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.
December 24, 2020
Holiday
Havertown family's 'Seinfeld' homage makes Festivus celebration a charitable event
A Festivus display in Havertown, Delaware County, pays homage to the "Seinfeld" holiday and raises money for the Kevin Cain Memorial Fund, helping cancer patients and their families by providing financial assistance. The display outside the home of Katie McByrne and Brian Friend turns grievances into donations for the charity.December 23, 2020
Health News
COVID-19 community spread linked to lower survival rates at local hospitals, Penn researchers find
Hospital mortality rates for COVID-19 appear to be influenced by the degree of community spread in areas where patients are admitted, according to new research out of Penn Medicine and UnitedHealth Group. The study looked at data on 40,000 patients at 955 hospitals from January through June 2020.December 23, 2020
Fires
Pennsylvania firefighter rescues dog from burning barn making for heartwarming video
A firefighter made a brave rescue of a dog trapped inside a burning barn fire in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Lititz Fire Co., which responded to the scene, provided helmet cam footage of the rescue made by firefighter Ryan Balmer.December 23, 2020
Wildlife
Pennsylvania eagle cam goes live for seventh season in Hanover
The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Eagle Cam at Codorus State Park in Hanover is live for the 2021 season. This is the seventh year the popular livestream has run at the nest in Hanover.December 23, 2020
Fishing
New Jersey record blackfish caught off coast of Cape May
A New Jersey record 25-pound, 8-ounce blackfish was caught by Waretown resident Chris Sullivan off the coast of Cape May on Dec. 20, 2020. The tautog was reeled in on the Fishin' Fever Sportfishing Charter, led by Captain Tom Daffin.December 23, 2020
Flyers
Gritty gets green light to attend Flyers games in 2021
Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty made a public appeal to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to get an answer on whether or not he and other mascots will be able to attend hockey games during the 2021 season, which will again be shortened by the coronavirus pandemic. Fans will not be permitted to attend games when the season starts in mid-January.December 22, 2020
Restrictions
Philly extends stringent COVID-19 restrictions until Jan. 15
Philadelphia's COVID-19 restrictions on indoor dining and other high-risk settings will stay in effect until Jan. 15, 2021, city officials said Tuesday. The restrictions were implemented Nov. 20 and were originally set to expire on Jan. 1, but the health department pushed the date back to avoid another holiday surge after Christmas and New Year's.December 22, 2020
Investigations
Delco man allegedly used dead mother's mail-in ballot to vote for Donald Trump
Bruce Bartman, 70, of Delaware County, allegedly used his dead mother's driver's license number to fraudulently obtain a Pennsylvania mail-in ballot in the 2020 election. Prosecutors say Bartman voted for Donald Trump using the illegal ballot and unsuccessfully attempted a similar scheme using his dead mother-in-law's social security number.December 22, 2020
Comedians
Comedian John Mulaney checks into Pennsylvania rehab for alcohol, cocaine addiction
Comedian John Mulanely has reportedly entered a 60-day rehab program in Pennsylvania to seek help for recent struggles with alcohol and cocaine. The 38-year-old has talked openly in the past about his struggles with addiction, but had been sober since he was 23 years old.December 21, 2020
Media
Mike Jerrick talks about battle with COVID-19 in return to FOX 29
FOX 29 anchor Mike Jerrick returned to "Good Day Philadelphia" on Monday after missing three weeks due to COVID-19. The 70-year-old host discussed the ordeal of recovering from the virus and shared thanks to those who showed concern for him during his absence.Just In
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- School district renames headquarters after Constance E. Clayton, a former superintendent who put children first
- The Philly airport is preparing for an influx of travelers this summer. Here's how many it expects
- Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, a smaller version of the grocery store, to open on South Street
- The key to winning the PGA Championship at Aronimink? Top Tour caddies weigh in
- Report: Eagles will play the Jaguars in London in 2026
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