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

November 9, 2022

2022 Election

John Fetterman beats Mehmet Oz in fiery Pennsylvania race for U.S. Senate

by Michael Tanenbaum

Democrat John Fetterman is projected to defeat Republican Mehmet Oz in the U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania, a race that could decide which party controls the Senate majority, the Associated Press reported. Fetterman overcame a rocky ending to his campaign after struggling in a TV debate, when the lingering symptoms of the stroke he suffered in May were on display for voters. Fetterman will take over the seat of retiring Republican Sen. Pat Toomey.

November 7, 2022

Lottery

Delaware woman claims 2 lottery prizes totaling $400,000 in one day

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 70-year-old woman from Newark, Delaware recently purchased two state lottery tickets, each worth six figures, that she was able to claim in the same day. The first ticket was a $100K Ultimate Cash Instant Game winner. After she claimed that prize at lottery headquarters, she bought a $300,000 winning SERIOUS MONEY ticket. The Delaware woman's rare fortune comes amid building suspense over a record-setting $1.9 million Powerball jackpot. The next drawing will happen at 11 p.m. Monday.

November 7, 2022

Entertainment

Electric go-kart track to open at shuttered Kmart in South Jersey

by Michael Tanenbaum

A new electric go-kart facility and entertainment center will open in the space of the former Kmart building in the Berlin Shopping Center at 328 S. White Horse Pike in Camden County, New Jersey. Monaco Indoor Karting plans a track that will include 24 high-speed karts and eight carts for kids, in addition to an arcade, rock-climbing and a ninja course.

November 4, 2022

Investigations

Man, 34, grazed by bullet in shooting at Wawa in Northeast Philly, police say

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting Friday morning at the Wawa at 9101 Frankford Ave. in Torresdale, where a 34-year-old man suffered a graze wound to the stomach as he was leaving the store. The shooting appears to have stemmed from an argument, and the gunman fired from outside the store, investigators said. The incident came after Wawa closed two stores in Center City last month, citing safety concerns. The company also has cut hours at other locations in the city and in Bucks County.

November 4, 2022

Investigations

Ex-SEPTA manager took cash payments from vendor for inside information, prosecutors say

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former SEPTA manager James Stevens, 69, and Robert Welsh, 59, owner of Spector Logistics, were indicted as part of an alleged bribery and extortion scheme. Stevens, the director of SEPTA's video evidence unit, accepted cash payments from Welsh in exchange for information that help Spector Logistics win valuable vendor contracts between 2014 and 2018, federal prosecutors said.

November 4, 2022

Eagles

Howie Roseman reminds heckling Eagles fan about team's 'first f***ing Super Bowl'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman gave a traveling fan a piece of his mind when he spotted a sign in the crowd at NRG Stadium before Thursday night's game against the Houston Texans. The sign said Roseman was "forgiven" for his wide receiver draft busts, thanks to the A.J. Brown trade. "I'm f***ing forgiven for your first f***ing Super Bowl?" Roseman said to the an. "F*** you! Let's f***ing go! F*** you!" Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith also let the world know he doesn't care about his fantasy football stats.

November 4, 2022

Government

Philly is turning to civil prosecution – and mobile cameras – to fight its illegal dumping problem

by Michael Tanenbaum

For the first time in an illegal dumping case, the Philadelphia Streets Department used civil prosecution to hold an offender accountable for an incident that occurred in North Philly in February. The incident resulted in a $10,700 fine that included the cost of clean-up. The case came after City Council strengthened laws around illegal dumping and the Streets Department expanded its camera surveillance program to aid its investigations.

November 3, 2022

Investigations

Suspect captured after manhunt in woman's fatal Millville shooting

by Michael Tanenbaum

Edwin Ramos-Rosado, the Millville man wanted in connection with Wednesday's fatal shooting of 35-year-old Ramy Garcia, has been captured by authorities after a manhunt that lasted in Thursday morning, Cumberland County prosecutors said Garcia was found suffering from a gunshot wound in the 400 block of N. Fourth St. on Wednesday afternoon. Ramos-Rosado faces murder and related charges.

November 2, 2022

Wildlife

30 swans killed by bird flu at Lake of the Lillies in Point Pleasant Beach

by Michael Tanenbaum

The H5N1 bird flu, first detected in the United States late last year, has devastated a swan population at Lake of the Lillies in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. About 30 swans have died in recent days. Local officials are urging people to stay away from the lake, though the virus is rarely transmitted to humans.

November 2, 2022

Food & Drink

Owner of Angelo's Pizzeria explains why he wouldn't take the Astros' order for their post-game meal

by Michael Tanenbaum

Angelo's Pizzeria South Philly didn't accept a catering order from the Houston Astros, who had wanted to get cheesesteaks after Game 3 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night. The restaurant explained that it didn't take the order because it would have required staff to work outside normal business hours. The Phils crushed the Astros 7-0, taking a 2-1 lead in the World Series with two more games to play in South Philadelphia. A similar situation also unfolded at Mike's BBQ, which explained that the Astros had contacted the wrong restaurant.