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 10, 2022
Politics
Fetterman's I-95 billboards calling Oz a Cowboys fan are the latest barbs in a Senate race that's hit peak absurdity
In Pennsylvania's race for U.S. Senate, John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz have been trading barbs in one of the dirtiest campaign clashes in recent memory. Fetterman, the state's Democratic lieutenant governor, has put two billboards on Interstate 95 near Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Philadelphia Eagles, that call his opponent a fan of the hated rival Dallas Cowboys, who come to town Sunday night.October 7, 2022
Odd News
Argument at wedding ends with man driving car into creek on Pennsylvania golf course
After a husband and wife got into an argument during a wedding at Glenmaura National Golf Club, in Moosic, Pennsylvania, the man drove his car onto the golf course and got it stuck in the Covey Swamp Creek near the 17th hole. Police were called to the scene, but since the man was not drunk and no damage was done to the course, there were no charges filed. A photo of the car stuck in the creek has made its way around social media in recent days.October 7, 2022
Food & Drink
Bake'N Bacon food truck owner to take over Devil's Den storefront in South Philly
Bake'N Bacon, a popular food truck in the Philadelphia area, will take over the storefront of Devil's Den, the popular South Philly gastropub that's closing after a 14-year run. The bacon-centric restaurant will be led by Justin Coleman, who launched his food truck in 2019. The space at 1148-50 S. 11th St. will be his first brick-and-mortar restaurant, and it will have a full liquor license. Bake'N Bacon is set to open some time in December or January.October 7, 2022
Phillies
Phillies hype videos? It's been 11 years, but the Fightin's are back in the playoffs
The Philadelphia Phillies are in the playoffs for the first time since 2011. As the National League's sixth seed, they'll visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a best-of-three National League Wild Card series. The Phillies released a hype video on Friday morning to get fans ready for postseason action.October 7, 2022
Investigations
Burglar broke into South Philly home and sexually assaulted teen, police say
Philadelphia police are searching for a man who broke into a South Philadelphia home on Sept. 21, sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl and stole her wallet. The incident happened at a home on the 2500 block of South Third Street. Investigators released surveillance video of the suspect this week and have asked the public for assistance in identifying him.October 6, 2022
Investigations
Chester County turkey farm among Pennsylvania facilities where some workers are charged with animal abuse
Eleven former employees of farms in central and southeastern Pennsylvania, including facilities in Chester County, have been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly kicking, throwing and stomping on turkeys at facilities owned by Plainville Farms, a regional supplier for grocery stores. The alleged abuses was exposed by PETA, which sent an undercover investigator to film at Chester County farms in West Sadsbury and West Fallowfield.October 6, 2022
Transportation
Traffic deaths fell in Philly last year, but crashes and serious injuries rose, Vision Zero report shows
Philadelphia recorded fewer traffic deaths last year, but the number of crashes and serious injuries increased from 2021, according to the latest annual Vision Zero report. In 2017, Philly made a Vision Zero commitment to eliminate traffic fatalities. The city has focused on roadway improvements, expanded bike infrastructure and efforts to reduce speeding on dangerous corridors.October 6, 2022
Government
Philadelphia apologizes for 'deplorable' history of medical experiments on Holmesburg Prison inmates
The city of Philadelphia apologized on Thursday for the history of medical experiments done on inmates at Holmesburg Prison from 1951-1974. The experiments were led by University of Pennsylvania dermatology professor Albert Kligman who saw the predominantly Black prison population as a low-risk and plentiful pool of test subjects for a range of chemical compounds.October 5, 2022
Investigations
Police release photos of three more suspects in Roxborough High School shootings
Video and photos of three of the six suspects wanted in connected with the Sept. 27 shooting outside Roxborough High School were released by Philadelphia police on Wednesday. Nicholas Elizalde, 14, was killed by the gunfire and four other teens were injured. An arrest warrant has been issued for 16-year-old Dayron Burney-Thorne. The three masked suspects shown at a gas station in the new surveillance video have not been identified.October 5, 2022
Investigations
Warrant issued for 16-year-old in connection with Roxborough High School shooting
Dayron Burney-Thorne, 16, is sought for murder and related offenses for the shootings that killed Roxborough High School football player Nicholas Elizalde after practice on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Investigators are looking for five shooters and sixth person who was the getaway driver.Just In
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