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 20, 2020
2020 Election
Pennsylvania's 2020 row office elections: Attorney general, auditor general and treasurer posts all up for grabs
In Pennsylvania's 2020 election, three statewide executive offices — Attorney General, Auditor General and State Treasurer — are up for grabs. Incumbent Attorney General Josh Shapiro and State Treasurer Joe Torsella, both Democrats, will try to beat back Republican challenges.October 20, 2020
Illness
Philly could be entering 'dangerous period' of COVID-19 pandemic, health commissioner says
Philadelphia's rising COVID-19 case counts point to a fall and winter that could see a dangerous period for the city's public health outlook, health commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said during a coronavirus press briefing. Case counts have been on the rise throughout the region and the rest of the United States in October.October 19, 2020
NFL
Nick Foles shouts out Meek Mill as Bears get another win
Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles said the team played Meek Mill in the locker room after their 23-16 win over the Carolina Panthers. The Philadelphia-born rapper's "Dreams and Nightmares" was a locker room fixture during the Eagles' Super Bowl run in 2017-18.October 19, 2020
Investigations
Philly man charged in hit-and-run that killed woman in Cheltenham
Montgomery County prosecutors filed charges against a Philadelphia man in the Sept. 27 hit-and-run crash that killed 30-year-old Shanna Hurdle in Cheltenham Township.October 19, 2020
Illness
Wolf, Levine address data on Pennsylvania's 'fall resurgence' of COVID-19
Pennsylvania is seeing a "fall resurgence" in COVID-19 that follows similar trends across the United States, Gov. Tom Wolf and Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said Monday. As coronavirus transmission spreads in Pennsylvania, officials are urging renewed efforts to follow guidelines such as wearing face masks and practicing social distancing.October 19, 2020
Investigations
Missing South Jersey boy found safe, family says
Tymin Coleman, 12, of Lumberton was found safe after he went missing from his home around 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 18, 2020. Coleman went out for a bike ride but never returned home. Police searched the South Jersey town overnight into Monday to located Coleman. His mother confirmed he was home safe on Monday morning.October 16, 2020
Investigations
Fetterman requests no charges in Pennsylvania woman's racist grocery store tirade
Pennsylvania second lady Giselle Fetterman asked state police and Allegheny County prosecutors not to press charges against the woman who called her the n-word last weekend at a grocery store in Braddock.October 16, 2020
Eagles
Ravens coach cracks D-cell battery joke as Eagles fans make return to the Linc
Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale commented on the return of Philadelphia Eagles fans to Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday. With few fans in the stands due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Martindale said it will be easy to figure out who's throwing D-cell batteries.October 16, 2020
Lottery
Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $3.6 million sold at Delco Wawa
A Wawa in Chadds Ford sold a winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $3.6 million on October, 14, 2020. The Delaware County store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.October 16, 2020
2020 Election
Barack Obama expected in Philly next week for Biden campaign event
Former President Barack Obama will make his first campaign stop for Joe Biden in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 21, as the 2020 presidential race nears the finish line. Biden holds a comfortable lead over President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, which is a considered a pivotal battleground state in 2020.Just In
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