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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

September 16, 2020

Odd News

Gettysburg tourist captures spooky ghost video at Civil War site

by Michael Tanenbaum

A tourist visiting Gettysburg captured a video of what appears to be two ghosts on the side of a road at the Civil War battleground. The video was filmed earlier in September when New Jersey resident Greg Yueller and his family took a trip to see the historic Pennsylvania town.

September 16, 2020

Politics

Stephen Colbert offers Pennsylvania voters humorous guide to 2020 election

by Michael Tanenbaum

With the 2020 election approaching, Stephen Colbert put together a helpful video explaining how Pennsylvania voters can apply online for a mail-in ballot. Pennsylvania is considered a key battleground state in the presidential race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Election Day is Nov. 3.

September 16, 2020

Government

Pennsylvania Senate considering mask law that would make defiance a misdemeanor crime

by Michael Tanenbaum

A bill under consideration in the Pennsylvania Senate would make it a misdemeanor crime not wear a face mask in public places covered by the state's emergency orders during the coronavirus pandemic.

September 16, 2020

Road Closures

Philly announces home-game road closures to prevent Eagles tailgating

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia will shut down several roads near the sports complex during Eagles home games in order to prevent tailgating during the coronavirus pandemic. The closures will remain in effect until further notice.

September 15, 2020

Business

Yuengling unveils plans to expand to western states for first time

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania-based brewer Yuengling has formed a partnership with Molson Coors that will expand the beer's distribution beyond its current 22-state footprint.

September 15, 2020

Investigations

Man loses hand after dynamite explodes in Northeast Philly, police say

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating an explosion of an M series device that resulted in a man losing his left hand in Torresdale on Sept. 15, 2020.

September 15, 2020

Police

What happens to the ATVs, dirt bikes seized by Philly police?

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Police are working to get illegal ATVs and dirt bikes off city streets, but what to do they do with the vehicles they seize?

September 15, 2020

Attractions

One Liberty Observation Deck in Center City closed for foreseeable future

by Michael Tanenbaum

One Liberty Observation Deck, a popular destination on the 57th floor of One Liberty Place, announced it has suspended operations as a result of reduced visitors and bookings during the coronavirus pandemic.

September 15, 2020

Illness

Philly COVID-19 cases fall to lowest point since start of pandemic

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley reported that new cases of COVID-19 are now at their lowest since the first week of the coronavirus pandemic in March. An independent research group also published findings of a mask use study conducted in the city's outdoor spaces.

September 14, 2020

Courts

Federal judge rules Gov. Wolf's COVID-19 restrictions are unconstitutional

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's coronavirus pandemic restrictions were deemed unconstitutional by a federal judge, who reviewed a lawsuit challenging the state's stay-at-home orders, limits on gatherings and closure of non life-sustaining businesses amid the COVID-19 crisis.