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.
January 21, 2021
Illness
Philly's official COVID-19 vaccine website goes online; residents can sign-up to be notified about getting their shots
Philadelphia's official COVID-19 vaccination sign-up website is now online, allowing residents to complete contact forms that ultimately will enable them to schedule appointments for the coronavirus inoculation. The health department and other vaccine partners will call those who complete the form based on vaccine supply and the city's eligibility guidelines.January 20, 2021
Investigations
9-year-old girl dies from accidental gunshot at North Philly home, police say
A nine-year-old girl died Wednesday after accidentally shooting herself in the head at her home in North Philadelphia, police said.January 20, 2021
Illness
Outcomes improving for critically ill COVID-19 patients, Penn study finds
Mortality rates for critically ill COVID-19 patients dropped significantly during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, even before evidence-based treatments were identified as capable of improving outcomes, a study led by researchers at Penn Medicine found. The study suggests dedicated hospital planning, communication and training played a major role in preventing deaths.January 20, 2021
Opioids
Philly health officials warn 'fentanyl is in everything' as meth, PCP overdoses rise
Fatal drug overdoses linked to mixtures involving the synthetic opioid fentanyl are responsible for an anticipated record year in overdose deaths in Philadelphia, the health department announced. The drug is appearing more frequently in combination with methamphetamine and PCP, impacting drug users who don't have previous exposure to such a powerful opioid.January 20, 2021
Inauguration
Bernie Sanders' bundled-up Inauguration Day pose is now a bobblehead
Bernie Sanders' outfit at Wednesday's inauguration of President Joe Biden was a sensation on social media, where fans turned the Vermont senator's pose into a collection of memes. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is now accepting pre-orders for a $25 Sanders bobblehead.January 19, 2021
Addiction
Former St. Joe's star Delonte West hired by Florida rehab facility
Delonte West will remain as an employee at the rehab facility that he entered for help last fall. The former NBA player and standout at St. Joseph's University struggled with addiction and homelessness for years after his basketball career ended. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban stepped in to help West get on the right track.January 19, 2021
Investigations
Toddler found safe after Pennsylvania Amber Alert issued in Philadelphia
A Pennsylvania Amber Alert was issued for one-year-old Nova White, a toddler who went missing in Philadelphia with 32-year-old Ronald White, state police said.January 19, 2021
Wildlife
Rare snowy owl spotted in Pennsylvania draws spectators
A snowy owl made a rare appearance in Middlesex Township, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2021. The bird, usually found in the Arctic and Canada, attracted a crowd of birdwatchers and photographers to Cumberland County.January 19, 2021
Prevention
Philly opens COVID-19 vaccine access to some frontline workers, seniors
Philadelphia has entered Phase 1B of the city's COVID-19 vaccination plan, which will opens access to certain groups of essential workers, people over the age of 75 and people with high-risk conditions such as diabetes, cancer and chronic kidney disease.January 18, 2021
Investigations
14-year-old New Jersey boy charged with homicide in Brick Township
Ocean County prosecutors have charged a 14-year-old boy in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 38-year-old man in Brick Township, New Jersey.Just In
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