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.
June 11, 2020
Investigations
Woman's body found inside suitcase in Kensington, police say
Philadelphia police found the remains of a woman in a large suitcase at Kensington and Allegheny avenues on June 11, 2020. An investigation is underway.June 11, 2020
Illness
As COVID-19 further wanes in Philly, green reopening phase in sight
Philadelphia's key COVID-19 metrics continue to show the city's progress in reducing the spread of the coronavirus. Officials also have launched two assistance programs to provide funding to minority-owned businesses heavily impacted by both the pandemic and civil unrest.June 10, 2020
Prevention
Cancer immunotherapy research could aid COVID-19 vaccine development
The development of a COVID-19 vaccine could benefit from knowledge gained via cancer immunotherapy research, according to a experts at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.June 10, 2020
Investigations
Lehigh Valley man dies after shipping container filled with fireworks explodes
Brian Ehret, 50, died on June 9 after a shipping containing filled with fire works exploded on his property in Lower Milford Township. Pennsylvania State Police investigating the cause of the incident.June 10, 2020
Politics
Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai to resign before term ends
Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai, a Republican from Allegheny County, will resign after nearly 20 years in office. Turzai had already said he would not run for reelection at the end of his current term.June 10, 2020
Beaches
Point Pleasant Beach mayor slams partygoers who treated town 'like an absolute toilet'
Hundreds of young people held an unannounced party in Point Pleasant Beach on Tuesday afternoon, prompting police to disperse the crowd. Mayor Paul Kantira said Wednesday that the family-friendly town will ramp up enforcement against "disrespectful" gatherings.June 9, 2020
Universities
Rowan University dismisses emergency management official who fatally shot teen in 1994
Former Glassboro Police Officer Peter Amico was removed from his position as head of Rowan University's Office of Emergency Management. A petition called his employment "a revolting" insult in light of a 1994 shooting in which he killed 14-year-old L.T. Sanders during a response to a domestic dispute.June 9, 2020
Investigations
New Jersey A.G. releases dash-cam video in police shooting of Maurice Gordon on Garden State Parkway
Police dash-cam video and 911 calls show several encounters that led to the fatal shooting of Maurice Gordon on the Garden State Parkway on May 23. Gordon, an unarmed black man, was shot by New Jersey State Police Sgt. Randall Wetzel during a stop for speeding. The investigation is being led by New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal.June 9, 2020
Wildlife
Video shows bear spotted in backyard in Delco, police say
Upper Chichester police reported a bear that was spotted in a resident's backyard on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Authorities are urging anyone who sees the bear in Delaware County to call 911.June 9, 2020
Eagles
WFAN’s Mike Francesa crushes dreams of Eagles caller who hoped to give his Wentz-Hurts take
WFAN sports radio host Mike Francesa dismissed a young caller to his New York City show who hoped to talk about the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback situation. Francesa dumped the call, telling the caller the subject was irrelevant to his audience.Just In
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- The Rocky statue is permanently moving to the top of art museum steps
- Joel Embiid, Paul George probable for Sixers-Cavaliers on Friday; Dominick Barlow questionable
- Philadelphia Flower Show to dig into the history of gardening in America
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