wore last season. The team released a list of new numbers for the upcoming year, with Hurts' switch standing out as he reaches the top of the depth chart. The NFL also is considering a rule change that would allow more players to wear single-digit jersey jersey numbers.April 2, 2021
Investigations
Camden family pleads for info on woman's suspicious death in 2009
Stephanie Rosado, 26, disappeared from Camden on Easter Sunday in 2009. Her remains were later found washed up along the Delaware River. Her family, joined by Camden County prosecutors, are hoping to drum up new information in the investigation of her death.April 2, 2021
Film
As 'Concrete Cowboy' hits Netflix, GoFundMe campaigns seek support for Philly horseback riders
The Netflix premiere of "Concrete Cowboy," a film about Philadelphia's Black urban horseback riders, comes as two local organizations are raising money on GoFundMe for projects that will keep the tradition alive. The Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club and the Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy have each launched fundraising campaigns.April 1, 2021
Investigations
Philly police inspector, former detective charged in off-duty assault that occurred last summer
Philadelphia Police Inspector James Smith, a 30-year veteran of the department, and his older brother, Patrick Smith, a former police detective, were charged Thursday with assaulting a man with Asperger's syndrome while off-duty on Aug. 19, 2020. An internal affairs investigation determined that the pursuit happened without cause and violated department policy.April 1, 2021
Illness
New Penn Nerve Center assembles interdisciplinary team to treat challenging disorders
The Penn Nerve Center, 3737 Market Street in West Philadelphia, is the region's first interdisciplinary center focused on treating nerve disorders. Conditions treated at the center include traumatic nerve injuries, nerve entrapment, nerve compression and nerve tumors — offering diagnosis and treatment in one location.March 31, 2021
Obituaries
Philly native who founded DogVacay dies in Miami Beach boating accident
Aaron Hirschhorn, the 42-year-old founder of DogVacay and Gallant, died in a boating accident in Miami Beach on March 28, 2021. Hirschhorn appeared on ABC's "Shark Tank" in 2019 and secured an investment from Lori Greiner and Anne Wojcicki. He grew up in Philadelphia and attended Swarthmore College.March 31, 2021
Prevention
Pennsylvania to make COVID-19 vaccine available to everyone 16 and older on April 19
Pennsylvania will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all residents ages 16 and older on April 19, 2021. The state is moving to Phase 1B on April 5 and Phase 1C on April 12. Philadelphia, which has its own vaccine guidelines, will instead aim to have vaccines available to everyone by May 1.March 31, 2021
TV
New trailer for HBO's 'Mare of Easttown' has more of Kate Winslet channeling Delco
Kate Winslet will star as a detective in HBO's upcoming limited series "Mare of Easttown," a murder mystery drama based in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The series is set to premiere on April 18.Just In
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