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 25, 2019

Investigations

Drug dealers shipped stuffed animals with opioids inside to Montgomery County, police say

by Michael Tanenbaum

Sixteen defendants in an alleged drug trafficking ring have been charged with shipping opioids concealed in stuffed animals from California to Montgomery County, prosecutors announced.

June 25, 2019

Investigations

Two men critically injured when third-story balcony collapses in West Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two men were left critically injured Tuesday morning when the third-floor balcony they were on collapsed at an apartment complex in West Philadelphia, police said. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. at a property in the 4200 block of Chester Avenue, located south of Baltimore Avenue near the University of the Sciences campus.

June 25, 2019

Odd News

Charlotte newscaster rants about New Jersey drivers during road trip

by Michael Tanenbaum

WBTV Good News anchor Kristen Hampton stopped at a New Jersey Turnpike rest stop to deliver a viral rant on her experience driving in the Garden State.

June 25, 2019

NFL

Amtrak, former Eagle Chris Long joke about Cam Newton's $1,500 flight rejection

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Eagles pass rusher Chris Long weighed in on the viral video of Cam Newton offering a man $1,500 for his seat on a flight home from Paris.

June 24, 2019

Business

Deptford Don Pablo's Mexican restaurant abruptly closes

by Michael Tanenbaum

The last remaining Don Pablo's Mexican restaurant abruptly closed its doors in Deptford Township on Sunday night, ending a run that began in Texas in 1985.

June 24, 2019

Investigations

Camden woman fatally stabbed by identical twin sister, prosecutors say

by Michael Tanenbaum

Amanda Ramirez, 27, was charged with aggravated manslaughter after she allegedly stabbed and killed her identical twin sister, Anna, in Camden on June 22, 2019.

June 24, 2019

Economy

Philly refinery explosion set to drive up holiday gas prices in Northeast U.S.

by Michael Tanenbaum

The immediate danger of last week's refinery explosion in Southwest Philadelphia has been contained after the fire was isolated and extinguished this weekend.

June 24, 2019

Wildlife

Young minke whale dies after getting trapped in Jersey Shore marina

by Michael Tanenbaum

A juvenile minke whale died over the weekend after witnesses said the mammal got caught between the docks of the Sandy Hook Bay Marina.

June 21, 2019

Eagles

Eagles' DeSean Jackson to Cowboys fanboy Skip Bayless: 'I'll shut yo a** up'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson reacted to Skip Bayless saying he had "growing up problems" on FS1's "Undisputed" during a discussion with his former Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammate Gerald McCoy.

June 21, 2019

Investigations

Dominican Republic resort says it didn't know about Pennsylvania man's claim he was assaulted at hotel

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Pennsylvania man who visited the Dominican Republic's Majestic Elegance resort said he was ambushed leaving the property's casino. A spokeswoman for Majestic Elegance on Friday said officials were unaware of the incident involving Robert Walker, of New Castle, Pennsylvania. The Majestic Elegance is the same hotel where a Wilmington, Delaware woman, says she was violently assaulted by a man she claimed was wearing a hotel uniform.