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.
July 29, 2020
Investigations
Two women charged in alleged $400,000 theft from Bucks County Community College
Precious A. Etsekhume and Kathryne Ivana Simon, of the Bronx, allegedly conspired to steal more than $400,000 from Bucks County Community College by pretending to be affiliated with a construction company seeking payment for legitimate business.July 29, 2020
Controversies
Gov. Wolf, Pa. leaders call for Philly NAACP president to resign after posting anti-Semitic meme
Philadelphia NAACP President Rodney Muhammad shared an anti-Semitic meme on Facebook last week, prompting leaders across Pennsylvania to call for his resignation. Muhammad deleted the post and vowed to work with the Jewish community, but still has not apologized directly for the offensive post.July 29, 2020
Obituaries
Malik B., founding member of The Roots, dies at 47
Malik. B, a founding member of the Philadelphia hip-hop group The Roots, died at 47 years old. The rapper appeared on The Roots' first four albums and was an integral part of leading the crew to their 1999 breakthrough record "Things Fall Apart."July 28, 2020
Health News
In health care field, family doctors now appear at highest risk of COVID-19 death
During the coronavirus pandemic, primary care doctors have died at higher rates globally than doctors who work in front line settings such as hospitals. Researchers at Penn Medicine believe this is because family physician's offices are less likely to have personal protective equipment, and patients show up during early stages of the illness, while still highly contagious.July 28, 2020
Food & Drink
Baltimore's famed Chaps Pit Beef opens location in Delco
Chaps Pit Beef now has a franchise location near Media, Delaware County, opened by former Philadelphia Phillies beat writer Paul Hagen. The Baltimore sandwich chain has achieved fame since it opened in 1987, appearing in HBO's "The Wire" and Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."July 28, 2020
Illness
In Philly, COVID-19 contact tracing shows relatives, Jersey Shore trips a big source of spread
Philadelphia's COVID-19 contact tracers have found several trends emerge during interviews with city residents, including a high rate of cases that are linked to relatives, family gatherings and visits to New Jersey beaches.July 28, 2020
Investigations
Ex-boyfriend fatally stabbed teen at Meadowbrook Station, prosecutors allege
Montgomery County prosecutors charged Gilbert Newton III, 18, with murder and related offenses in the stabbing of 18-year-old Morgan McCaffery at SEPTA's Meadowbrook Station in Abington Township.July 27, 2020
Eagles
Eagles honor Kobe Bryant with mural of '10 rules' at practice facility
The Philadelphia Eagles have honored the late Kobe Bryant with a mural at the NovaCare Complex, including 10 rules from the five-time NBA Champion, Bryant, a Lower Merion native, died earlier this year in a helicopter crash in California.July 27, 2020
Gyms
Atilis Gym owners charged after defying New Jersey court order to shut down
Atilis Gym owners Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti were arrested Monday morning amid an ongoing battle over New Jersey's COVID-19 restrictions. The owners defied a ruling by a New Jersey judge to shut down after failing an inspection by the Camden County Health Department.July 27, 2020
Eagles
Eagles add Pepsi as official partner, drop Coca-Cola at Lincoln Financial Field
The Philadelphia Eagles and Pepsi Co have agreed on a seven-year partnership at Lincoln Financial Field, ending the team's eight-year run with Coca-Cola as its official stadium provider.Just In
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