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.
August 16, 2021
Investigations
Giant bonuses 'shortchanged' thousands of workers in overtime pay during pandemic, U.S. Department of Labor says
Supermarket chain Giant failed to pay proper rates for overtime to more than 3,000 employees across 192 stores in Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The investigation led to the Wage and Hour Division’s recovery of $165,653 in back wages stemming from a conversion of hourly wage increases into COVID-related bonuses that were not factored in to overtime pay.August 16, 2021
Investigations
Man impersonating cop stopped two women in New Jersey, state police say
Authorities in New Jersey are searching for a man who may be impersonating a police officer. Investigators with the New Jersey State Police said two women reported being stopped by a suspicious man earlier this month. The first incident was on Aug. 1 in Brick Township, Ocean County and the second was in Wall Township, Monmouth County.August 13, 2021
Transportation
Philly to test bus-only lanes on Market Street, JFK Boulevard in Center City
SEPTA and PennDOT will test using bus-only lanes on Market Street between 20th and 15th streets and on JFK Boulevard between 15th and 19th streets. For 18 months, transportation officials will study whether the changes reduce traffic congestion along these stretches, which are heavily used by SEPTA buses.August 13, 2021
Investigations
D.A. Krasner files charges against three former Philly homicide detectives accused of perjury
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed perjury charges against three former homicide detectives who played a pivotal role in the wrongful conviction of Anthony Wright. The three former detectives — Manuel Santiago, Martin Devlin, and Frank Jastrzembski — allegedly lied under oath about details in their investigation of the 1991 rape and murder of an elderly woman in North Philadelphia. Wright, who was coerced to sign a false confession, was exonerated in 2016 and received a $9.85 million settlement from the city after filing a civil lawsuit.August 13, 2021
Investigations
Wawa employee stabs belligerent customer in self-defense at West Mount Airy store, police say
An employee at a Wawa in West Mount Airy stabbed a customer who attacked him Thursday night inside a store on Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia police said. The incident allegedly stemmed from the customer's impatience over not being served quickly enough, police said.August 13, 2021
Government
Philadelphia's population grew by 5.1%, surpassing 1.6 million over last decade, U.S. Census finds
Philadelphia remains the sixth-most populous city in the United States, but saw an influx of nearly 78,000 residents over the last decade that put the population over 1.6 million for the first time since the 1980 U.S. Census.August 12, 2021
Food & Drink
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream offering freebies ahead of Center City storefront opening
Brooklyn-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is opening up a storefront in Philadelphia at 119 South 13 Street on Aug. 18. In the week leading up to the grand opening, a Van Leeuwen ice cream truck will be making stops at locations around Philadelphia to give out free scoops.August 12, 2021
Investigations
Lancaster man stored dismembered head inside freezer, police say
Donald Meshey Jr., 32, of Lancaster, is charged with homicide and related offenses after a human head was found inside his freezer and a dismembered cadaver was located in a bedroom at the residence, police said. Authorities said the incident remains under investigation.August 12, 2021
Wildlife
Pennsylvania Elk Cam goes live as 2021 bugling season begins
The Pennsylvania Elk Cam has returned for the 2021 bugling season through an annual partnership between the Pennsylvania Game Commission and HDOnTap. The live stream camera is positioned over a field on State Game Lands 311 in Benezette, Elk County, in the north central part of the state. It will remain live until the end of bugling season in mid-October. The best time to tune is during late afternoons.August 12, 2021
Accidents
WATCH: Sixers' Andre Drummond leaps into pool to save 2-year-old son
Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond shared a video Thursday of a scary incident in his backyard, where his two-year-old son briefly fell into a pool. Drummond, 28, dove into the water and pulled the boy out within seconds.Just In
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