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.
March 23, 2021
Investigations
Bucks County woman drugged, raped before death at Miami Beach hotel, police say
Christine Englehardt, 24, of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was found dead at the Albion Hotel in Miami Beach on March 18, 2021. Prosecutors say Evoire Collier, 21, and Dorian Taylor, 24 — both of Greensboro, North Carolina — drugged and raped Englehardt before leaving her at the hotel. Englehardt had traveled to Miami alone for a vacation.March 23, 2021
Sixers
Sixers make Hennessy the official spirit of the team
The Philadelphia 76ers have teamed up with Hennessy to make them the official spirit of the organization. The partnership will include new signage at the Wells Fargo Center and will support the Sixers' initiative to assist small businesses from the Philadelphia region.March 22, 2021
Solar Power
Pennsylvania unveils largest government solar energy project in U.S.
Pennsylvania new government solar power initiative will add large solar arrays to six counties, accounting for nearly 50% of the government's electricity needs. Officials said it is the largest government solar project in the United States.March 22, 2021
Crashes
Pennsylvania state Sen. Mike Regan hospitalized after motorcycle crash
Sen. Mike Regan is being treated at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center after sustaining serious leg injuries in a motorcycle accident Sunday morning. The Republican is in his second term.March 19, 2021
Prevention
Philly suburbs uneasy about state's plan for regional PEMA COVID-19 vaccination sites
Leaders in Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware and Chester counties, the suburban collar around Philadelphia, are skeptical of a Pennsylvania plan that would use regional COVID-19 mass vaccination sites to reach their residents. They would prefer to receive vaccine allocations that can be used at existing sites they say are underutilized due to a lack of supply.March 19, 2021
Travel
Cape May is Airbnb's second-most sought after spring and summer destination in 2021
Airbnb search data shows Cape May, New Jersey is among the top destinations being searched on the website in 2021. The coronavirus pandemic remains a threat, but Americans are looking ahead to the spring and summer travel seasons as an opportunity to plan a much-needed getaway.March 19, 2021
NFL
On 'Pat McAfee Show,' Carson Wentz says Green Bay benching changed his mindset about Eagles
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz appeared Friday on "The Pat McAfee Show," where he discussed his falling out with the Philadelphia Eagles and his goals for next season. Wentz admitted that his benching against the Green Bay Packers last season made him start to think about whether he could stay in Philadelphia.March 19, 2021
Prosecutors
Bucks County prosecutor demoted over 'stupid' Doordash side gig
Bucks County District Attorney Matthew Weintraub has demoted First Assistant District Attorney Gregg Shore after it was discovered Shore was working a side job as a Doordash delivery driver during working hours. Jennifer M. Schorn will be promoted to serve as the office’s First Assistant District Attorney.March 19, 2021
Music
N.J. rapper Rackboy Cam gets $1.7 million in copyright infringement suit against YFN Lucci, PnB Rock
New Jersey-based rapper Rackboy Cam was awarded approximately $1.7 million in a legal challenge against YFN Lucci and PnB Rock for their song "Everyday We Lit," which bears striking similarities to "Everything Be Lit," a track released months earlier by the independent artist from Paterson.March 18, 2021
History
50-ton First Amendment tablet to find new home at Philly's National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia will receive a 50-ton marble tablet engraved with the words of the First Amendment. The tablet will be installed over the course of several months and will be displayed at the Grand Hall Overlook, the second-floor atrium overlooking historic Independence Mall. The tablet is a gift from the Freedom Fund and formerly was displayed at the Newseum in Washington, D.C.Just In
- Rare Kobe Bryant card sells for $3.15 million, topping recent records
- City Council expands renter protections by approving Safe Healthy Homes Act
- New Jersey man charged with operating 80 illegal marijuana vending machines
- Joel Embiid listed doubtful for Sixers-Celtics on Friday; full injury reports ahead of Game 3
- Suicide deaths among young people fell after 988 lifeline debuted
- Struggling Phillies release RHP Taijuan Walker
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