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.
May 26, 2020
Eagles
Eagles rookie Jalen Reagor, mom fire back at 'old man' Skip Bayless for mocking draft pick
Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor and his mom reacted strongly to criticism from FS1 host Skip Bayless that the team reached for him in the 2020 NFL Draft.May 26, 2020
Crime
Ambler man pleads guilty to paying bribe for daughter's admission to Georgetown
An Ambler, Pennsylvania man admitted to bribing the former tennis coach at Georgetown University in order to guarantee his daughter's admission and a place on the team. Robert Repella, 61, faces ten months in prison, a $40,000 fine and restitution.May 26, 2020
Television
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' will deal with coronavirus pandemic next season
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" will deal with themes surrounding the coronavirus pandemic when the show returns for its 15th season on FXX, series creator Rob McElhenney said.May 26, 2020
Government
Philly permits opening of food trucks, walk-up ordering at restaurants
Food trucks in Philadelphia are now permitted to reopen and serve customers as long as they follow guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, officials said. The city is expected to move to the yellow phase of Pennsylvania's reopening plan on June 5, 2020.May 22, 2020
Crime
Man allegedly sexually abused ponies at Delaware equestrian center
Michael Riego, 31, of Hartly, is accused of sexually abusing and injuring several ponies at the New Castle County Carousel Park and Equestrian Center. Authorities began investigating the incident in February after a lesson pony was found with cords tied around its ankles.May 22, 2020
Sixers
Sixers' Ben Simmons posts video of fishing trip, disses American drivers
Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons went on a fishing trip during the NBA's suspended season, sharing highlights of the day in a YouTube video. The Sixers and the rest of the league hope to return in the summer.May 22, 2020
Government
Philadelphia region to enter COVID-19 yellow phase on June 5, Gov. Wolf says
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced that Philadelphia and all of its surrounding counties will lift some COVID-19 restrictions, including the stay-at-home order, on Friday, June 5 when the region enters the state's yellow phase of reopening.May 22, 2020
Transportation
Amtrak to restore Pennsylvanian, Keystone train service on June 1
Amtrak will run more train service in Pennsylvania beginning on June 1 in coordination with PennDOT. The Pennsylvanian and Keystone lines — covering Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and New York — all will see restored service as COVID-19 restrictions begin to loosen up.May 21, 2020
Fraud
New Jersey residents warned of COVID-19 contact tracing scam
New Jersey residents are advised to be on the lookout for scammers who claim to be COVID-19 contact tracers. Suspicious text messages documented across the state seek to steal personal information, including Social Security numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank information and insurance information, officials said.May 21, 2020
Crime
South Philly judge of elections pleads guilty to stuffing ballot boxes, accepting bribes
Domenick J. DeMuro, 73, a former judge of elections in South Philadelphia, admitted to accepting bribes from a political consultant in order to add votes for several Democratic candidates in the 2014, 2015 and 2016 primary elections, prosecutors said.Just In
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