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 2, 2020
Sixers
Sixers' Ben Simmons calls President Trump 'cowardly'; Phillies' Harper says 'love everyone equally'
Philadelphia 76ers and Phillies stars Ben Simmons and Bryce Harper spoke out Tuesday on the civil unrest across the United States after George Floyd was killed at the hands of Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020. Simmons called President Donald Trump "cowardly," while Harper vowed to support the black community.June 2, 2020
Primary Election
Progressive Nikil Saval unseats incumbent Sen. Larry Farnese in Pa. Senate's 1st District primary
Challenger Nikil Saval has defeated incumbent State Sen. Larry Farnese in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 1st District senate seat. The district covers parts of Center City, South Philly and North Philly. The Associated Press is projecting Savel, a democratic socialist endorsed by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, will win. Farnese, a lawyer, has held the office since 2009. Saval, a cofounder of the progressive group Reclaim Philadelphia, is a widely published writer and editor with experience at n+1 and contributions to The New York Times and The New Yorker. Saval's campaign is focused on guaranteed affordable housing for all, prison reform, universal expansion of health care, reconstruction of Philadelphia's schools and a Green New Deal for Pennsylvania's economy and environment.June 1, 2020
Investigations
Two adults killed, five children injured in car crash in Southwest Philly
Two adults were killed and eight other people were injured in a car crash in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday, June 1, 2020. A Chevy Tahoe flipped several times and slammed into a Hyundai. Five children were injured in the crash, police said.June 1, 2020
Media
Denise Nakano says goodbye to NBC10 after 17 years
Veteran NBC10 anchor and reporter Denise Nakano will leave the Philadelphia station after 17 years. Nakano is among the more visible figures in local media impacted by the economic toll of the COVID-19 crisis.June 1, 2020
Protests
Philly police spray tear gas at I-676 protesters as city faces third night of curfews
Demonstrations continued in Philadelphia for a third day after peaceful weekend protests turned to fires, looting and vandalism over the weekend. Tension remains high in cities across the United States in response to the death of George Floyd, who died last week at the hands of Minneapolis police.June 1, 2020
Eagles
Eagles' DeSean Jackson calls for players to be mic'ed up for 2020 season
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson suggested that more NFL players wear microphones next season if fans are unable to attend games due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.May 30, 2020
Protests
George Floyd protests in Philly erupt in fires, looting; City officials blame outsiders
Saturday began with began with peaceful protests in Philadelphia with 3,000 demonstrators gathered at the steps of the art museum, seeking justice for George Floyd. By midafternoon, the events took a violent turn resulting in clashes with cops, cars being burned and Center City stores being looted. The city's leaders condemned Saturday afternoon's violence and riots, blaming those destructive events on outsiders who had nothing to do with those seeking justice for Floyd, a black man who died in the custody of Minneapolis police on Monday.May 29, 2020
Investigations
After 20 years, former Philly woman identified as victim of Gilgo Beach serial killer
Valerie Mack, a Philadelphia escort who went missing in 2000, was identified as a victim of the Gilgo Beach Killer after investigators used genetic genealogy to link her to scattered remains. She was one 10 victims believed to be murdered by a serial killer in a case that has remained unsolved for nearly a decade.May 29, 2020
Entertainment
Hersheypark plans to reopen in July, provide more visits to pass holders
Hersheypark plans to reopen in July with a variety of measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The park is working to provide full value to 2020 season pass holders who purchased their passes prior to the coronavirus pandemic.May 29, 2020
Illness
Philly details rules for upcoming COVID-19 yellow phase
Philadelphia will lift some economic restrictions as the city enters the yellow phase of Pennsylvania's COVID-19 reopening plan on June 5, 2020. The health department will track progress by following multiple metrics that help guide additional steps in response to the coronavirus pandemic.Just In
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- Temple medical school to open branch campus in Atlantic City
- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Celtics on Thursday; full injury reports ahead of Game 6
- Eagles way-too-early 53-man roster projection
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