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 28, 2018

Investigations

Authorities dismantle major fentanyl operation in eastern Pennsylvania

by Michael Tanenbaum

Five men who allegedly ran a large drug-trafficking organization in eastern Pennsylvania were arrested earlier this month following a joint investigation by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, prosecutors announced Monday.

June 28, 2018

Media

Eagles' Nick Foles does the Philadelphia weather report on FOX29

by Michael Tanenbaum

Nick Foles – the Philadelphia Eagles QB, Super Bowl MVP and newly published author – appeared on FOX 29's Good Day Philadelphia. He answered many of the same questions he has answered during the press tour for "Believe It: My Journey of Success, Failure and Overcoming the Odds." But he also did the weather forecast.

June 27, 2018

Law Enforcement

Jersey Shore police brace for all-day party advertised on social media

by Michael Tanenbaum

Point Pleasant Beach police are planning to up their presence on Friday afternoon in preparation for what could be another large and possibly unruly party in the area. The police response follows a similar event that led to brawls in Seaside Heights over Father's Day weekend.

June 27, 2018

Tributes

Philly police officer pays tribute to slain Bronx teen Lesandro Guzman-Feliz

by Michael Tanenbaum

Hundreds of people attended the funeral on Wednesday for 15-year-old Lesandro Guzman-Feliz, who was tragically killed in the Bronx last week by a group of gang members who mistook his identity at a community bodega. Philadelphia police Forensic Composite Artist Jonny Castro took to Facebook to share an image he put together as a tribute.

June 27, 2018

Crime

Pennsylvania doctor allegedly groped female college student

by Michael Tanenbaum

An allergist in Scranton is facing multiple charges after he allegedly touched a 20-year-old college student in the groin area while she was shadowing him on the job. Dr. Joel Jerome Laury, 52, of Scott Township, is charged indecent assault without consent, open lewdness and harassment.

June 27, 2018

Media

Talk Radio 1210 picks up 'The Mark Levin Show'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Talk Radio 1210 (WPHT-AM) will broadcast the conservative political commentator's show nightly from 6 to 9 p.m. in his hometown market.

June 27, 2018

Firefighters

Philadelphia firefighter dies after medical emergency in survival training exercise

by Michael Tanenbaum

Lt. Benny Hutchins, a 34-year veteran of the fire department, had been hospitalized since experiencing a medical emergency at the Fire Academy on June 25.

June 26, 2018

NFL

Eagles fan wins billboard bet to humiliate Patriots, Tom Brady in Boston

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Philadelphia Eagles fan won a bet with a co-worker on Twitter to claim enough likes for a billboard to be hung in Boston. Eagles fans were quick to relive the team's victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.

June 26, 2018

Crime

Chester County bank manager allegedly used dead man's account in $118,000 embezzlement scheme

by Michael Tanenbaum

The branch manager of a Downingtown bank is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he devised an elaborate scheme to conceal the embezzlement of customer funds — including those taken from the account of a dead man. Anthony Rife, 38, allegedly carried out the scheme while serving as manager for the Ludwig's Corner branch of Downingtown National Bank.

June 26, 2018

Crime

Police: Bethlehem murder-suicide linked to possible love triangle

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Lehigh County believe a murder-suicide resulting in the deaths of John Schmook and Sean Ferry in Bethlehem on Monday likely is linked to a disagreement over a woman.