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 4, 2020
Illness
Philly surpasses 2,000 COVID-19 deaths, reports more than 1,800 daily cases
Philadelphia reported a new daily high of 1,816 COVID-19 cases on Friday and surpassed 2,000 coronavirus deaths, health department officials said. Pennsylvania is seeing hospitalizations rise sharply and has warned that the state is nearing its capacity in both beds and medical staff.December 4, 2020
Colleges
Temple will pay $700,000 in federal settlement over fudged business school rankings
Temple University reached a $700,000 settlement with the U.S. Department of Education to resolve an investigation into false data reporting by the Fox School of Business & Management. From 2014 to 2018, the Fox School deliberately provided false and misleading data to U.S. News & World report to inflate rankings for several of its programs.December 4, 2020
Investigations
New Jersey State Police investigating after body found on Brigantine Beach
New Jersey State Police are investigating the discovery of human remains found at Brigantine Beach in Atlantic County on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2020. The body was found by a passerby.December 3, 2020
Health News
Drexel University to launch Center on Racism and Health
Drexel University's new Center on Racism and Health will examine the historical roots and contemporary conditions that lead to disparities among marginalized communities. The center has been established with a $9 million gift from philanthropists Dana and David Dornsife.December 3, 2020
Investigations
Philadelphia father under investigation after son, 2, fatally shot in Bucks County
Jorddan Thornton, 27, of Philadelphia, was charged with child endangerment in the death of his two-year-old son on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. Investigators said the boy suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head at the Racquet Club Apartments in Middletown Township. The circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation.December 3, 2020
Media
97.5 The Fanatic hires John Kincade as new morning host
Veteran sports talk radio host John Kincade will join Philadelphia's 97.5 The Fanatic, taking over the morning slot previously led by Marc Farzetta. Kincade, a Delaware County native, spend two decades as co-host of the “Buck and Kincade” show on 680 The Fan in Atlanta.December 3, 2020
Media
FOX 29's Alex Holley, Thomas Drayton to host new late night TV show
FOX 29 will premiere a new late night television show, "The Feed AT Night," starring "Good Day Philadelphia" co-anchors Alex Holley and Thomas Drayton. The nightly show will cover trending social media topics of the day, from news and entertainment to culture, sports and lifestyle.December 2, 2020
Development
Plans for life sciences building unveiled in West Philly Opportunity Zone
Silverstein Properties and Cantor Fitzgerald are partnering with University Place Associates on a life sciences building in West Philadelphia. The project will feature office and lab space and is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. The Wistar Institute, a Philadelphia-based biomedical research firm, will be one of the lead tenants and 3.0 University Place.December 2, 2020
Development
Developer Bart Blatstein pitches second project along Washington Avenue
A proposal for a vacant lot at Washington Avenue and 13th Street would bring 375 apartments, office and retail space to an area that has been developing residential density in Philadelphia over the last several years. The project is proposed near the long-awaited complex from developer Bart Blatstein, who aims to add another 1,100 apartments to Broad Street and Washington Avenue.December 2, 2020
Investigations
Philly youth skateboarding club leader charged with sexually assaulting minors
Rodney Watkins, founder and longtime leader of Philadelphia youth skateboarding club Powerfulnailya, has been charged with the rape and sexual assault of two minors who say the alleged crimes occurred in 2011 and 2012.Just In
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