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 30, 2021
Courts
Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction thrown out by Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Comedian Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction was overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, which found that the case against him was compromised by a former agreement with a prosecutor not to pursue criminal charges against him.June 30, 2021
Movies
Adam Sandler's Netflix movie 'Hustle' is casting 'highly skilled' basketball players at 76ers Fieldhouse
The upcoming Netflix film "Hustle," starring Adam Sandler and co-produced by LeBron James' SpringHill Entertainment, is looking to cast extras for background roles at an event in Wilmington on July 18. The casting agency is looking for skilled basketball players who can resemble NBA talent. Tryouts will take place at the 76ers Fieldhouse.June 30, 2021
Real Estate
Sixers' Ben Simmons reportedly buys $17.5 million luxury mansion in Los Angeles
Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons reportedly has purchased a $17.5 million custom-built luxury home in the gated Hidden Hills of Los Angeles. Simmons, 24, is coming off a disappointing postseason with the Sixers that has led to rampant trade speculation in NBA circles.June 29, 2021
Sixers
Marc Zumoff, beloved Sixers play-by-play announcer, announces retirement
Philadelphia 76ers play-by-play announcer Marc Zumoff has retired from calling games for the team after 27 years. Zumoff became synonymous with Sixers basketball, inventing his own brand of commentary that mixed trademark phrases with insightful analysis of games. He was an indispensable part of the excitement surrounding Allen Iverson's illustrious career in Philadelphia and the Sixers' reawakening through the lean years of the Process.June 29, 2021
Investigations
Philly woman charged in fatal shooting outside Delaware's Christiana Mall
A Philadelphia woman is facing manslaughter and weapons charges in the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old woman in the parking lot of the Christiana Mall in Newark, De. on Monday, June 28, 2021. Shaidiah McNeair, 24, allegedly shot the victim and left her inside a vehicle outside a Target store.June 29, 2021
Government
Philly announces road closures, COVID-19 precautions for July 4th fireworks
Philadelphia's Wawa Welcome America series returns in 2021 with a free Fourth of July concert at the Mann Center and a fireworks display over the Museum of Art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The city will close a number of roads during Sunday's events and for other events leading up to Independence Day.June 29, 2021
Illness
How concerning is the COVID-19 Delta variant? Americans share worry, but 'move on' from pandemic in new poll
The Delta variant of the coronavirus is quickly becoming more prevalent in the United States, raising concerns about whether the country faces another spike in COVID-19 over the next few months. Vaccines appear to protect against the highly infectious variant, but experts believe parts of the U.S. could be hit hard by the Delta variant. An Ipsos/Axios poll found most Americans are somewhat worried about the variant, but fewer people are willing to return to stringent mitigation measures.June 28, 2021
Government
Upcoming Philadelphia water rate hike reduced by settlement
Philadelphia residents will see more moderate increases to their water bills over the next two years as a part of a settlement between the water department and a public advocate. The original rate hike would have been 17.6%, but the settlement brings that number down to 10.2%.June 28, 2021
Investigations
Man, 23, drowns in river at Weymouth Furnace in Atlantic County
A 23-year-old man drowned Sunday at Weymouth Furnace park in Hamilton Township. The Atlantic County park is a popular starting place for canoeing on the Great Egg Harbor River, but swimming and standing in the water are prohibited.June 28, 2021
Transportation
'SEPTA Key 2.0' sets table for future upgrades to fare payment system
SEPTA plans to introduce mobile fare payment across the transit system starting later this year, but 'SEPTA KEY 2.0' is just the beginning of a long-term plan to keep current with a changing landscape of technology, privacy issues and cyber threats. A Request for Information issued this week will seek expertise from vendors with experience implementing these systems in other cities, with an eye toward what SEPTA can do to stay ahead of the curve.Just In
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- Phillies trade RP Matt Strahm to Royals
- Joel Embiid ruled out for Sixers-Knicks with illness, right knee injury management
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