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.
August 18, 2020
Protests
Philly homeless encampments, city in limbo amid injunction request, ongoing talks
Negotiations between Philadelphia officials and the organizers of two homeless encampments continued Tuesday despite an anticipated move by the city to vacate them. The encampments on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Ridge Avenue are part of a protest to demand solutions to the city's housing crisis.August 18, 2020
FBI
Pennsylvania teen reunited with family in Lower Paxton after FBI search
The FBI has joined efforts to locate Destiny Snyder, a 13-year-old girl who went missing from her home in Lower Paxton Township on Saturday, Aug. 15.August 17, 2020
Protests
Philly demands protest encampments clear Ben Franklin Parkway, Ridge Avenue
Homeless encampments on Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Ridge Avenue, near the Philadelphia Housing Authority headquarters, will be shut down by the city on Aug. 18, 2020. The encampment protests began in June when leaders demanded permanent housing solutions.August 17, 2020
Prevention
Pennsylvania plans to launch Irish-made COVID-19 contact tracing app next month
In September, Pennsylvania will launch COVID Green, a contact tracing app that enables residents to receive notifications if they have potentially been exposed to the coronavirus. The app, developed by Irish software company Nearform, uses anonymous Bluetooth signals to protect the privacy of users.August 17, 2020
TV
John Oliver slams Philly attorney over racial bias in infamous jury selection training video
On HBO's "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver ran a segment on racial bias in jury selection in the United States. A 1986 training video showed former Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney Jack McMahon instructing prosecutors to avoid certain Black jurors to improve the chance of conviction.August 17, 2020
Music
Philly man somehow got Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl on an Instagram Live jam session
Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl appeared on the Instagram Live show of a Philadelphia fan who staged a Grohl-a-Thon to secure an appearance from the rock and roll legend. Pat Finnerty enjoyed a conversation with Grohl over the weekend.August 14, 2020
Business
These are fastest-selling new and used car models in Philly, analysis shows
Philadelphia's new and used car market during the COVID-19 crisis shows a mix of popular, pricy and budget vehicles are flying off the lots, according to analysis of sales by car search engine ISeeCars.com.August 14, 2020
Wildlife
Coast Guard rescues trapped sea turtle from encircling sharks off Cape May
A U.S. Coast Guard crew came to the rescue of a sea turtle that got trapped in a fishing net about 11 miles off the coast of Cape May, New Jersey. The turtle had become surrounded by sharks, but a report from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center helped save its life.August 14, 2020
Investigations
Woman's body found inside Kingsessing home, police say
The body of a 41-year-old woman was found Friday afternoon inside a home in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia, police said. The victim's identity was not released and the circumstances of her death were not known.August 14, 2020
TV
Hulu lands rights to upcoming Sara Paulson horror film 'Run'
Hulu has acquired the distribution rights to "Run," a horror thriller film starring Sara Paulson and Kiera Allen. The movie was originally slated for release around Mother's Day, but was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Lionsgate sold the rights to Hulu.Just In
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