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.
June 14, 2022
Investigations
Woman alleges Airbnb she rented in Philadelphia had hidden cameras, but police investigation found none
Philadelphia police and Airbnb investigated a woman's claim that a property she rented in the city contained hidden cameras in the property's ceilings and sprinklers. The investigation found there were no hidden or undisclosed cameras inside the home. The woman had shared her story Sunday night on Twitter, but did not disclose the location of the rental. Airbnb has suspended the account of the property's host amid an ongoing investigation into the incident. The company said it will still provide the woman with a refund.June 13, 2022
Investigations
Watch former Philly commissioner Al Schmidt's testimony in the Jan. 6 committee hearings
Al Scmidt, a former Philadelphia City Commissioner, testified at Monday's hearing before the U.S. House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Schmidt received threats in the weeks following the 2020 presidential election after former President Donald Trump singled him out in a tweet falsely alleging voter fraud. Monday's hearings included testimony from long-time Trump ally and former campaign manager Bill Stepian, former Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt, elections attorney Benjamin Ginsburg and former Atlanta federal prosecutor BJay Pak.June 13, 2022
Investigations
SEPTA custodian assaulted at Walnut-Locust station, authorities say
SEPTA police are searching for a man who assaulted a SEPTA custodian early Monday morning inside the Broad Street Line's Walnut-Locust Station in Center City. The woman told investigators a man punched her after she attempted to sweep beneath the bench where he had been sleeping. There is as $1,000 reward for information leading to the man's arrest.June 13, 2022
Investigations
Suspect charged with killing of Francis Decero in South Philly
Joseph Rodriguez, 22, was charged Monday with homicide in the death of Francis Decero, 25, whose body was found in South Philly in early May. Decero had been reported missing by his family. Police said he had been been beaten and shot three times.June 13, 2022
Entertainment
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' podcast to tape at The Met in September
"The Always Sunny Podcast" will appear for an in-person taping at The Met Philadelphia on Sept. 18, 2022. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 7 at 10 a.m. Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day will lead the popular podcast, which features episode-by-episode breakdowns of the FXX series.June 11, 2022
Politics
Pa. Republicans expect David McCormick to aim for Bob Casey's U.S. Senate seat in 2024
Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick conceded last week to his opponent Mehmet Oz, but GOP leaders in Pennsylvania view him as a top candidate to challenges Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey in 2024. McCormick, the former hedge fund CEO and West Point graduate, reportedly plans to remain in Pennsylvania to pursue his future in politics.June 11, 2022
Accidents
Third person drowns at Wildwood beach in two-week span
Third person drowns at Wildwood beach in two-week spanJune 11, 2022
Movies
Sixers share behind the scenes footage from making of Adam Sandler's 'Hustle'
The Philadelphia 76ers released behind the scenes footage with Adam Sandler and several players on the set of "Hustle," the Netflix basketball drama that premiered this week. Tobias Harris, Matisse Thybulle and Tyrese Maxey all talked about their cameos in the movie, which was co-produced by Sandler's Happy Madison and LeBron James' The SpringHill Co.June 11, 2022
Investigations
Bucks County man fatally shoots neighbor's dog after it attacked his own, police say
A family's dog was fatally shot by a neighbor Friday morning in the Magnolia Hill section of Levittown, authorities said. The neighbor told police that he was walking his German shepherd when an American bulldog escaped its owners' yard and attacked his dog. The man, who had a license to carry a firearm, shot the American bulldog once causing fatal injuries. The incident is under investigation and no charges have been filed at this time.June 10, 2022
Business
Giant to open new supermarket at Broad and Spring Garden streets
Giant will open a new Philadelphia supermarket at Broad and Spring Garden streets on June 24, 2022. Another store will open in Richboro, Bucks County on July 1. Giant is in the midst of an aggressive expansion in Philadelphia and the surrounding region after opening four stores in the city last year, including its urban flagship in Logan Square.Just In
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