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.
November 3, 2020
2020 Election
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick defeats Democrat Christina Finello in Pennsylvania's 1st District
In one of Pennsylvania's most closely watched Congressional races, Republican Brian Fitzpatrick has retained his 1st District seat, defeating a Democratic challenge from Christina Finello.November 3, 2020
2020 Election
U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross defeats GOP challenger Claire Gustafson in N.J.'s 1st District
In New Jersey's 1st Congressional District, incumbent Democrat Donald Norcross won re-election against Republican challenger Claire Gustafson on Tuesday. The Associated Press called the race for Norcross a little after 10 p.m., with the incumbent congressman earning over 64% of the vote and a fourth term in Washington, D.C.November 2, 2020
2020 Election
U.S. Department of Justice sending Civil Rights Division to Philly on Election Day
Election monitors from the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice will be in Philadelphia on Nov. 3 to ensure compliances with the Voting Rights Act and to receive complaints about potential violations at polling places. The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office also will have an Election Task Force to to monitor Tuesday's election.November 2, 2020
Business
PREIT, owner of Fashion District Philadelphia, files for bankruptcy in restructuring plan
PREIT, the owner of Fashion District Philadelphia, the Willow Grove Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall and Cherry Hill Mall has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a financial restructuring plan, the owners said. Malls have been under heavy financial strain during the coronavirus pandemic.November 2, 2020
Media
Jeannette Reyes departs 6ABC for FOX5 in Washington, D.C.
Jeannette Reyes will leave Philadelphia's 6ABC to join FOX5 in Washington, D.C., where she will be a morning co-anchor on "Good Day DC," beginning Dec. 7. Reyes spent more than four years in Philadelphia. Her husband, Robert Burton, is a morning news anchor for WJLA, the ABC affiliate in Washington, where Reyes also previously worked.November 2, 2020
Business
Historic Old City restaurant City Tavern closes after 26 years
City Tavern, one of Philadelphia's most historic dining experiences, has closed for good as a result hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant's owner announced Monday.October 30, 2020
Illness
COVID-19 patients used in Halloween study to test safety of trick-or-treating
With the coronavirus pandemic disrupting Halloween activities in 2020, a new study analyzed the safety of trick-or-treating by turning to patients recently diagnosed with COVID-19. The lesson is that washing hands and washing candy wrappers could make a big difference in keeping your neighbors healthy.October 30, 2020
2020 Election
Lincoln Financial Field will be a drive-thru ballot drop-off site on Saturday, Monday
Lincoln Financial Field will be open for Philadelphia voters to return mail-in ballots on Saturday, Oct. 31 and Monday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Commissioners staff will be collecting ballots at Parking Lot K, which can be accessed from 11th Street near Pattison Avenue.October 29, 2020
Legislation
City Council passes bill that would ban use of 'less lethal' munitions by cops at Philly protests
Philadelphia City Council has banned police use of "less lethal" munitions such as tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets. The legislation stemmed from protests following the death of George Floyd in the spring, when authorities used these munitions against demonstrators in West Philadelphia and on Interstate-676.October 29, 2020
Politics
Chris Christie lured into Cameo prank by Montana Democratic candidate
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was pranked on Thursday morning when Mike Cooney, a Democrat candidate for governor in Montana, duped him into sending a message to his Republican opponent, Greg Gianforte.Just In
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