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 6, 2020
Media
KYW Newsradio to broadcast on FM station for first time in 55-year history
KYW Newsradio will begin broadcasting 24/7 on 103.9 FM on Nov. 23, 2020. The station will continue to air on 1060 AM and Radio.com. Parent company Entercom acquired WPHI-FM from Maryland-based Urban One. The new station will expand KYW Newsradio's reach in the Delaware Valley.November 6, 2020
Investigations
Pennsylvania State Police issue Amber Alert for two girls abducted from New York
Pennsylvania State Police and New York State Police are searching for 37-year-old Amanda Collis, who is believed by police to have abducted eight-year-old Autumn Collis and eight-year-old Evelyn Collis. They are believed to be in a black 1999 Eagle Talon with a Maryland tag number 9884Z5. The car was last seen traveling south on I-81 into Pennsylvania.November 5, 2020
Wildlife
Humpback whale found dead off cost of Cape May County
A dead humpback whale was spotted off the Jersey Shore on Thursday near a sandbar in Townsends Inlet, officails said. The discovery comes days after a pair of California kayakers had a scare with a humpback whale that breached and tipped their boat, briefly capturing them in its mouth.November 5, 2020
Investigations
Homicide at Bensalem chiropractic office under investigation
James Sowa, 64, was found dead at his home and chiropractic office in Bensalem, Pennsylvania on Nov. 2, 2020. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide after it was determined Sowa died of blunt force trauma to the head.November 5, 2020
Eagles
Eagles safety Marcus Epps tests positive for COVID-19
Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps has tested positive for COVID-19, the latest player to be diagnosed in a rash of recent cases across the league.November 4, 2020
Investigations
Philadelphia releases body cam footage, identifies police officers in Walter Wallace Jr. shooting
Philadelphia has released body camera footage and 911 audio recordings from the police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr, the 27-year-old Black man whose death sparked a wave of civil unrest in the city. Wallace's family said he was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the incident. Police identified the two officers as 25-year-old Sean Matarazzo and 26-year-old Thomas Munz.November 4, 2020
2020 Election
2020 New Jersey Election Results: Here are the races to keep watching
This is a rundown of all the New Jersey elections – that are not the presidential race – that PhillyVoice is following on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, and links to additional coverage of each. Check back often as this article will be updated frequently as New Jersey's 2020 election results come in throughout the night and in the coming days.November 4, 2020
Investigations
Police seek woman who allegedly attempted to light fire at Lancaster County polling place
Pequea Township police are searching for a woman who allegedly attempted to light several fires at a Lancaster County polling location on Tuesday. The investigation remains ongoing as a vote count continues in the presidential battleground state of Pennsylvania.November 3, 2020
2020 Election
Philly's ballot-counting livestream video is a testament to election workers everywhere
The Philadelphia City Commissioners are running a livestream on YouTube of the city's ballot counting process, offering a glimpse into what's involved in the life of an election worker in the chaotic 2020 election.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.Just In
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