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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

June 9, 2020

Eagles

WFAN’s Mike Francesa crushes dreams of Eagles caller who hoped to give his Wentz-Hurts take

by Michael Tanenbaum

WFAN sports radio host Mike Francesa dismissed a young caller to his New York City show who hoped to talk about the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback situation. Francesa dumped the call, telling the caller the subject was irrelevant to his audience.

June 9, 2020

Investigations

New Jersey A.G. releases dash-cam video in police shooting of Maurice Gordon on Garden State Parkway

by Michael Tanenbaum

Police dash-cam video and 911 calls show several encounters that led to the fatal shooting of Maurice Gordon on the Garden State Parkway on May 23. Gordon, an unarmed black man, was shot by New Jersey State Police Sgt. Randall Wetzel during a stop for speeding. The investigation is being led by New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal.

June 9, 2020

Universities

Rowan University dismisses emergency management official who fatally shot teen in 1994

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Glassboro Police Officer Peter Amico was removed from his position as head of Rowan University's Office of Emergency Management. A petition called his employment "a revolting" insult in light of a 1994 shooting in which he killed 14-year-old L.T. Sanders during a response to a domestic dispute.

June 9, 2020

Wildlife

Video shows bear spotted in backyard in Delco, police say

by Michael Tanenbaum

Upper Chichester police reported a bear that was spotted in a resident's backyard on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Authorities are urging anyone who sees the bear in Delaware County to call 911.

June 8, 2020

Wildlife

Fishing boat overturned by breaching whale at Jersey Shore

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 25-foot fishing boat was tipped over by a whale just off the coast of Seaside Park on Monday afternoon at the Jersey Shore.

June 8, 2020

Business

Pennsylvania unveils $225 million grant program for small businesses affected by COVID-19

by Michael Tanenbaum

A $225 million grant program will provide economic support to small businesses in Pennsylvania that were heavily impacted by the shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

June 8, 2020

Memorials

Philly to light Boathouse Row gold in honor of George Floyd

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia will light up Boathouse Row gold in memory of George Floyd on Monday, June 8, 2020. Floyd was killed in the custody of Minneapolis police on May 25. He will be laid to rest in his hometown of Houston on Tuesday.

June 8, 2020

Investigations

Philly FOP members applaud Inspector Joseph Bologna as he surrenders on assault charges

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Police Inspector Joesph Bologna Jr. turned himself in on Monday on charges of aggravated assault and related offenses. Video from last week's protests shows him striking a Temple University student in the head with a baton.

June 5, 2020

Politics

Kenney dismisses Facebook attack from Vince Fumo over Frank Rizzo statue

by Michael Tanenbaum

In the days after the removal of the Frank Rizzo statue, former Pennsylvania Sen. Vince Fumo criticized Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney in a Facebook post, saying the mayor "betrayed" city residents by removing the

June 5, 2020

Eagles

Eagles' DeSean Jackson says 94WIP's Angelo Cataldi has 'no respect & no clue' for tweet about vocal athletes

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver reacted sharply to SportsRadio 94WIP host Angelo Cataldi after he tweeted a request for athletes to stop posting statements about civil unrest in the United States.