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 14, 2020
Investigations
U.S. Attorney McSwain blames Philly D.A. Krasner for city's 'culture of lawlessness'
U.S. Attorney William McSwain accused Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner of enabling and emboldening violent criminals in the city. Federal charges were announced Monday against two men whose cases McSwain said were mishandled by Krasner's office.September 14, 2020
Courts
Federal judge rules Gov. Wolf's COVID-19 restrictions are unconstitutional
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.September 14, 2020
Obituaries
Paul Linvill, patriarch of Delco's Linvilla Orchards, dies at 93
Paul Linvill, who steered the growth and expansion of Linvilla Orchards in Middletown Township, died on Sept. 6, 2020, his family said. The popular destination in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, opened its annual Pumpkinland festivities last weekend.September 14, 2020
Wildlife
More than 50,000 birds to fly over Philly on Monday night
The annual fall migration could bring more than 50,000 birds over Philadelphia on Monday night, according to BirdCast, which has the city on a high intensity alert for avian activity overnight. Pennsylvania residents are asked to turn off as many outdoor lights as possible to protect the migrating birds.September 11, 2020
Music
M. Night Shyamalan's daughters filmed debut music video at Philly bar
Saleka and Ishana Night, the daughters of director M. Night Shyamalan, combined their musical and directorial talents to produce "Clarity," the first single from Saleka's upcoming album. The video was filmed at Ortlieb's in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood.September 11, 2020
Homelessness
Philly homeless services organizations receive $1.5 million in grants
Homeless services organizations in Philadelphia will receive $1.5 million in grant funding from Home4Good, which selected nonprofits to help tackle issues specific to the the COVID-19 pandemic.September 11, 2020
Investigations
Wanted man has broken into 1,000 unlocked cars in Bucks County, South Jersey
Nearly 1,000 unlocked cars in Bucks County and South Jersey have been broken into over the last year in a pattern believed to be linked to one person, or a small group, according to prosecutors. Officials are urging car owners to lock their vehicles.September 11, 2020
Businesses
Bucks County restaurant apologizes for racist sign hung on wall
The owners of Fred's Breakfast Club in New Hope, Bucks County, are apologizing for a racist sign that had hung on a wall inside the business which compared people of color to dogs. The members-only restaurant received backlash earlier this week after the Bucks County chapter of the NAACP posted a photo of the offensive sign on Facebook. The sign reads that dogs should be eligible for welfare because they are "mixed in color, unemployed, can't speak English, and have no clue who their Daddies are," among other other insulting stereotypes about minorities.September 10, 2020
Real Estate
Philly delays property value reassessments due to pandemic
Property owners in Philadelphia will not have reassessments for the upcoming tax year, the Office of Property Assessment announced. As a result of operational delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, another citywide assessment will not take place until 2022.September 10, 2020
Investigations
Police release new video in fatal North Philly hit-and-run on cyclist
William Lindsay, 32, of Havertown, was fatally struck by a driver in a white Chevy Camaro who fled the scene of the crash on July 12, 2020. A reward of $25,000 is available for information leading to the arrest of the driver.Just In
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