Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

November 5, 2020

Investigations

Homicide at Bensalem chiropractic office under investigation

James Sowa, 64, was found dead at his home and chiropractic office in Bensalem, Pennsylvania on Nov. 2, 2020. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide after it was determined Sowa died of blunt force trauma to the head.

November 5, 2020

Eagles

Eagles safety Marcus Epps tests positive for COVID-19

Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps has tested positive for COVID-19, the latest player to be diagnosed in a rash of recent cases across the league.

November 4, 2020

Investigations

Philadelphia releases body cam footage, identifies police officers in Walter Wallace Jr. shooting

Philadelphia has released body camera footage and 911 audio recordings from the police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr, the 27-year-old Black man whose death sparked a wave of civil unrest in the city. Wallace's family said he was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the incident. Police identified the two officers as 25-year-old Sean Matarazzo and 26-year-old Thomas Munz.

November 4, 2020

2020 Election

2020 New Jersey Election Results: Here are the races to keep watching

This is a rundown of all the New Jersey elections – that are not the presidential race – that PhillyVoice is following on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, and links to additional coverage of each. Check back often as this article will be updated frequently as New Jersey's 2020 election results come in throughout the night and in the coming days.

November 4, 2020

Investigations

Police seek woman who allegedly attempted to light fire at Lancaster County polling place

Pequea Township police are searching for a woman who allegedly attempted to light several fires at a Lancaster County polling location on Tuesday. The investigation remains ongoing as a vote count continues in the presidential battleground state of Pennsylvania.

November 3, 2020

2020 Election

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick defeats Democrat Christina Finello in Pennsylvania's 1st District

In one of Pennsylvania's most closely watched Congressional races, Republican Brian Fitzpatrick has retained his 1st District seat, defeating a Democratic challenge from Christina Finello.

November 3, 2020

2020 Election

Philly's ballot-counting livestream video is a testament to election workers everywhere

The Philadelphia City Commissioners are running a livestream on YouTube of the city's ballot counting process, offering a glimpse into what's involved in the life of an election worker in the chaotic 2020 election.

November 3, 2020

Investigations

Man arrested in attempted abduction of Philly dogwalker, police say

Jacob Alex Montague, a 34-year-old homeless man was arrested in connected with three attempted abductions in early November, including an incident on Monday afternoon the left a 26-year-old woman with injuries. Two civilians intervened to help the victim escape the Montague's vehicle, police said.

November 3, 2020

2020 Election

U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross defeats GOP challenger Claire Gustafson in N.J.'s 1st District

In New Jersey's 1st Congressional District, incumbent Democrat Donald Norcross won re-election against Republican challenger Claire Gustafson on Tuesday. The Associated Press called the race for Norcross a little after 10 p.m., with the incumbent congressman earning over 64% of the vote and a fourth term in Washington, D.C.

November 2, 2020

Media

Jeannette Reyes departs 6ABC for FOX5 in Washington, D.C.

Jeannette Reyes will leave Philadelphia's 6ABC to join FOX5 in Washington, D.C., where she will be a morning co-anchor on "Good Day DC," beginning Dec. 7. Reyes spent more than four years in Philadelphia. Her husband, Robert Burton, is a morning news anchor for WJLA, the ABC affiliate in Washington, where Reyes also previously worked.

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