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.
August 17, 2020
Music
Philly man somehow got Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl on an Instagram Live jam session
Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl appeared on the Instagram Live show of a Philadelphia fan who staged a Grohl-a-Thon to secure an appearance from the rock and roll legend. Pat Finnerty enjoyed a conversation with Grohl over the weekend.August 17, 2020
Prevention
Pennsylvania plans to launch Irish-made COVID-19 contact tracing app next month
In September, Pennsylvania will launch COVID Green, a contact tracing app that enables residents to receive notifications if they have potentially been exposed to the coronavirus. The app, developed by Irish software company Nearform, uses anonymous Bluetooth signals to protect the privacy of users.August 17, 2020
TV
John Oliver slams Philly attorney over racial bias in infamous jury selection training video
On HBO's "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver ran a segment on racial bias in jury selection in the United States. A 1986 training video showed former Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney Jack McMahon instructing prosecutors to avoid certain Black jurors to improve the chance of conviction.August 14, 2020
Investigations
Woman's body found inside Kingsessing home, police say
The body of a 41-year-old woman was found Friday afternoon inside a home in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia, police said. The victim's identity was not released and the circumstances of her death were not known.August 14, 2020
TV
Hulu lands rights to upcoming Sara Paulson horror film 'Run'
Hulu has acquired the distribution rights to "Run," a horror thriller film starring Sara Paulson and Kiera Allen. The movie was originally slated for release around Mother's Day, but was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Lionsgate sold the rights to Hulu.August 14, 2020
Business
These are fastest-selling new and used car models in Philly, analysis shows
Philadelphia's new and used car market during the COVID-19 crisis shows a mix of popular, pricy and budget vehicles are flying off the lots, according to analysis of sales by car search engine ISeeCars.com.August 14, 2020
Wildlife
Coast Guard rescues trapped sea turtle from encircling sharks off Cape May
A U.S. Coast Guard crew came to the rescue of a sea turtle that got trapped in a fishing net about 11 miles off the coast of Cape May, New Jersey. The turtle had become surrounded by sharks, but a report from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center helped save its life.August 13, 2020
Flyers
Montreal Canadiens coach released from hospital after post-game scare during Flyers series
Montreal Canadiens coach Claude Julien was hospitalized in Toronto with chest pains after Wednesday night's playoff loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. General manager Mark Bergevin said Julien, 60, will not return to the team for the remainder of the first round series in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs.August 13, 2020
Investigations
Philly police officer's widower charged with fraud for allegedly collecting cop's death benefits after remarrying
John Higgins, the husband of a Philadelphia police officer who died while on duty, allegedly received hundreds of thousands of dollars in survivor benefits by hiding his second marriage from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, according to prosecutors.August 13, 2020
Illness
Many COVID-19 patients aren't 'totally truthful' with Philly's contact tracers, health commissioner says
Philadelphia's contact tracers have had trouble gaining the cooperation of about one-third of COVID-19 patients. Many claim they cannot identify or share any contacts. Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said there remains "fear and mistrust" around contact tracing during the coronavirus pandemic.Just In
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