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.
June 17, 2020
Investigations
Philly woman charged with allegedly burning two police cars at City Hall protest
Philadelphia resident Lore-Elisabeth Blumenthal, 33, has been charged with the arson of two Philadelphia Police Department vehicles on May 30, 2020. The incidents, which were posted on social media, occurred after peaceful protests for George Floyd devolved into riots around City Hall.June 17, 2020
Investigations
Arrest warrant issued for suspect in killing of transgender woman Dominique Rem’mie Fells
Philadelphia police have identified and issues an arrest warrant for a man suspected of killing 27-year-old Dominique "Rem'mie" Fells, a transgender woman whose body was pulled from the Schuylkill River last week.June 17, 2020
Social Media
Comedian, N.J. native Chris D'Elia accused of sexual misconduct, targeting underage females using social media
Multiple women on Twitters have accused Comedian Chris D'Elia of sexual misconduct via social media, claiming the Netflix comic attempted to groom and meet them while they were underage.June 16, 2020
Protests
Philly officials address encampment protest on Benjamin Franklin Parkway
An encampment on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia has been organized by groups that demand the city provide viable solutions for the homeless population. Philadelphia officials called the encampment a risk to public health and safety, but said they hope to work on a solution with the organizers.June 16, 2020
Investigations
Man sent racist, threatening emails to Philly police commissioner, feds claim
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw received racist, threatening emails from a Massachusetts man earlier in June, according to federal prosecutors. Peter Fratus, 39, faces criminal charges following an FBI investigation.June 16, 2020
Illness
Inexpensive steroid reduces death risk among severe COVID-19 patients
A large clinical trial conducted by the University of Oxford found that the corticosteroid dexamethasone improves the survival rate of COVID-19 patients hospitalized with severe respiratory illness.June 16, 2020
Food & Drink
Philly's Kalaya named one of Food & Wine's 2020 Best New Restaurants in the United States
Kalaya, a Southern Thai restaurant in Philadelphia's Italian Market, is named one of Food & Wine's Best New Restaurants in the United States in 2020. While Kalaya opened in the spring of 2019, the restaurant found its way onto the 2020 list because the coronavirus pandemic has rendered new openings virtually impossible.June 15, 2020
Restaurants
Center City high-rise restaurant R2L closes permanently due to COVID-19 crisis
Philadelphia's R2L, a popular restaurant on the 37th floor of Two Liberty Place in Center City, will close permanently due to to the financial strain of the coronavirus pandemic.June 15, 2020
NFL
CNN hires former Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins as regular contributor
New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins will become a regular contributor for CNN, the cable news network announced. The two-time Super Bowl winner said he hopes to provide perspective in the run-up to the 2020 election.June 15, 2020
Investigations
Philly police union slams city's 'second guessing' of protest response
John McNesby, president of Philadelphia's Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, called plans for an independent review of the law enforcement response to recent protests "a new low" for the city. Mayor Jim Kenney and Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw announced they will support a thorough review of the city's handling of cilvil unrest.Just In
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