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.
December 23, 2024
Investigations
State hospital worker charged with stealing $130,000 from Bucks County mom serving life for killing her sons
Bridget Compton, an employee at Norristown State Hospital, allegedly stole more than $130,000 last year from Trinh Nguyen, the woman now convicted of killing her young sons in Upper Makefield, Bucks County in 2022. Prosecutors alleged Compton of forging checks from Nguyen's bank account.December 20, 2024
Media
Howard Eskin leaves SportsRadio 94WIP after 38 years
SportsRadio 94WIP host Howard Eskin revealed on Friday that he is leaving the station after 38 years. Eskin has long been dubbed "the king" of Philly sports talk radio for trailblazing WIP's identity as a personality-driven station. Audacy, the station's parent company, confirmed Eskin's departure.December 20, 2024
Holidays
Brandon Graham's trash-talk yule log is the latest Philly-themed fireplace video to keep the holidays cozy
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham is known as one of the NFL's most prolific trash-talkers. The team created a Christmas yule log video with a compilation of Graham yapping at opponents on the field over the years. The video is one of a handful of Philly-themed yule log streams that offer cozy background entertainment during the holiday season.December 20, 2024
Investigations
Couple who ran South Philly pharmacy charged in $20 million Medicare, Medicaid scheme
The owners of Broad Street Family Pharmacy in South Philly are charged with defrauding Medicare and Medicaid of more than $20 million, the Pennsylvania attorney general's office said Thursday. For five year, the pharmacy operators allegedly submitted false claims for expensive prescriptions that were never filled and instead paid customers kickbacks.December 19, 2024
Development
76ers arena project enters next phase as Chinatown advocates reel from long fight
City Council's approval of the 76ers' planned arena in Center City on Thursday will send the team's $1.3 billion project into the next phase of its planned development on East Market Street in Center City. Opponents of the project were left reeling and angry about how the deal will impact Chinatown and other neighborhoods in the years ahead.December 18, 2024
Business
Avana, a new comfort food restaurant from Amina's owner, to open on Ben Franklin Parkway
Avana, a new restaurant from Amina and BlackHen owner Felicia Wilson, opens in the Park Towne Place apartment building on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Dec. 29. It will offer comfort food, including a twist on McDonald's famed McRib sandwich. Wilson also recently opened the Latin Fusion restaurant Fia at Center City's Fairfield Inn & Suites.December 18, 2024
Social Media
Drone sightings in the region are fueling conspiracies. Five years ago, similar hysteria erupted in Colorado.
The flood of drone sightings in New Jersey and elsewhere over the last month draws parallels to reports that were made in Colorado five years ago. While federal probes have concluded most of the suspected drone sightings were routine aircraft, the current hysteria has fueled conspiracies on social media.December 18, 2024
Marijuana
Pa. marijuana legalization bill seeking to use state stores faces cloudy future
Two state representatives plan to propose an adult-use cannabis bill that would expand the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to include regulating and selling marijuana. The concept would be a departure from what other states have done when legalizing recreational marijuana, prompting skepticism from some industry advocates.December 17, 2024
Food & Drink
Sample over 50 brews at Ardmore Music Hall's island-themed Winter Beer Fest
Ardmore Music Hall will host its annual Winter Beer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 11, offering attendees of the island getaway-themed event more than 50 brews to sample along with an a la carte menu. Musical performances are planned from Philly-based jazz quintet Slowey and the Boats and DJ lil''dave.December 16, 2024
Investigations
In wake of Christmas Village shooting, Mayor Cherelle Parker says incident 'does not define us'
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials gathered outside City Hall on Monday to discuss last week's shooting at the Christmas Village in Dilworth Park, where three teenagers were injured and a 14-year-old boy was taken into custody. Parker said the shooting reinforces the need for gun violence prevention and intervention to steer young people in the right direction.Just In
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