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 14, 2021
Investigations
Philly man found dead inside car in Cheltenham, prosecutors say
Christian WIlliams, 50, of Philadelphia, was found dead inside his vehicle at a recreation area in Cheltenham Township on May 13, 2021, Montgomery County prosecutors said. Williams was restrained inside his car and apparently had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, according to investigators.May 14, 2021
2021 Election
Philadelphia District Attorney primary between Larry Krasner and Carlos Vega puts reform and results on trial
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is facing a strong challenge from former homicide prosecutor Carlos Vega in the May 18 Democratic primary election. The race focuses on the city's epidemic of gun violence and strategies to deter violent crime, which has surged during the coronavirus pandemic.May 13, 2021
Government
Philly health commissioner resigns over handling of MOVE bombing victims' remains
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley submitted his resignation after admitting that he had cremated human remains from the 1985 MOVE bombing without identifying them and returning them to the Africa family.May 13, 2021
Investigations
Philly ATF offers $20,000 reward amid probe of fire that destroyed St. Leo's Church
A fire that destroyed the former St. Leo's Church in Northeast Philadelphia on May 9 is being investigated as arson, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. A $20,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to a conviction. The church, built in 1884, had been listed on Philadelphia's Register of Historic Places.May 13, 2021
Sixers
In locker room after knee injury, Sixers star Joel Embiid checked his son's baby monitor for comfort
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid fortunately dodged a serious knee injury earlier this season against the Washington Wizards. As Philadelphia heads for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, Embiid's family life may be a key to keeping in a championship frame of mind.May 12, 2021
Media
Spike Eskin leaving SportsRadio 94WIP for New York's WFAN
Spike Eskin will depart from his role as program director at SportsRadio 94WIP in Philadelphia to become president of programming at WFAN and CBS Sports in New York. Eskin, the son of SportsRadio 94WIP legend Howard Eskin, had been program director at the station since 2014. He will continue his Rights to Ricky Sanchez Sixers podcast.May 12, 2021
TV
Delco's 'Dino Don' Lessem to appear on 'Shark Tank' this month
Don Lessem, founder of Dino Don, Inc., will be featured on an episode of ABC's "Shark Tank" on May 21. He'll pitch a new animatronics exhibition that builds on the technology that has made his work famous at exhibits around the world. Lessem's company is based in Media, Pa.May 12, 2021
Health News
Rapid COVID-19 test developed at Penn uses electrodes to identify positive cases
The RAPID 1.0 COVID-19 test developed by scientists at Penn Medicine uses an electrical signal to detect the binding of the coronavirus spike protein to human cells. The research teams says the method is cost effective and offers a high level of accuracy for both nasal swab and saliva samples.May 11, 2021
Government
Philly aims to lift remaining COVID-19 restrictions on June 11, but first an incremental step toward that goal
Philadelphia officials set a timeline to eliminate remaining COVID-19 restrictions on June 11. This comes 15 months after Philly implemented its first social distancing and capacity limits affecting businesses and social gatherings.May 11, 2021
Transportation
Variable speed limits now enforceable on Schuylkill Expressway between Philly and KOP
PennDOT's new variable speed limit system is now in effect along a 14-mile stretch of the Schuylkill Expressway between Philadelphia and King of Prussia. Varying speed limits displayed on 72 electronic signs are enforceable limits that adjust based on real-time traffic conditions.Just In
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