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.
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.August 29, 2018
Schools
Philly public schools to close early again for excessive heat on Thursday
For the third day in a row, Philadelphia public schools will let out at 1 p.m. Thursday as a late August heatwave sustains high temperatures above the 90 degree mark.August 29, 2018
Business
Cape May County Airport plans massive drone research facility with federal grant
Cape May County Airport plans massive drone research facility with federal grantAugust 29, 2018
Investigations
Arrest made in Main Line slaying of former Playboy model
A suspect was arrested Wednesday and charged with first degree murder in the death of Christina Kraft, the former Playboy model whose body was found last week at her condominium in Ardmore.August 29, 2018
Investigations
Philly police detective under investigation for hostile letter to co-worker
A Philadelphia homicide detective has become the subject of an internal police department investigation after writing a letter to a co-worker containing racially suggestive insults.August 29, 2018
Investigations
Former Eagles linebacker Mychal Kendricks faces insider trading charges
Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Mychal Kendricks has been hit with federal charges concerning an alleged insider trading scheme, U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain announced Wednesday morning in Center City.August 28, 2018
Investigations
Woman struck by SEPTA subway at Erie Station on Broad Street Line
Philadelphia police are investigating the death of a woman who was struck by a SEPTA subway Tuesday afternoon at the Broad Street Line's Erie Station.August 28, 2018
Crime
Philadelphia man charged in sexual assault of Abington girl
Bruce Beatty, 49, turned himself in to Abington police last Friday after a warrant was issued for his arrest earlier in the week.August 28, 2018
Celebrities
Michael B. Jordan has challenged Will Smith to a cook-off
Michael B. Jordan was vacationing at a cabin owned by Will Smith and whipped up a ton of food. In the process, he decided to throw down a "cook off" challenge, which Smith, reportedly accepted. Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has offered to be the judge.August 28, 2018
Odd News
Mysterious big cat caught on security camera in Clarks Summit, Pa.
A big cat spotted in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, has residents wondering whether it's a bobcat or some kind of mutant mountain lion.Just In
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