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.
February 4, 2020
Investigations
Man killed atop SEPTA train may have been 'thrill-seeker,' officials say
The man whose dead body was found Monday morning on top of a SEPTA subway train may have been a "thrill-seeker," public transit officials said. The incident occurred at Girard Station on the Market-Frankford Line.February 4, 2020
Investigations
Off-duty Philly police sergeant shoots man who allegedly attacked her with brick
An off-duty Philadelphia police sergeant suffered minor injuries after a man allegedly attacked her in her vehicle in Hunting Park. The sergeant shot the attacker, who fled the scene and was later located, authorities said.February 4, 2020
Phillies
Phillies to retire Roy Halladay's jersey number on 10th anniversary of perfect game
The Philadelphia Phillies will retire pitcher Roy Halladay's jersey number 34 on May 29, 2020 when they face the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. The date marks the 10-year anniversary of Halladay's perfect game against the Florida Marlins.February 4, 2020
Investigations
Man, 21, charged in fatal hit and run on Broad Street
Todd Burton, Jr., 21, is charged with vehicular homicide, tampering with evidence and related offenses in the hit-and-run death of 29-year-old Tiffany Reed. The incident occurred on Jan. 12, 2020.February 3, 2020
SEPTA
Person found dead on top of SEPTA train car at Girard Station on Market-Frankford Line
A person has been confirmed dead late Monday morning at Girard Station on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line. The body was discovered on top of a subway car around 11:45 a.m. Officials are reviewing the incident to determine how the individual died, a SEPTA spokesperson said.February 3, 2020
Food & Drink
South Philly's Italian cuisine featured on PBS series 'No Passport Required'
South Philadelphia's Italian Market is the oldest continuously operating open air market in the United States, a surviving enclave of the American immigrant experience. That made it a great feature for the PBS series "No Passport Required."February 3, 2020
Memorials
Sylvester Stallone says Philly should 'absolutely' have Kobe Bryant statue
The man behind Philadelphia's iconic Rocky statue believes the city should create a similar memorial for Lower Merion native Kobe Bryant, whose death last week was grieved around the world.February 3, 2020
Illness
Penn student stuck in Chinese 'ghost city' amid coronavirus lockdown
University of Pennsylvania student Zhexuan Huang is stranded in Wuhan amid a lockdown caused by the coronavirus outbreak. More than 4,100 cases of the illness have been reported in Wuhan, but residents believe the number is much higher.January 31, 2020
Eagles
Eagles' Corey Clement receives obscene Mean Tweet on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement, a hero in Super Bowl LII, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel's NFL Mean Tweets in the run-up to Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.January 31, 2020
Food & Drink
Philly spot named one of best halal restaurants in United States
Saad's Halal Restaurant in West Philadelphia is among the best halal restaurants in the United States, according to The Daily Meal.Just In
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