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.
October 28, 2020
Investigations
Police seek public help in solving Bucks County teen's death at Lake Nockamixon
Bucks County detectives continue to investigate the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jason Kutt, who was killed at Nockamixon State Park while sitting with his girlfriend on Oct. 24, 2020. Authorities are searching for the owners of three vehicles that may be potential witnesses.October 28, 2020
Protests
Philly police to release 911 audio, body cam footage in Walter Wallace shooting
Philadelphia officials plan to soon make public the 911 audio recording and body worn camera footage from Monday's fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. The 27-year-old Black man was killed by police on Oct. 26, prompting civil unrest across the city.October 28, 2020
Road Safety
Philly traffic deaths are up 60% in 2020, Bicycle Coalition says
Traffic fatalities in Philadelphia have increased by approximately 60% in 2020, according to data compiled by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. Despite a drop in vehicle miles traveled during the COVID-19 pandemic, the relative percentage of crashes is up across the country.October 27, 2020
Illness
'Rapidly rising' COVID-19 cases in Philly has officials considering more and new restrictions
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley reported a surge in new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, indicating that the upward trend is likely to continue in the weeks and months ahead. The city is reviewing whether additional coronavirus restrictions may be needed to contain the virus.October 27, 2020
Movies
'Concrete Cowboy,' filmed in Philly, will be released on Netflix
Netflix will stream "Concrete Cowboy," the Idris Elba-led film based on Philadelphia's history of Black urban horseback riding. The movie, filmed in Philly, debuted this fall at the Toronto International Film Festival and had its theatrical release disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. The release date will be sometime in 2021.October 27, 2020
Investigations
Walter Wallace shooting raises questions, Philly police commissioner says, promising full investigation
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw provided a brief update Tuesday afternoon on the police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr in West Philadelphia on Oct. 26, 2020. Details of the investigation remain under wraps as police continue to gather information. Ninety-one people have been arrested in connected with civil unrest that broke out in the aftermath of the shooting.October 27, 2020
2020 Election
Young Pennsylvania voters slowest to return mail-in ballots
Young Pennsylvania voters appear to be behind other age groups in returning mail-in ballots for the 2020 election, according to data from the U.S. Elections Project. The slow return of ballots could be especially consequential for Democrats in Pennsylvania, where pre-canvassing of ballots is not permitted.October 26, 2020
Investigations
Bucks County teen dies after shooting at Nockamixon State Park
An 18-year-old man has died of injuries suffered during a shooting Saturday afternoon at Nockamixon State Park in Bucks County. Authorities are still searching for the shooter.October 26, 2020
NFL
Jaguars running back, former Temple standout Ryquell Armstead facing serious COVID-19 complications
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead has been hospitalized twice with COVID-19 and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2020 NFL season. Armstead, 23, is a former standout at Temple University and was in line to have a significant role in the Jaguars' offense.October 26, 2020
Recreation
Two Philly-area apple orchards named among best in United States
Highland Orchards in Chester County and Linvilla Orchards in Delaware County are two of the best apple orchards in the United States, according to The Daily Meal. Both orchards are open during the coronavirus pandemic, with safety guidelines in place to protect visitors.Just In
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