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.
October 16, 2024
Lawsuits
Exonerated Philly man, who CNN's Jake Tapper advocated for, sues the city and police officers
C.J. Rice was wrongfully convicted in a 2011 shooting and spent more than a decade in prison before he was exonerated and released from prison last year. CNN anchor Jake Tapper and his father played key roles in helping get Rice's case get exposure before a federal court overturned the conviction. Rice has now filed a lawsuit against the city and seven police officers claiming his case fits a pattern of misconduct in criminal investigations.October 16, 2024
Investigations
Drexel administrator charged for alleged drunken confrontation with police inside SEPTA station
Drexel University administrator Kevin Montgomery was arrested outside a SEPTA station in Center City on Tuesday night and charged with disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. Montgomery allegedly was involved in an argument with another person and then pushed a police officer who intervened. The university is investigating whether bias and discrimination were involved in the incident.October 15, 2024
History
Rare sword from a Revolutionary War soldier to be displayed at Philly museum
Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution will soon display a sword belonging to a solider who fought in the final battle of the Revolutionary War. The sword belonged to Sgt. Jeremiah Keeler, who participated in the decisive Siege of Yorktown in the fall of 1781 that ended British war efforts in the American colonies. The sword was a gift from French military officer Marquis de Lafayette.October 14, 2024
Nature
Rare comet could be visible in Philly skies until late October
A rare comet will be visible on the western horizon in the Philadelphia region between Oct. 14-24, according to NASA. The comet, called Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, only passes by Earth once every 80,000 years. Although possibly visible to the naked eye, it's recommended to use either binoculars or a small telescope for the best view.October 14, 2024
Development
Gillian's Wonderland Pier closes leaving questions about what's next for Ocean City's boardwalk
Gillian's Wonderland Pier, the amusement park that has operated for nearly a century on the Ocean City boardwalk, will close for good on Sunday. The pending shutdown of the Jersey Shore fixture has fueled months of speculation about whether a hotel could be built there and if local leaders would consider approving a liquor license in the dry town.October 14, 2024
Investigations
Police release video showing 3 men wanted for burglary of SS United States
Three men broke into the SS United States from Pier 82 in South Philly earlier this month and stole about $1,700 worth of property from the historic ocean liner. The men were caught on video using a rope and pulley to access the ship, which will leave the city later this month to be sunken and turned into an artificial reef for scuba diving and fishing on the Florida panhandle in Okaloosa County.October 11, 2024
Courts
Philadelphia jury awards $78 million to man who said his cancer was caused by Roundup weed killer
A Philadelphia jury awarded $78 million in state court to an Abington Township man who alleged an ingredient in Roundup weed killer caused him to develop non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. The case is one of many against manufacturer Monsanto and its parent company, Bayer AG, claiming exposure to the ingredient glyphosate causes cancer.October 10, 2024
Business
Conshohocken Italian Bakery to close after 51-year run
Conshohocken Italian Bakery, at 79 Jones St., will close later in October after 51 years in business, the owners said in an Instagram post. The business is widely known for its hoagie rolls — used by many cheesesteak shops in the Philadelphia region — and its kaiser rolls, bagels, tomato pies and Easter bread.October 10, 2024
Courts
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and his wife, La'Quetta, plead not guilty to beating their daughter
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, La'Quetta Small, pleaded not guilty to charges that they physically harmed their teenage daughter. They entered their pleas during their arraignment hearing in Mays Landing on Thursday. The couple allegedly beat their 16-year-old daughter on multiple occasions last winter.October 10, 2024
Transportation
Bicycle safety upgrades on Spruce and Pine streets to be discussed at public meeting next week
Potential safety upgrades to the bike lanes on Spruce and Pine streets in Center City will be discussed at a public meeting Thursday, Oct. 17. There are plans to install concrete barriers as a buffer to protect cyclists. Advocates put pressure on the city to improve safety after bicyclist Barbara Friedes was fatally struck by an alleged drunk driver in July.Just In
- For Tattooed Mom to resume live music performances, L&I says it must obtain permits and a license
- Here's how new panels at the President's House differ from the original displays
- When police officers are shot, how they get to the hospital depends on the city – and Philadelphia stands apart
- Trailer for Sylvester Stallone biopic 'I Play Rocky' shows re-creations of some of 1976 film's most memorable scenes
- Flyers get Jamie Drysdale's extension done, for four years at $6.5 million per
- Phillies announce 2027 schedule
Must Read
