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 16, 2020
Government
Pennsylvania Senate considering mask law that would make defiance a misdemeanor crime
A bill under consideration in the Pennsylvania Senate would make it a misdemeanor crime not wear a face mask in public places covered by the state's emergency orders during the coronavirus pandemic.September 15, 2020
Attractions
One Liberty Observation Deck in Center City closed for foreseeable future
One Liberty Observation Deck, a popular destination on the 57th floor of One Liberty Place, announced it has suspended operations as a result of reduced visitors and bookings during the coronavirus pandemic.September 15, 2020
Investigations
Man loses hand after dynamite explodes in Northeast Philly, police say
Philadelphia police are investigating an explosion of an M series device that resulted in a man losing his left hand in Torresdale on Sept. 15, 2020.September 15, 2020
Police
What happens to the ATVs, dirt bikes seized by Philly police?
Philadelphia Police are working to get illegal ATVs and dirt bikes off city streets, but what to do they do with the vehicles they seize?September 15, 2020
Business
Yuengling unveils plans to expand to western states for first time
Pennsylvania-based brewer Yuengling has formed a partnership with Molson Coors that will expand the beer's distribution beyond its current 22-state footprint.September 15, 2020
Illness
Philly COVID-19 cases fall to lowest point since start of pandemic
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley reported that new cases of COVID-19 are now at their lowest since the first week of the coronavirus pandemic in March. An independent research group also published findings of a mask use study conducted in the city's outdoor spaces.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
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 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.Just In
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