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.
September 23, 2020
Police Brutality
After Breonna Taylor decision, protesters march in Philly
Philadelphia protesters march Wednesday night after a Kentucky grand jury charged one former Louisville officer in the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor.In Lousiville, two police officers were shot during demonstrations on Wednesday night.September 23, 2020
Obituaries
Philly native, WWE legend Joe Laurinaitis dies at 60
Joe Laurinaitis, best known as Road Warrior Animal of the WWE, died at 60 years old. The Philadelphia native is a member of the WWE Hall of Fame and won multiple tag team titles during his career with Legion of Doom partner Mike "Road Warrior Hawk" Hegstrand.September 23, 2020
Eagles
Eagles get key accreditation for Linc in quest to allow fans during pandemic
Lincoln Financial Field is now one of just five NFL stadiums to receive GBAC accreditation, which certifies safety protocols and standards for cleaning and disinfection. Philadelphia has not indicated whether it will lift restrictions that currently prevent the Eagles from allowing fans to attend home games.September 23, 2020
Investigations
Man in critical condition after being stabbed near Philly homeless encampment
A 28-year-old man was stabbed in the area of Philadelphia's homeless encampment protest on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sept. 22, 2020. The victim was listed in critical condition. City officials say they continue to seek a peaceful resolution of the encampments, which defied orders to leave on Sept. 9.September 22, 2020
Illness
Philly can't be lulled into COVID-19 complacency, health commissioner says
Philadelphia's Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley pointed to COVID-19 outbreaks in Europe as a reminder that the virus retains the potential to surge. As case counts fall in Philadelphia ahead of an uncertain winter, Farley repeated the importance of mask wearing as the best defense against spreading the coronavirus.September 22, 2020
Government
Philly to launch maps app that tracks trash, recycling collection
Philadelphia will launch the PHLPickUp app on Oct. 1, giving residents an interactive tool to track and monitor trash and recycling pickup in real-time. Collection services have been delayed for much of 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which has caused increased residential tonnage and worker absenteeism.September 22, 2020
Employment
Three Philly companies make list of 100 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania
Three Philadelphia-based businesses — The Graham Company, McCormick Taylor, Inc. and Urban Engineers — made the 2020 list of the top 100 places to work in Pennsylvania. The list was chosen through a collaboration between the non-profit Team Pennsylvania, the Central Penn Business Journal and the state Department of Community and Economic Development.September 22, 2020
Infrastructure
Philly reveals design options for revamped Broad-Erie-Germantown intersection
A North Philadelphia improvement project aims to enhance public spaces and streets at the intersection of Broad Street, Erie Avenue and Germantown Avenue, as well as the intersection of Broad Street and Butler Street. The city is seeking feedback from residents on which of three designs would be preferred by the public.September 21, 2020
Lottery
Pennsylvania Lottery warns of offshore Mega Millions scam
The Pennsylvania Lottery has received numerous reports of a Mega Millions scam that appears to originate from Jamaica. The scammer seeks payments of fake taxes in order to release prizes that are never sent to the supposed winners.September 21, 2020
2020 Election
Pennsylvania's 'naked ballot' ruling will 'cause electoral chaos,' Philly commissioner warns
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court that ruled that "naked ballots," or those without a second "secrecy envelope," will be thrown away and not counted in the 2020 election. Philadelphia City Commissioner Lisa Deeley warned in a letter to state lawmakers that this could result in as many as 100,000 votes being tossed if the requirement isn't removed.Just In
- Instant observations: With Joel Embiid and Paul George sidelined, another late-game collapse sinks Sixers in Toronto
- N.J. becomes latest state to ban cellphones in classrooms as Murphy signs bill into law
- N.J. lawmakers fast-track bills limiting cooperation with ICE after Minneapolis shooting
- Open thread replay: 49ers 23, Eagles 19
- Data centers are straining N.J.'s power grid. A bill would make them pay for it.
- At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
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