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.
September 17, 2020
Health News
Temple, Penn scientists take step toward reversing spinal cord damage
Researchers in Philadelphia have found promising results in efforts to treat spinal cord injuries by activating metabolic pathways in glial cells to promote axon regeneration. A new study published in Cell Metabolism was led by scientists at Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania.September 17, 2020
Politics
Fetterman: Pennsylvania farmers will grow better marijuana than New Jersey's
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman urged state lawmakers to legalize marijuana before the the economic benefits are reaped by New Jersey, which will vote in a referendum on Nov. 3. Gov. Tom Wolf has ramped up efforts to boost the economy with legal marijuana to help Pennsylvania's recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.September 17, 2020
Courts
Man gets prison time for fatally punching dog walker at South Philly park
Matthew Oropeza, 25, will spend a minimum of two years in prison for fatally punching 38-year-old Drew Justice at Gold Star Park in South Philadelphia on Jan. 5, 2019. Justice had asked Oropeza to put his dogs on leashes in compliance with the rules of the park.September 16, 2020
Politics
Stephen Colbert offers Pennsylvania voters humorous guide to 2020 election
With the 2020 election approaching, Stephen Colbert put together a helpful video explaining how Pennsylvania voters can apply online for a mail-in ballot. Pennsylvania is considered a key battleground state in the presidential race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Election Day is Nov. 3.September 16, 2020
Road Closures
Philly announces home-game road closures to prevent Eagles tailgating
Philadelphia will shut down several roads near the sports complex during Eagles home games in order to prevent tailgating during the coronavirus pandemic. The closures will remain in effect until further notice.September 16, 2020
Government
Pennsylvania Senate considering mask law that would make defiance a misdemeanor crime
A bill under consideration in the Pennsylvania Senate would make it a misdemeanor crime not wear a face mask in public places covered by the state's emergency orders during the coronavirus pandemic.September 16, 2020
Odd News
Gettysburg tourist captures spooky ghost video at Civil War site
A tourist visiting Gettysburg captured a video of what appears to be two ghosts on the side of a road at the Civil War battleground. The video was filmed earlier in September when New Jersey resident Greg Yueller and his family took a trip to see the historic Pennsylvania town.September 15, 2020
Illness
Philly COVID-19 cases fall to lowest point since start of pandemic
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley reported that new cases of COVID-19 are now at their lowest since the first week of the coronavirus pandemic in March. An independent research group also published findings of a mask use study conducted in the city's outdoor spaces.September 15, 2020
Business
Yuengling unveils plans to expand to western states for first time
Pennsylvania-based brewer Yuengling has formed a partnership with Molson Coors that will expand the beer's distribution beyond its current 22-state footprint.September 15, 2020
Police
What happens to the ATVs, dirt bikes seized by Philly police?
Philadelphia Police are working to get illegal ATVs and dirt bikes off city streets, but what to do they do with the vehicles they seize?Just In
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