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 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 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
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
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.December 21, 2020
Investigations
Army soldier expected to face murder charges after corporal found dead in New Jersey
U.S. Army Cpl. Hayden Harris, 20, was found dead in Sussex County, New Jersey on Dec. 19, 2020. Harris, who was stationed at Fort Drum in upstate New York, went missing on Dec. 17. Fellow soldier Jamaal Mellish is expected to face murder and weapons charges in connection with Harris' death.December 21, 2020
Astronomy
How to stream the 'great conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn on Monday night
The rare "great conjunction" of Jupiter and Saturn on will be streamed online Monday night, Dec. 21, by the Lowell Observatory in Arizona and the Carnegie Science Observatory in California. The event brings the two gas planets into extremely close orbit, an phenomenon that hasn't been visible from Earth since March 4, 1226.December 21, 2020
Food & Drink
The Prime Rib steakhouse will return to Philly at Live! Casino & Hotel
The Prime Rib will open a new location at Live! Casino & Hotel in South Philadelphia when the long-awaitd project debuts in 2021 near the Sports Complex. Other restaurants planned for the casino include Lorenzo and Sons Pizza, Sang Kee Noodle Bar & Kitchen and Termini Brothers Bakery, as well as two new restaurants from TV personality Guy Fieri.Just In
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