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.
August 13, 2020
Investigations
Philly police officer's widower charged with fraud for allegedly collecting cop's death benefits after remarrying
John Higgins, the husband of a Philadelphia police officer who died while on duty, allegedly received hundreds of thousands of dollars in survivor benefits by hiding his second marriage from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, according to prosecutors.August 12, 2020
Social Media
Drexel's 'Civil Dialog' installation will hold social media conversation on side of West Philly building
Drexel University's Nesbitt Hall in West Philadelphia will be used as a canvas for a social media conversation about current events and social issues from Aug. 12-15. The nightly feed, called 'Civil Dialog,' is open to the public and will be streamed live on Twitch.August 12, 2020
Flyers
Hype videos boost first-place Flyers in race for Stanley Cup
The Philadelphia Flyers rose from a dark horse NHL contender to the Eastern Conference frontrunner in the NHL's Toronto bubble.August 12, 2020
Eagles
Eagles season opener at Washington won't have fans at FedEx Field, team says
The Washington Football team announced that its season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 14 will not include fans at FedEx Stadium. Owner Daniel Snyder said the team will evaluate the situation as the season unfolds. It's still undecided whether the Eagles will host fans at Lincoln Financial Field amid the coronavirus pandemic.August 12, 2020
Controversies
Philly Art Commission votes to remove Christopher Columbus statue from Marconi Plaza
The Philadelphia Art Commission voted Wednesday to remove the Christopher Columbus statue from Marconi Plaza and place it in storage until a new location is found. The decision came after multiple tense encounters in South Philadelphia during June.August 11, 2020
Illness
Severe COVID-19 outcomes in Philly plummet far below April peak
The number of COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths have fallen sharply in recent months in Philadelphia. Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said the city is moving in 'the right direction' but encouraged residents to continue wearing masks.August 11, 2020
History
New Jersey coin dealer set to auction rare 1794 'Flowing Hair Silver Dollar' minted in Philly
A rare Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, minted in Philadelphia in 1794, will be auctioned by New Jersey dealer Legend Numismatics. Collector Bruce Morelan acquired the coin for $10 million in 2013, setting a record for the highest price paid for a rare coin.August 11, 2020
Business
Pennsylvania company developing in-home COVID-19 test is expanding, adding jobs
OraSure Technologies, based in Bethlehem, will expand manufacturing operations in Pennsylvania to continue development of its rapid, in-home COVID-19 self-test. The company will use a simple saliva collection method that doesn't require any lab processing to obtain a result.August 11, 2020
Investigations
Death of wife, husband in Abington ruled murder-suicide, prosecutors say
Abington Township police are investigating the death of a man and woman who were found inside an apartment in Meadowbrook on August 10, 2020. Investigators recovered a gun at the scene.August 11, 2020
Politics
Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as vice presidential running mate for 2020 election
Joe Biden has picked California Sen. Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate in the 2020 presidential election. Harris, a former prosecutor, has been a vocal supporter of Biden since dropping out of the Democratic race last December. She would be America's first female, first Black and first Asian American vice president.Just In
- Body of missing Hammonton man found in Delaware park
- New Jersey State Police detective found guilty in fatal motorcycle chase in Burlington County
- Preservationist pushes for Hercules Posey, George Washington's celebrity chef, to get Pa. historical marker
- Supreme Court preserves access to abortion drug via telehealth – at least for now
- Five takeaways from Josh Harris and Bob Myers' press conference following Daryl Morey's departure
- Phillies take two from Red Sox, get another series win under Don Mattingly
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