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

August 4, 2020

NCAA

Rutgers football team quarantined amid growing COVID-19 outbreak

by Michael Tanenbaum

Rutgers University football players are isolating in campus dorms amid a COVID-19 outbreak that has impacted at least 28 members of the team. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he does not plan to intervene in whether the university moves forward with the 2020 season.

August 4, 2020

Investigations

Philadelphia Parking Authority worker stabbed in Center City, police say

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Philadelphia Parking Authority worker was stabbed four times while on duty in Center City on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. Police arrested a suspect after the incident occurred in the area of 10th and Locust Streets. The victim was treated for his injuries at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

August 4, 2020

Illness

Philly sees week of improvement as COVID-19 cases decline

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia reported declining COVID-19 infections over the past week, as well as a drop in the percentage of tests coming back positive. The improvement comes after several weeks of growing numbers amid a surge across the United States.

August 3, 2020

Weather

Live beach cams track Tropical Storm Isaias as it heads north

by Michael Tanenbaum

As Tropical Storm Isaias makes landfall in the Carolinas, a live stream from the Frying Pan Ocean Cam, located off the Outer Banks, shows storm conditions. The Eastern Seaboard of the United States is expected to see significant rainfall, flooding and damage from Isaias from late Monday into Tuesday. Several cameras positioned at the Jersey Shore also show live footage from the coast.

August 3, 2020

Investigations

Man charged in fatal shooting of 7-year-old boy in West Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw lamented the fatal shooting of 7-year-old Zamar Jones in West Philadelphia on Aug. 1, 2020. Police have arrested 27-year-old Christopher Linder and continue to search for two others allegedly involved in the shooting. Jones was pronounced dead late Monday afternoon.

August 3, 2020

Business

Wawa announces closure of troubled Broad and Walnut store

by Michael Tanenbaum

Wawa permanently closed its store at Broad and Walnut streets in Center City Philadelphia, pointing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as a reason for the difficult decision. The store had been known for large crowds and reduced its operating hours in 2018 after a string of crime.

August 3, 2020

Crime

Pennsylvania launches violence data dashboard to track statewide trends

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Pennsylvania Department of Health launched a violence data dashboard that will track trends in homicides and hospitalizations across the state. The goal is to develop insights that can help guide policy to reduce violence in Pennsylvania.

July 31, 2020

Media

Vai Sikahema to retire in November after 26 years at NBC10

by Michael Tanenbaum

Vai Sikahema, the longtime sports and news anchor at NBC10 in Philadelphia, will retire in November after 26 years with the station. Sikahema, 57, spent eight seasons in the NFL, including two with the Eagles, and has received numerous awards and distinctions in journalism.

July 31, 2020

Business

Bike shortage prompts eventual sale of Ocean City shop after 85 years

by Michael Tanenbaum

Annarelli's Bike Shop in Ocean City, New Jersey will close as a result of a bicycle shortage spurred by a rush buyers during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. The family-owned business had been run by four generations since opening in 1935.

July 31, 2020

Wawa