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 8, 2020
Memorials
Philly to light Boathouse Row gold in honor of George Floyd
Philadelphia will light up Boathouse Row gold in memory of George Floyd on Monday, June 8, 2020. Floyd was killed in the custody of Minneapolis police on May 25. He will be laid to rest in his hometown of Houston on Tuesday.June 8, 2020
Business
Pennsylvania unveils $225 million grant program for small businesses affected by COVID-19
A $225 million grant program will provide economic support to small businesses in Pennsylvania that were heavily impacted by the shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic.June 8, 2020
Wildlife
Fishing boat overturned by breaching whale at Jersey Shore
A 25-foot fishing boat was tipped over by a whale just off the coast of Seaside Park on Monday afternoon at the Jersey Shore.June 8, 2020
Investigations
Philly FOP members applaud Inspector Joseph Bologna as he surrenders on assault charges
Philadelphia Police Inspector Joesph Bologna Jr. turned himself in on Monday on charges of aggravated assault and related offenses. Video from last week's protests shows him striking a Temple University student in the head with a baton.June 5, 2020
Protests
D.A. Krasner to charge Philly cop who allegedly hit protester with metal baton
Philadelphia police have opened Internal Affairs investigations into several incidents involving the use of force during the week of protests that has followed the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The city also formalized procedures in its prisons to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 as Philadelphia enter's the state's yellow phase of reopening.June 5, 2020
Eagles
Eagles' DeSean Jackson says 94WIP's Angelo Cataldi has 'no respect & no clue' for tweet about vocal athletes
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver reacted sharply to SportsRadio 94WIP host Angelo Cataldi after he tweeted a request for athletes to stop posting statements about civil unrest in the United States.June 5, 2020
Politics
Kenney dismisses Facebook attack from Vince Fumo over Frank Rizzo statue
In the days after the removal of the Frank Rizzo statue, former Pennsylvania Sen. Vince Fumo criticized Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney in a Facebook post, saying the mayor "betrayed" city residents by removing theJune 4, 2020
Business
Philly police union says cops will boycott Di Bruno Bros. after grocer rescinds free lunch offer
The head of Philadelphia's police union vowed on Thursday his members will boycott Di Bruno Bros. after the gourmet food retailer pulled back an offer of free lunches for police officers at its Center City location. John McNesby, president of Fraternal Police Order Lodge #5, tweeted Thursday that Philly police will no longer be patronizing Di Bruno Bros., which has five locations in the city and a sixth in Ardmore.June 4, 2020
Illness
Philly enters COVID-19 yellow phase on Friday, outdoor dining allowed June 12
Philadelphia will enter the yellow phase of Pennsylvania's COVID-19 reopening plan on Friday, June 5. City restaurants are permitted to offer outdoor dining a week later, on June 12.June 4, 2020
Investigations
Pennsylvania police officer accused of reenacting George Floyd's death at party
A York City police officer is accused of reenacting the death of George Floyd while he was off-duty at a party last weekend, city officials said. Michael Helfrich, mayor of the central Pennsylvania city, said the matter is under investigation by the police department's internal affairs division.Just In
- Philly conducts a homeless count each year. Here's why it's held in January, despite some drawbacks
- Howie Roseman deflects on A.J. Brown's Eagles future: 'It is hard to find great players in the NFL'
- FIFA says it received over 500 million ticket requests for the World Cup
- 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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