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
Investigations
Man arrested in attempted abduction of Philly dogwalker, police say
Jacob Alex Montague, a 34-year-old homeless man was arrested in connected with three attempted abductions in early November, including an incident on Monday afternoon the left a 26-year-old woman with injuries. Two civilians intervened to help the victim escape the Montague's vehicle, police said.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 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
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.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.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 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 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
Investigations
West Philly activist among four men charged with arson for allegedly igniting police cars during George Floyd protests
Federal prosecutors have charged four men with arson in connection with the burning of police vehicles in Philadelphia on May 30, 2020. The incidents occurred in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. One of the defendants, Anthony David Ale Smith, is a prominent Black Lives Matter activist and teacher in West Philadelphia.Just In
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