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.
September 4, 2018
Schools
Philly public schools closing early again Wednesday due to hot weather
The School District of Philadelphia will again send students home early on Wednesday, Sept. 5., as excessive heat continues to smother the region.September 4, 2018
Food & Drink
West Coast chain Fatburger coming to Cherry Hill Mall
Plans underway for Fatburger to open a location at the Cherry Hill Mall. It marks the return of "The Last Great Hamburger Stand" to the East Coast.September 4, 2018
Recreation
Teen catches massive mahi-mahi at Jersey Shore tournament
During the Ocean City Marlin and Tuna Club's 2018 Labor Day Fishing Tournament, Eddie Kelly, 15, of Ocean City, New Jersey, caught a 66-pound, 56-inch long mahi-mahi while fishing 80 miles off the Jersey Shore coastline.September 1, 2018
Investigations
Police: Missing Bucks County woman located safe, 48 hours after going missing
Christina Giuffre, 21, of Langhorne, Bucks County, was found Saturday morning. Middletown Township police said the woman was reported missing after she didn't show up for her job at Retro Fitness in Levittown.August 31, 2018
Wildlife
Look out, Philly could be facing a spotted lanternfly invasion
Multiple reports indicate the the spotted lanternfly is becoming more of a presence in various locations in Philly, including downtown and in West Philadelphia, according to a Facebook post from the city's Tree Philly organization.August 31, 2018
Investigations
Philly customs agents seize more than 500 fake IDs bound for college students
Hundreds of fake IDs shipped to the United States from overseas have been seized by U.S. Customs & Border Protection agents in Philadelphia in recent months.August 31, 2018
Investigations
Amid Pa. prison lockdown, Delco corrections officer arrested for allegedly smuggling synthetic marijuana
Authorities in Delaware County filed contraband charges against a corrections officer who allegedly smuggled synthetic marijuana into the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Glen Mills. The charges come amid a lockdown of state correctional facilities after prison workers were sickened by the synthetic marijuana substance K-2.August 31, 2018
Celebrities
Sixers' Ben Simmons is reportedly done with Kendall Jenner
Sixers' Ben Simmons is reportedly done with Kendall JennerAugust 30, 2018
NFL
Cris Collinsworth admits he screwed up Zach Ertz TD call in Super Bowl LII
The Philadelphia Eagles will raise their first Super Bowl banner at Lincoln Financial Field when they kick off the 2018-19 NFL season against the Atlanta Falcons. Cris Collinsworth, who will call the game, finally admits he made a bad decision to question Zach Ertz's touchdown in Super Bowl LII.August 30, 2018
Amusement Parks
Six Flags building world's tallest pendulum ride for 2019 season
The summer may be winding down, but Six Flags Great Adventure is already looking ahead to 2019—and for good reason.Just In
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