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.
March 27, 2020
Television
Gritty does his best impression of Joe Exotic from 'Tiger King'
Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty does his best impression of Joe Exotic, the big cat breeder whose rise and fall is featured in the wildly popular Netflix docuseries, "Tiger King."March 27, 2020
Government
What to know about the federal coronavirus stimulus checks – and how to get yours
Millions of Americans will receive coronavirus stimulus checks as part of a relief package addressing the unprecedented economic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Treasury Department will provide ongoing public awareness about the program in the days and weeks ahead.March 26, 2020
Government
Philly cuts off Hahnemann negotiations in search for COVID-19 field hospital, quarantine space
The former Hahnemann University Hospital building in Philadelphia will not be used to expand the city's response capacity during the coronavirus pandemic. Philadelphia had been negotiating with the owner of the building, Joel Freedman, but could not reach an agreement.March 26, 2020
Business
Wawa announces free coffee for health care workers, first responders during coronavirus pandemic
Wawa will provide free coffee to all health care workers and first responders in the areas the company serves during the coronavirus pandemic. The convenience store has locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Florida and Washington, D.C.March 26, 2020
Celebrities
Kevin Hart shares nightmare North Philly youth football confession
North Philadelphia native Kevin Hart described his one and only youth football game with the Nicetown Steelers, one he remembers vividly for all the wrong reasons. The comedian and actor is filming a series of vlogs at home while production work is halted during the coronavirus pandemic.March 26, 2020
Nonprofits
Philabundance temporarily closes after employee reports COVID-19 contact
Philabundance serves meals to thousands of people across the Delaware Valley each week. The nonprofit organization will close from March 26 through March 29 as a precaution after two staff members reported possible contact with someone with COVID-19.March 25, 2020
Government
Philly health commissioner urges 14-day quarantine for recent travelers to New York City
Anyone in Philadelphia who has recently traveled to New York City is urged to begin a strict 14-day quarantine to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said Wednesday. New York City has become the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.March 25, 2020
Maps
Geolocation data map gives Philly, surrounding counties 'A' for social distancing
Philadelphia and the surrounding counties have received high grades for social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, according to location data used to build an interactive map. Unacast, a startup, used smartphone GPS data to determine how the United States is responding to public health recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19.March 25, 2020
NBA
Sixers' Joel Embiid supports Karl-Anthony Towns, whose mom is in coma with COVID-19
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid reached out to Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns after he announced his mother was fighting for her life with the coronavirus. Towns, a New Jersey native, scuffled with Embiid back in October during a game at the Wells Fargo Center.March 25, 2020
Illness
Philly, Delco report first deaths from coronavirus
Philadelphia and Delaware County each recorded their first deaths from coronavirus on March 25, 2020. In Philadelphia, the victim was a man in his fifties with underlying conditions. In Delaware County, both victims were seniors, an 85-year-old man and an 86-year-old woman.Just In
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