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 6, 2020
Astronauts
Astronaut shares stunning photo of Philadelphia from space
Astronaut Jessica Meir took a photo pf Philadelphia from the International Space Station, shouting out cheesesteaks and the Liberty Bell from above. Meir is currently aboard the ISS for NASA's Expedition 61 and 62.March 6, 2020
Illness
Coronavirus case diagnosed in Camden County, health officials say
A Camden County man has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, becoming the third case reported in New Jersey. The patient is being treated at Jefferson Health in Cherry Hill, said local health officials, who assured the public the county has a plan in place to handle the arrival of the virus.March 6, 2020
Emergencies
Five businesses destroyed in fire at Cherry Hill shopping center
A fire broke out on March 6, 2020 at a Cherry Hill shopping center located at 484 Evesham Road. Several businesses were destroyed by the flames, firefighters said.March 5, 2020
Wildlife
Rare alligator gar fish found at Delco park, police say
An alligator gar fish was found by a Radnor Township resident at Fenimore Park. The rare fish, which usually doesn't live this far north, will be preserved for educational purposes, according to the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission.March 5, 2020
Investigations
Former Philadelphia Union player brutally killed in Colombia, police say
Juan Diego González, who played for the Philadelphia Union during their inaugural 2010 season, was found dead in Colombia's Medellin River on Feb. 27. His dismembered body was identified on March 5. Authorities believe the retired soccer player may have been killed over a dispute involving money.March 5, 2020
Healthy Eating
Swapping in olive oil for butter, mayo could limit risk for heart disease
Eating olive oil leads to better cardiovascular health in men and women, according to research presented at an American Heart Association event. The study, conducted over a period of nearly 25 years, suggests using olive oil to replace butter, margarine and mayo.March 5, 2020
Movies
Jason Statham drops out of Kevin Hart movie 'The Man from Toronto'
Jason Statham and Kevin Hart will no longer be teaming up in "The Man from Toronto," a Sony Pictures film that was planned for release in November 2020. Statham left the project over creative differences with the studio.March 4, 2020
Spotted lanternfly
Pennsylvania expands spotted lanternfly quarantine as spring hatch nears
Twenty-six counties in Pennsylvania are now under quarantine to combat the spread of the invasive spotted lanternfly, whose presence threatens an agricultural and economic disaster across the state.March 4, 2020
Health News
Penn research signals progress toward future anti-obesity drugs
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine have discovered specific brain regions that interact with liraglutide, an FDA-approved drug used to help obese patients lose weight. The results of a new study could point the way toward more effective drugs for hunger suppression and weight loss.March 4, 2020
Investigations
Video allegedly shows group assaulting couple on Philly subway platform
An Instagram video shows an assault at a SEPTA subway station in Philadelphia that allegedly targeted an Asian couple. Police are attempting to gather information about the incident, which some believe may be linked to xenophobia stoked by the spread of the coronavirus.Just In
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