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.
May 16, 2022
Social Media
Lyft driver rejects ride for Lehigh County bar owner, boyfriend who made racist comments
The owner of Fossil's Last Stand, a bar in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, was kicked out of a Lyft driver's car after she made racist comments when she entered the vehicle for a ride in Catasauqua on Friday night. The driver, James Bode, shared a video of the incident on Facebook. The bar owner was identified as Jackie Harford. A man in the video who is heard threatening violence against Bode is reportedly Harford's boyfriend, police said.May 16, 2022
Investigations
Woman, 63, fatally struck by erratic driver in Cape May
Cape May police are investigating a car crash that killed a 63-year-old woman Sunday on the Route 109 bridge. Authorities say the driver was driving erratically before the crash and also struck a utility pole and another vehicle before coming to a stop. The identity of the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was not released.May 16, 2022
2022 Election
John Fetterman seeks to build broad Pennsylvania coalition in U.S. Senate bid
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, is the front-runner in the May 17 primary. The former Braddock mayor is a progressive who has worked to connect with rural communities that supported former President Donald Trump in prior elections. Fetterman, who previously ran for Senate in 2016, has pushed for criminal justice reform, environmental justice and LGBTQ rights on the campaign trail.May 14, 2022
2022 Election
Pennsylvania governor's race takes shape as test of state's political identity
The Pennsylvania's 2022 Republican primary on Tuesday, May 17, includes nine candidates. Doug Mastriano, Bill McSwain, Lou Barletta and Dave White are the frontrunners. Also appearing on the ballot will be Melissa Hart, Joseph Gale, Charles Gerow and Nche Zama. The winner will run against Josh Shapiro in November's election.May 13, 2022
Sixers
Don't long for Jimmy Butler, Sixers fans, despite the Heat star's parting shot at Tobias Harris
The Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs by Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat on Thursday night, ending yet another season with dashed hopes for Sixers fans. To make matters worse, Butler spent the moments after his victory commenting about his departure from the Sixers during the 2019 offseason, including a dig at Tobias Harris, one of the players Philly's front office kept instead of Butler.May 13, 2022
Children's Health
Why was South Philly's night sky purple on Thursday? For a young girl and the rare condition that took her life
The night sky in South Philadelphia had an otherworldly purple and pink color on Thursday, May 12. It was produced by lights from Lincoln Financial Field, one of several buildings and landmarks raising awareness for the Magical Mila Foundation. Mila Gray Roomberg died when she was 17 months due to a rare case of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 that caused her to have high blood pressure. Her parents' foundation now works with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to improve the frequency of blood pressure screenings among pediatric patients.May 13, 2022
2022 Election
Melissa Hart brings reformist outlook to Republican race for Pennsylvania governor
Republican Melissa Hart is the only woman running for Pennsylvania governor in 2022. The lawyer and former U.S. Congresswoman has called for a reform-minded approach in Harrisburg that treats the legislature with respect in order to have a government that's capable of making necessary changes to promote economic growth.May 13, 2022
2022 Election
Carla Sands looks to leverage Trump ties in Pennsylvania race for U.S. Senate
Carla Sands, a Republican candidate for is running for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, has sought to energize the base of former President Donald Trump. The businesswoman and former U.S. ambassador to Denmark views herself as an 'America First' conservative whose major campaign platform includes strengthening Pennsylvania's energy sector by promoting natural gas production.May 13, 2022
Transportation
Cheltenham Township scolds residents for ignoring warnings about massive sinkhole
Cheltenham Township is working to fix a giant sinkhole that opened up along Chelten Hills Drive between Church Road and Rodgers Road. The township vented on social media about residents ignoring a road closure and pedestrians approaching the sinkhole to look inside.May 13, 2022
2022 Election
Retired heart surgeon Nche Zama mounts outsider Republican campaign for Pennsylvania governor
Nche Zama, a retired heart surgeon, is running as a Republican for Pennsylvania governor on a campaign that emphasizes education, health care and an improved business climate. Born in Cameroon, Zama came to the United States as a teenager. His campaign touts a moderate approach that aims to ease political polarization in Pennsylvania.Just In
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