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 17, 2021
Business
Eagles-Giants rivalry may have helped nix Philly's Amazon HQ2 bid
In "Amazon Unbound," a new book by Brad Stone, the author reveals the tech giant may not have favored Philadelphia for its HQ2 site in part because soon-to-be CEO Andy Jassy is a New York Giants fan and dislikes the Eagles. The tech giant ultimately chose Arlington, Virginia for its second headquarters outside Seattle.May 14, 2021
Investigations
Police investigating suspicious death of woman found partially clothed in East Falls
A young woman was found dead Friday morning in the East Falls section of Philadelphia. Police say her body was found partially clothed and under a tree. The circumstances of the woman's death remain under investigation. Police have called the case suspicious.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 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
Investigations
Prosecutor now says mom charged with harassing daughter's teammates did not make 'deep fake' video, photo
Bucks County prosecutors pursue charges that Raffaela Spone used 'deep fake' software to alter images and videos of girls on her daughter's cheerleading squad. Spone, who allegedly was trying to get the girls in trouble, is still charged with harassing the teens using text messages and phone calls from disguised phone numbers.May 14, 2021
Health News
Fully vaccinated people no longer need face masks indoors or outdoors, CDC says
People fully vaccinated against the coronavirus do not need to wear face masks, in most situations, in either indoor or outdoor settings, the Centers for Disease Control said Thursday afternoon, prompting Pennsylvania health officials to immediately end that state's mask mandate for people who received their shots. Face mask mandates in Philadelphia and New Jersey remain in place for now. The CDC's change marks a major policy shift in what has been one of the hallmarks of public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.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 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
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 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.Just In
- Cheltenham School District superintendent resigns in fallout from football team's hazing scandal
- Upcoming PBS docuseries, 'Bucks County, USA,' to examine suburbs' political division
- Man accused of setting fire to Northeast Philly mosque to face federal charges
- Cape May County water systems targeted in cyberattack
- How Elijah Moore turned a camp mistake into better opportunity with the Eagles
- Checking in on Phillies' playoff chances with 46 games to go
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