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.
January 21, 2020
Investigations
In 15-year-old cold case, Bucks County man charged with murdering his friend
Damon Smoot, 36, is expected to plead guilty to third-degree murder in the October 2004 death of 26-year-old Adam Brundage, who was killed in Quakertown, Bucks County.January 20, 2020
Odd News
Waze app instead sending Borgata casino visitors to New Jersey woods, police say
An advertisement-related error in the Waze app is directing drivers to a wildlife management area in New Jersey instead of the intended destination, the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.January 20, 2020
Eagles
Agent of 49ers running back Raheem Mostert: 'Philly was great to us'
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert put on a show Sunday night, racking up 220 rushing yards and four touchdowns to punch a ticket to Super Bowl LIV against the Kansas City Chiefs. His professional career began with the Philadelphia Eagles.January 20, 2020
Theme Parks
Sesame Place plans new ride, eatery for 40th anniversary season
As Sesame Place prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary season, guests can look forward to a new ride, eatery and play station at the Bucks County theme park.January 20, 2020
Children's Health
Baby Trend recalls defective strollers bought from Target, Amazon
About 2,000 of Baby Trend's Tango Mini Strollers were recalled as a result of a defect that could lead to children falling, the company said.January 17, 2020
Eagles
Eagles RB Miles Sanders visits 'Undisputed,' 'The Herd' on FS1
Eagles running back Mile Sanders looked back on his successful rookie season during visits to several shows on FS1.January 17, 2020
Healthy Eating
Snacking on walnuts improves gut and heart health, Penn State study finds
Eat two to three ounces of walnuts a day to improve gut health and reduce the risk of heart disease, Penn State University researchers say.January 17, 2020
Development
Another Giant market reportedly slated for South Philly waterfront project
Tower Investments CEO Bart Blatstein plans to bring a Giant supermarket to a project at 1401 South Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia.January 17, 2020
Investigations
Ex-Philly cop pleads guilty to using confiscated Porsche for stepdaughter's prom
Former Philly police officer Chris Coolen Jr. was sentenced to 12 months of probation for using a confiscated Porsche at his stepdaughter's prom in April 2019.January 16, 2020
MLK Day Of Service
Lumos Yoga & Barre donating MLK Day proceeds to Philly causes
Lumos Yoga & Barre in Fairmount will donate teaching wages and revenue to on Jan. 20, 2020 to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. The donations will be given to Women Against Abuse, Haircuts 4 Homeless, Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission and The National Eating Disorder Association Walk in Philadelphia.Just In
- Instant observations: With Joel Embiid and Paul George sidelined, another late-game collapse sinks Sixers in Toronto
- N.J. becomes latest state to ban cellphones in classrooms as Murphy signs bill into law
- N.J. lawmakers fast-track bills limiting cooperation with ICE after Minneapolis shooting
- Open thread replay: 49ers 23, Eagles 19
- Data centers are straining N.J.'s power grid. A bill would make them pay for it.
- At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
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