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.
April 13, 2020
Obituaries
Mother of NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns dies from COVID-19
Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, the mother of NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns, died from coronavirus complications, according to a statement from the family. Cruz-Towns was 58 years old.April 10, 2020
Investigations
Philadelphia police fatally shoot man, injure woman in Grays Ferry incident
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that killed on man and injured a woman on April 10 in the Grays Ferry section of the city. Police opened fire on the two suspects after the woman pointed a gun at them, authorities said.April 10, 2020
Illness
Montgomery County to open East Norriton surge hospital, Blue Bell testing site for COVID-19
Montgomery County is slated to open a surge hospital at East Norriton's Suburban Community Hospital and will relocate its COVID-19 testing site to Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, officials said.April 10, 2020
Government
In open letter, Mayor Kenney says Philly spirit will return to 'silent streets'
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney wrote an open letter to the city in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, urging residents to sacrifice now in order to return even stronger when the health crisis has passes.April 10, 2020
SEPTA
SEPTA, Philly officials address viral video of police removing unmasked man from bus
SEPTA officials will not require passengers to wear masks or facial coverings in order to ride it's busses and trains, but they are strongly encouraging people to show courtesy to drivers and other passengers. The requirement was removed after a viral video showed Philadelphia police forcibly remove a man from a bus in Center City.April 9, 2020
Government
Vice President Mike Pence urges Philly to ramp up social distancing 'now more than ever'
Vice President Mike Pence said the federal government will send additional resources to Pennsylvania to combat the coronavirus pandemic. The White House views the Philadelphia area as a potential hot spot for COVID-19.April 9, 2020
Investigations
Former Roseto, Pennsylvania councilman charged in alleged love triangle killing
Thomas Anthony Martocci, 66, allegedly shot and killed 58-year-old Kenneth Knibiehly on April 6, 2020 in Penn Forest Township. The former Roseto borough councilman was motivated by revenge and jealousy over a woman, according to investigators.April 9, 2020
Education
Pennsylvania schools to remain closed for rest of academic year
Pennsylvania schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic 2019-2020 year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The move affects all of Pennsylvania's public K-12 schools, brick-and-mortar and cyber-charter schools, private and parochial schools, career and technical centers and intermediate units. Districts are encouraged to provide continuity of learning to students using digital and non-digital resources provided by the state.April 9, 2020
Television
New 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' episodes written in quarantine, Rob McElhenney says
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" co-creator Rob McElhenney is writing episodes for the show's 15th season, making the most of his quarantine time during the coronavirus pandemic.April 8, 2020
Businesses
Wawa donates 53-foot refrigerated truck to New Jersey for use as temporary morgue
Wawa sent a large refrigerated truck to New Jersey's hard-hit Bergen County, where a state-high 263 people have died of COVID-19 as of Wednesday. The company recently donated $21,000 in supplies to Philly-area food banks.Just In
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- Report: Phillies, Bo Bichette meeting went 'very well,' no more news yet
- Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe and Paul George probable for Sixers-Cavaliers on Wednesday
- Police search for suspects tied to fatal shooting at Chipotle near Temple University
- Philly woman sentenced to prison for role in Medicaid fraud scheme totaling $1.76 million
- Mount Moriah Cemetery seeks donations to beef up security after grave-robbing spree
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