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 5, 2020
Weather
Penn radiation therapist recounts storm rescue at Doylestown daycare
The Children's Village Childcare Center, part of the Doylestown Health system, suffered severe damage during the peak of Tropical Storm Isaias on Tuesday. Kevin Weber, a radiation therapist at a nearby Penn Medicine facility, was among those who helped evacuate children at the daycare center.August 4, 2020
NCAA
Rutgers football team quarantined amid growing COVID-19 outbreak
Rutgers University football players are isolating in campus dorms amid a COVID-19 outbreak that has impacted at least 28 members of the team. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he does not plan to intervene in whether the university moves forward with the 2020 season.August 4, 2020
Illness
Philly sees week of improvement as COVID-19 cases decline
Philadelphia reported declining COVID-19 infections over the past week, as well as a drop in the percentage of tests coming back positive. The improvement comes after several weeks of growing numbers amid a surge across the United States.August 4, 2020
Investigations
Philadelphia Parking Authority worker stabbed in Center City, police say
A Philadelphia Parking Authority worker was stabbed four times while on duty in Center City on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. Police arrested a suspect after the incident occurred in the area of 10th and Locust Streets. The victim was treated for his injuries at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.August 3, 2020
Weather
Live beach cams track Tropical Storm Isaias as it heads north
As Tropical Storm Isaias makes landfall in the Carolinas, a live stream from the Frying Pan Ocean Cam, located off the Outer Banks, shows storm conditions. The Eastern Seaboard of the United States is expected to see significant rainfall, flooding and damage from Isaias from late Monday into Tuesday. Several cameras positioned at the Jersey Shore also show live footage from the coast.August 3, 2020
Crime
Pennsylvania launches violence data dashboard to track statewide trends
The Pennsylvania Department of Health launched a violence data dashboard that will track trends in homicides and hospitalizations across the state. The goal is to develop insights that can help guide policy to reduce violence in Pennsylvania.August 3, 2020
Business
Wawa announces closure of troubled Broad and Walnut store
Wawa permanently closed its store at Broad and Walnut streets in Center City Philadelphia, pointing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as a reason for the difficult decision. The store had been known for large crowds and reduced its operating hours in 2018 after a string of crime.August 3, 2020
Investigations
Man charged in fatal shooting of 7-year-old boy in West Philly
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw lamented the fatal shooting of 7-year-old Zamar Jones in West Philadelphia on Aug. 1, 2020. Police have arrested 27-year-old Christopher Linder and continue to search for two others allegedly involved in the shooting. Jones was pronounced dead late Monday afternoon.July 31, 2020
Musicians
Questlove shares hilarious story about how Malik B. was his 'oil guru' in Philly
The Roots drummer and DJ Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson opened up about their friendships with Malik B., a founding member of the Philadelphia hip hop group who died this week at 47 years old.July 31, 2020
Wawa
Wawa launches Beyond Meat sausage for Sizzlis, custom orders
A new partnership between Wawa and Beyond Meat brings a plant-based sausage options to Sizzlis, breakfast bowls and custom sandwiches.Just In
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