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 4, 2021
Investigations
George Floyd mural in North Philly vandalized with white nationalist graffiti
Philadelphia police are investigating the vandalism of a mural honoring George Floyd in the Olney section of the city on Friday. Graffiti on the mural showed the name and logo of Patriot Front, a white nationalist organization deemed a hate group by the Anti-Defamation League.June 4, 2021
Investigations
Car damaged by partial building collapse in Old City
Philadelphia firefighters responded to the 200 block of Market Street in Old City on Friday morning after the brick facade of an apartment building collapsed onto the sidewalk below. A car was heavily damaged by the incident, but no injuries were reported, police said.June 4, 2021
Courts
Conviction vacated in 2013 Beats headphones murder case because of Philly detective's 'egregious' misconduct
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Friday that a conviction was vacated in court for a man who was sentenced to life in prison for a 2013 murder. The case, well-known as a deadly attempted robbery over Beats by Dre headphones, was compromised by official misconduct from former Philadelphia detective Philip Nordo, who was fired in 2017 and will be tried this fall on a slew of charges. Arkel Garcia, who was convicted of killing 21-year-old Christian Massey, had the sentence vacated in Common Pleas Court following an investigation by Krasner's office.June 3, 2021
Business
13 Philadelphia area companies make 2021 Fortune 500
The 2021 Fortune 500 includes 13 companies from the Philadelphia area, led by Conshohocken-based AmerisourceBergen at No. 18. Comcast, based in Philadelphia, also made the top 50 with a rank at No. 26. The prestigious list is now in its 67th year.June 3, 2021
Food & Drink
Honey's Sit 'N Eat permanently closes South Street location
Honey's Sit 'N Eat has permanently closed its location in Graduate Hospital at 2101 South St., where it had been open since 2013. The Northern Liberties location, which opened in 2005, will continue to operate seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fourth and Brown streets.June 3, 2021
Government
18th century barn, stable at Bartram's Garden gets $100,000 preservation grant
A barn and stable at Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philadelphia will be preserved with a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The barn, built in 1775, is believed to be the oldest in Philadelphia County.June 3, 2021
Lifestyle
Video shows pro surfer Rob Kelly riding wake of Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Pro surfer Rob Kelly took a shortboard out to Cape May to ride the wake of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. He shared a video on his Facebook page that his since gone viral.June 2, 2021
Transportation
Busy stretch of Schuylkill Expressway reduced to one lane through the summer
A PennDOT sinkhole repair project on the westbound lanes of Interstate 76 near King of Prussia will reduce traffic to one lane until early October, officials said. The project is focused on the collector/distributor ramp to U.S. 202 and U.S. 422 in Upper Merion TownshipJune 2, 2021
Health News
Thomas Jefferson University projects to be conducted as part of first private mission to International Space Station
Three projects from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia have been selected as part of next year's Rakia mission to the International Space Station. The projects will examine different facets of how space travel impacts the human body.June 2, 2021
Investigations
U.S. Customs agents seize 240 convertible blank guns en route to Bucks County
A Turkish shipment containing hundreds of blank firing guns was intercepted at Washington Dulles International Airport, with a final destination listed in Bensalem, Bucks County, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials. Authorities seized 240 Zoraki model M2906 pistols that could be converted into working handguns.Just In
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