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

July 9, 2020

Prevention

Philly launches face-mask media campaign to unite city against COVID-19

by Michael Tanenbaum

A media campaign in Philadelphia will aim to increase compliance with the city's mandatory mark order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. As states around the country see a surge in coronavirus infections, Philadelphia has been able to keep case numbers relatively in check.

July 8, 2020

Protests

Philly tosses out citations given to protesters for failure to disperse, curfews and other code violations

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia protesters who were arrested for code violation notices, such as failure to disperse and curfews, will have these civil matters waived, Mayor Jim Kenney said Wednesday. CVNs issued between May 30 and June 30 will be withdrawn.

July 8, 2020

Food & Drink

The Bards Irish pub in Rittenhouse closes due to coronavirus pandemic

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Bards, a popular Irish pub in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse neighborhood, has gone out of business as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. The bar opened on Walnut Street in 1995.

July 8, 2020

Phillies

Phillies' Scott Kingery says COVID-19 'can creep up on you'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Scott Kingery shared his rough experience with COVID-19 on Tuesday, explaining that the virus left him stuck on a couch and barely able to move for weeks. The Philadelphia Phillies infielder hopes to be able to return in time for Opening Day on July 24.

July 8, 2020

Accidents

Teen cyclist fatally struck by car on Kelly Drive, police say

by Michael Tanenbaum

Nadir Nafis Holloman, an 18-year-old cyclist, died Tuesday night while riding his bike along Kelly Drive in Philadelphia. The incident was the second fatal cycling accident involving a teenager in the city over the last month.

July 8, 2020

Storms

Two Philly-area men killed in lightning strike in northern Pennsylvania

by Michael Tanenbaum

A powerful lightning strike in Bradford County, Pennsylvania killed two men and left two others hospitalized on June 6, 2020. The two fatal victims were from the Philadelphia area, the Bradford County coroner said.

July 7, 2020

Primary Election

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker defeats progressive Lawrence Hamm in New Jersey primary

by Michael Tanenbaum

U.S. Senator Cory Booker, of New Jersey, beat back a Democratic primary challenge from Lawrence Hamm, the progressive leader of the People's Organization for Progress and former presidential campaign lead for Bernie Sanders in New Jersey.

July 7, 2020

Primary Election

Amy Kennedy wins Democratic primary for New Jersey's 2nd District seat

by Michael Tanenbaum

Amy Kennedy was among five Democratic candidates running for South Jersey's 2nd Congressional District seat, which is currently held by Republican U.S. Rep Jeff Van Drew. Kennedy was announced the winner after Brigid Callahan Harrison conceded the race.

July 7, 2020

Primary Election

In New Jersey primary, Joe Biden, Donald Trump push ahead toward November contest

by Michael Tanenbaum

New Jersey's primary election for the 2020 presidential race moves incumbent Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden another step closer to their expected contest in November's general election.

July 6, 2020

NFL

Jets rookie Denzel Mims calls Philly 'dirty a, trash a city'

by Michael Tanenbaum

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims had harsh words for the city of Philadelphia during Fourth of July weekend. In a pre-draft interview, Mims, who was linked to the Eagles, said he was "scared" of the city when he visited in the past.