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.
July 7, 2020
Primary Election
Amy Kennedy wins Democratic primary for New Jersey's 2nd District seat
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
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
Investigations
Seven people killed in wave of Philly shootings over Fourth of July weekend
At least seven people in Philadelphia were killed by gun violence over the weekend, including a 6-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy, and more than 20 people were injured in shootings that occurred across the city, according to police. Mayor Jim Kenney reacted strongly to a spate of shootings across the city over Fourth of July weekend. At least seven people were killed in nearly two dozen separate shooting incidents, including a child and two teenagers.July 6, 2020
Development
Iconic PECO building in Philly turning off crown lights until fall
The crown lights atop Philadelphia's PECO building at 23rd and Market streets will go dark until the fall as the platform undergoes system upgrades, officials said.July 6, 2020
NFL
Jets rookie Denzel Mims calls Philly 'dirty a**, trash a** city'
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.July 6, 2020
Development
Hershey Co. plans to build large warehouse in Lebanon County
Land development at a site in Central Pennsylvania has been approved for The Hershey Co. to move forward with plans for a large packaging and warehouse facility. The project will be located in South Annville Township, Lebanon County.July 2, 2020
Flyers
Flyers' Oskar Lindblom rings bell after final cancer treatment at Penn Medicine
Philadelphia Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom celebrated the end of his cance treatment by ringing the bell at Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center on Thursday. Lindblom, 23, was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a rare bone cancer, n December.July 2, 2020
Addiction
Pa. directs $2 million in grants to help people with opioid addictions find jobs
Fourteen organizations across Pennsylvania will receive a combined $2 million in grant funding to provide employment support for residents in recovery from opioid use disorder. The organizations provide vocational assessments, resume writing, interviewing skills, job placement and transportation assistance related to employment.July 2, 2020
Lawsuits
Dad sues Hersheypark over son's frightening experience on Storm Runner roller coaster
A lawsuit against Hersheypark in Pennsylvania claims staff failed to ensure that a 9-year-old boy's safety harness was properly secured on the Storm Runner roller coaster during a visit with his father on June 26, 2018.July 2, 2020
Prevention
With pools closed, Philly opening 91 spraygrounds to beat summer's heat
Philadelphia's 91 sprayground locations will open to the public on July 6, with both weekday and weekend hours for residents to cool off from the summer heat. City health commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley also predicted Thursday that Philadelphia will deploy a COVID-19 vaccine in 2021.Just In
- Camden County man charged with murder of wife, who was found in burning house
- CDC's new hepatitis B vaccine recommendations will cause more infant infections, studies find
- Teen mother charged with voluntary manslaughter in killing of newborn baby in Northern Liberties
- 'Task' seeks bilingual Latino actors for Season 2 shoot in Philly area
- Eagles lose a pair of key front office people in Alec Halaby and Bryce Johnston
- Phillies prospect watch: Dante Nori continues to mash the ball
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