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

September 1, 2021

Investigations

Philly man arrested for allegedly firing stolen gun during road rage incident on Garden State Parkway

by Michael Tanenbaum

Wellingthon Ayala-Peralta, 36, of Philadelphia, was charged with multiple offenses in an alleged road rage shooting on the Garden State Parkway on Aug. 24, 2021. Ayala-Paralta allegedly fired two shots into the sky using a stolen gun and was driving while intoxicated, police said.

September 1, 2021

Shopping

Primark opening at Fashion District Philadelphia this month

by Michael Tanenbaum

Fast fashion retailer Primark will open at Fashion District Philadelphia on Sept. 16, 2021. The store will be Primark's third to open in Pennsylvania and will bring 350 jobs to the Center City mall.

August 31, 2021

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' may have scenes in Ireland in Season 15

by Michael Tanenbaum

A casting agency in Ireland recently posted a listing for a "Danny DeVito double" to appear in a scene of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" in Dublin. The FXX series is currently in production for its 15th season after the coronavirus pandemic put the show on temporary hiatus. A release date has not yet been set.

August 31, 2021

Food & Drink

Eagles' Dallas Goedert, Avonte Maddox star in Wawa commercial

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert and cornerback Avonte Maddox star in a new Wawa commercial promoting the convenience chain's delivery service. In the commercial, Goedert and Maddox plan a fantasy football draft together and order Wawa for the guys in their league.

August 31, 2021

Investigations

Pennsylvania man attempted to steal $400,000 in COVID-19 relief funds, prosecutors allege

by Michael Tanenbaum

Hayes D. Horner, Jr., 67, of Berwick, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to a wire fraud scheme in which he attempted to obtain more than $400,000 in COVID-19 relief funds through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, federal prosecutors said. Horner, who owns a towing company in Columbia County, allegedly worked with co-conspirators and was able to receive some of the approved loan funds.

August 30, 2021

Investigations

Woman injured at Six Flags Great Adventure after entering restricted area

by Michael Tanenbaum

A women at Six Flags Great Adventure was injured on Aug. 29 after she entered a restricted area of the theme park and slipped on a rooftop, a spokesperson said. The woman was taken to a local hospital in Jackson Township with a leg injury.

August 30, 2021

Investigations

Philly woman charged with straw-purchasing 19 guns in Bucks County

by Michael Tanenbaum

Sharon Jones, 44, of Philadelphia, is charged with multiple offenses for allegedly buying 19 guns in Warminster, Bucks County with the intent of reselling them for profit, federal prosecutors announced. The alleged straw-purchasing scheme was carried out in a series of six transactions and involved handguns from multiple manufacturers, investigators said.

August 30, 2021

Travel

American Airlines to resume flights from Philly to Worcester

by Michael Tanenbaum

American Airlines will resume service between Philadelphia International Airport and Worcester Regional Airport in central Massachusetts, the state's port authority announced. The flights will begin again Nov. 2, 2021 and tickets are on sale.

August 27, 2021

Movies

A bunch of Sixers will make cameos in Adam Sandler's upcoming movie 'Hustle'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Adam Sandler's new Netflix movie "Hustle" will feature cameos from several members of the Philadelphia 76ers, including coach Doc Rivers and players Tobias Harris, Seth Curry, Matisse Thybulle and Tyrese Maxey. The film, primarily shot in the Philadelphia area, centers on a foreign NBA prospect and a struggling basketball scout who takes gamble on his talent despite character concerns.

August 27, 2021

Investigations

Family, police searching for missing Millersville University student

by Michael Tanenbaum

Millersville University student Matthew Mindler, 20, went missing on Aug. 24 and has not been seen since leaving his residence hall at the college in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Mindler, who is from Hellertown, Lehigh County, has not been reached by concerned family and a missing adult report has been filed with the National Crime Information Center.