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.
June 30, 2020
Government
Philly delays green phase of COVID-19 reopening until Aug. 1, at the earliest
Philadelphia's COVID-19 green phase has been delayed by city officials as coronavirus cases spike across the country and signs of a second wave have appeared locally.June 30, 2020
Investigations
Police seek Northeast Philly arson suspect who lit himself on fire
An arson suspect in Northeast Philadelphia lit himself on fire during a June 19 incident that was captured on surveillance video. Police are seeking help from the public to identify the suspect.June 30, 2020
Health News
Philly, Pittsburgh rank among top cities for health care jobs, report finds
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are among the top 10 U.S. cities for job growth in the health care sector as the country rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study by Grand Canyon University.June 29, 2020
Investigations
After 33 years, police ID Georgia native whose body was found in Pennsylvania
Donna Kaye Griffin was found in Northampton County, Pennsylvania in 1987. She was not identified until 2020, when DNA analysis linked the former Georgia woman to her next of kin. Authorities are now looking to reopen the cold case.June 29, 2020
Food & Drink
Nifty Fifty's in South Philly hiring ahead of near-future opening
Diner chain Nifty Fifty's will soon return to South Philadelphia with a location at 10th Street and Oregon Avenue. The restaurant is hiring and plans to open soon in some capacity, even as the COVID-19 crisis continues to put heavy strain on the restaurant industry.June 29, 2020
Fireworks
Pennsylvania man dies in fireworks accident as pyrotechnics group projects 'all-time high' in sales
With record-breaking sales of fireworks across the United States in 2020, officials are concerned about safety ahead of the Fourth of July. In Scranton, Pennsylvania, a 31-year-old man died in a fireworks accident on June 27. Another man died in a fireworks accident in the Lehigh Valley on June 9.June 29, 2020
Housing
Philly launching second round of COVID-19 rental assistance program
Philadelphia's COVID-19 emergency rental assistance program will accept applications for a second round starting on July 6 and running through September 30, or until funds run out. Pennsylvania's $225 small business grant program will begin accepting applications on June 30.June 26, 2020
Illness
Philly entering 'second wave' of COVID-19, putting green phase in jeopardy
Philadelphia has issued a face mask requirement to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as the health commissioner warns of a second wave of the coronavirus. The city's plans to enter the green phase of Pennsylvania's reopening process on July 3 may now be delayed.June 26, 2020
Senior Health
Long-term use of muscle relaxants on alarming rise, Penn researchers find
Long-term use of muscle relaxant drugs is on the rise in the United States, according to an analysis by researchers at Penn Medicine. Despite little evidence supporting continued use of these drugs, physicians appear to be favoring them more as a therapy for chronic pain and muscle spasms.June 26, 2020
Investigations
Alleged Fishtown vigilante charged in assault on journalist
George Graf, 36, was charged with aggravated assault in an alleged attack on Jon Ehrens, a WHYY producer who was documenting a protest in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood on June 1. Graf allegedly was part of a vigilante group that claimed to be defending the neighborhood from looting.Just In
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