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.
November 19, 2018
Fitness
6ABC reporter shares details of harrowing condition caused by over-exercising
Jeannette Reyes, a reporter for Action News in Philadelphia, learned a life-threatening lesson about pushing her body to the max this past summer.November 16, 2018
Crime
Pennsylvania man allegedly stomped dog to death, punched police officer
Richard Jukes Jr., of Altoona, Pennsylvania, allegedly stomped a chihuahua puppy to death and assaulted an officer who attempted to interview him about the incident, according to police.November 16, 2018
Courts
Woman in viral Wildwood beach arrest video pleads not guilty
Emily Weinman, of Philadelphia, whose arrest on the Wildwood beach last summer turned violent and was caught on video, has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges stemming from the viral incident over Memorial Day weekend.November 16, 2018
NASA rocket launch will be visible over Philly before dawn Saturday
People in the Philadelphia area should be able to see NASA's Northrop Grumman's Anteres rocket as it passes above the city early Saturday morning, following its launch from Wallops Flight Facility at Virginia's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport.November 16, 2018
Lawsuits
New Jersey reaches recognition settlement with Native American Indian tribe
The state of New Jersey has reached a formal settlement with the Nanticoke-Lenni-Lenape tribe of Native American Indians, resolving a three-year legal battle over the state's official position on the tribe's status.November 15, 2018
Investigations
Delco man arrested for allegedly creating homemade explosives
A Collingdale man is facing felony charges after authorities allegedly found homemade incendiary devices while serving a bench warrant for a separate narcotics offense, prosecutors said Thursday.November 15, 2018
Parks
Eight Philly park and trail projects among $50 million in state grants
Eight Philadelphia projects are among 280 included in a statewide investment of $50 million to improve recreation and community revitalization efforts across Pennsylvania.November 15, 2018
Investigations
Fake stabbing causes stir at University City restaurant Terakawa Ramen
An incident staged to appear as though someone was stabbed inside a University City restaurant on Tuesday night left fearful diners stunned and scrambling as the pranksters filmed a clip for their Instagram and YouTube accounts.November 15, 2018
Investigations
Comcast fires employee with alleged ties to Proud Boys, We the People Rally
Days before an alt-right rally in Philadelphia, Comcast has fired an employee who was linked to the "Western chauvinist" Proud Boys group and had been scheduled to assist with security for the potentially contentious event.November 14, 2018
Flyers
Flyers designers reveal Gritty almost had wings and no pants
The masterminds behind Flyers mascot Gritty share details of creative process to create Philadelphia's latest obsession, including how he almost debuted pantless.Just In
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