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.
December 22, 2021
Investigations
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon carjacked at gunpoint in South Philly on Wednesday afternoon
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, was carjacked at gunpoint by two suspects near FDR Park in South Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon, a spokesperson for the Congresswoman said. The suspects stole her personal belongings before fleeing the scene in her Acura MDX. Scanlon, 62, was not physically harmed in the incident. An investigation is underway with Philadelphia police.December 22, 2021
Investigations
Suspects charged in Jenkintown road rage assault that left woman unconscious
Two people have been charged in connection with a road rage assault that was caught on video along York Road in Jenkintown on Dec. 16. The 23-year-old victim was left unconscious after the attack and treated at Abington Jefferson Hospital. Authorities said the two suspects are from Philadelphia, but did not immediately identify them or announce charges.December 22, 2021
Politics
Former Sixers announcer Marc Zumoff, Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro troll Ben Simmons in gubernatorial campaign ad
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, who is running for governor in 2022, teamed up with retired Philadelphia 76ers play-by-play announcer Marc Zumoff for a holiday campaign ad that pokes fun at Ben Simmons. The ad shows Shapiro's skills at the free throw line, an area where Simmons struggled mightily in last season's playoffs before demanding a trade and refusing to play in Philadelphia.December 22, 2021
Business
Comcast abandons plan to roll out household internet data caps in the Northeast in 2022
Comcast will not move forward with data caps for household internet subscribers in its Northeast territory in 2022, marking the second consecutive year the company has scrapped an expansion of usage-based billing. The 1.2 terabyte limit is already in effect in Comcast's Central and Western divisions, where customers are billed for exceeding their monthly threshold.December 21, 2021
Movies
Amazon releases trailer for Charlie Day, Jenny Slate comedy 'I Want You Back'
Amazon's new trailer for 'I Want You Back' showcases Charlie Day alongside Jenny Slate in a romantic comedy that pairs together two strangers as they plot to win back their exes. The film will premiere on Amazon Prime on Feb. 11, offering a new take on a rom com genre that has been in the throes of an identity crisis.December 21, 2021
Politics
Fauci: FOX News host Jesse Watters 'should be fired' for urging young conservatives to 'ambush' him
FOX News host Jesse Watters spoke at the AmericaFest political conference on Monday and called on young conservatives to 'ambush' Dr. Anthony Fauci in order to challenge him about his transparency during the coronavirus pandemic. Watters used violent language as he told the audience such a tactic would deliver a 'kill shot' that exposes Fauci to the public. After a clip from the festival went viral, Fauci said Watters ought to be fired for encouraging people to take such aggressive action against him.December 21, 2021
Business
Wawa closes another Center City store due to operational challenges
Wawa permanently closed its store at 13th and Chestnut streets in Center City, adding to a list of recent closures in Philadelphia. The company cited operational challenges in its decision to close the store and said employees will be transferred to other locations around the city. There are no immediate plans to close other stores in Center City, a Wawa spokesperson said.December 17, 2021
Holiday
Meek Mill to give out $500,000 in Christmas gifts to Philadelphia families
Meek Mill will give away $500,000 in Christmas gifts at the Grand Yesha Ballroom, 2308 Snyder Ave. in South Philly, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 19. Meek Mill is partnering with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, Philadelphia 76ers partner Michael Rubin and Roc Nation on the event, which he has also held in years past during the Christmas season.December 16, 2021
Celebrities
Jeff Garlin leaves 'The Goldbergs' amid complaints about inappropriate behavior
Jeff Garlin is parting ways with "The Goldbergs" after nine seasons. The comedian and actor recently came under fire over allegations of inappropriate behavior on the set of the 1980s-themed ABC sitcom, where he had starred as Murray Goldberg since 2013. Garlin also stars alongside Larry David on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm," now in its 11th season on the network. Garlin's exit from "The Goldbergs" was described as a mutual decision, according to Deadline.December 16, 2021
Eagles
Frank Gore explains his infamous phantom free agent deal with the Eagles in 2015
Former NFL running back Frank Gore once signed a free agent deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, only to back out of it days later as the team traded away LeSean McCoy and signed DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews instead. For the first time, Gore addressed why he decided to play with the Indianapolis Colts instead of the Eagles in 2015.Just In
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