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.
July 8, 2020
Protests
Philly tosses out citations given to protesters for failure to disperse, curfews and other code violations
Philadelphia protesters who were arrested for code violation notices, such as failure to disperse and curfews, will have these civil matters waived, Mayor Jim Kenney said Wednesday. CVNs issued between May 30 and June 30 will be withdrawn.July 8, 2020
Accidents
Teen cyclist fatally struck by car on Kelly Drive, police say
Nadir Nafis Holloman, an 18-year-old cyclist, died Tuesday night while riding his bike along Kelly Drive in Philadelphia. The incident was the second fatal cycling accident involving a teenager in the city over the last month.July 8, 2020
Storms
Two Philly-area men killed in lightning strike in northern Pennsylvania
A powerful lightning strike in Bradford County, Pennsylvania killed two men and left two others hospitalized on June 6, 2020. The two fatal victims were from the Philadelphia area, the Bradford County coroner said.July 8, 2020
Phillies
Phillies' Scott Kingery says COVID-19 'can creep up on you'
Scott Kingery shared his rough experience with COVID-19 on Tuesday, explaining that the virus left him stuck on a couch and barely able to move for weeks. The Philadelphia Phillies infielder hopes to be able to return in time for Opening Day on July 24.July 7, 2020
Primary Election
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker defeats progressive Lawrence Hamm in New Jersey primary
U.S. Senator Cory Booker, of New Jersey, beat back a Democratic primary challenge from Lawrence Hamm, the progressive leader of the People's Organization for Progress and former presidential campaign lead for Bernie Sanders in New Jersey.July 7, 2020
Primary Election
Amy Kennedy wins Democratic primary for New Jersey's 2nd District seat
Amy Kennedy was among five Democratic candidates running for South Jersey's 2nd Congressional District seat, which is currently held by Republican U.S. Rep Jeff Van Drew. Kennedy was announced the winner after Brigid Callahan Harrison conceded the race.July 7, 2020
Primary Election
In New Jersey primary, Joe Biden, Donald Trump push ahead toward November contest
New Jersey's primary election for the 2020 presidential race moves incumbent Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden another step closer to their expected contest in November's general election.July 6, 2020
Development
Hershey Co. plans to build large warehouse in Lebanon County
Land development at a site in Central Pennsylvania has been approved for The Hershey Co. to move forward with plans for a large packaging and warehouse facility. The project will be located in South Annville Township, Lebanon County.July 6, 2020
Development
Iconic PECO building in Philly turning off crown lights until fall
The crown lights atop Philadelphia's PECO building at 23rd and Market streets will go dark until the fall as the platform undergoes system upgrades, officials said.July 6, 2020
Investigations
Seven people killed in wave of Philly shootings over Fourth of July weekend
At least seven people in Philadelphia were killed by gun violence over the weekend, including a 6-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy, and more than 20 people were injured in shootings that occurred across the city, according to police. Mayor Jim Kenney reacted strongly to a spate of shootings across the city over Fourth of July weekend. At least seven people were killed in nearly two dozen separate shooting incidents, including a child and two teenagers.Just In
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