Michael Tanenbaum

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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

January 30, 2019

Crime

South Jersey teacher accused of having sex with student

Rancocas Valley Regional High School teacher Alexandra Reiner, 30, was charged with sexual assault after she allegedly had unlawful contact with a student.

January 30, 2019

Social Media

American Airlines, Chris Long respond to flight complaint from Eagles' Fletcher Cox

Philadelphia Eagles defensive linemen Fletcher Cox and Chris Long would prefer to be preparing for this Sunday's Super Bowl, but in the absence of that, bantering on Twitter works fine.

January 30, 2019

Media

Anti-Patriots GoFundMe supports Pittsburgh producer fired for Tom Brady 'Known Cheater' graphic

Pittsburgh's CBS affiliate KDKA fired a producer for flashing a graphic that called Patriots quarterback Tom Brady a "Known Cheater." The producer's friend is raising money to help him get back on his feet.

January 29, 2019

Maps

Philly has four of 10 most deadly road segments in Pennsylvania

Some of Pennsylvania's deadliest stretches of road are located here in Philadelphia, according to a new study of statewide traffic fatalities.

January 29, 2019

Celebrities

After Bill Maher diss, director Kevin Smith retires from wearing hockey jerseys

Director Kevin Smith responds to Bill Maher's call out by admitting he's done wearing hockey jerseys, the staple of his wardrobe for the last 25 years.

January 29, 2019

Investigations

Delco man arrested in alleged Facebook repairman scam

John Latta, 41, of Glenolden, Delaware County, allegedly took money for contractor work he never performed after connecting with customers via Facebook. He has been arrested on charges that he scammed nine unsuspecting people, Delaware County prosecutors said.

January 29, 2019

Prisons

Drone reportedly targeted Bill Cosby over Pennsylvania prison, forcing lockdown

The Montgomery County prison where inmate Bill Cosby is serving a three-to-10-year sentence was reportedly placed on lockdown last week after the comedian was targeted with a drone, according to TMZ.

January 29, 2019

MLB

Video game 'MLB The Show 19' teases news on cover star Bryce Harper

MLB free agent Bryce Harper has yet to sign with a team for the 2019 MLB season, but fans in Philadelphia remain hopeful they'll attract the Phillies former division foe.

January 28, 2019

Investigations

Jersey Shore man busted with large quantities of LSD, cocaine, marijuana, pills

A Long Beach man is facing multiple narcotics charges after authorities allegedly found large quantities of various drugs inside his residence, police said.

January 28, 2019

Crime

Delco woman charged with stealing $337,000 from elderly mother

A Springfield woman is facing multiple criminal charges after she allegedly stole more than $337,000 from her mother, using the funds various personal and business expenses, Delaware County prosecutors said Monday.

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