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.
December 26, 2019
Investigations
Ambler man accused of killing father at family home
Maximillian Han, 27, allegedly killed his father at the family's home in Ambler on Dec. 23, 2019. Han is charged with murder and related offenses.December 26, 2019
Accidents
Virginia man dies in skiing accident at Pa.'s Bear Creek Mountain Resort
Matthew Rosenstein, 23, of Arlington, Virginia, died this week after a skiiing accident at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in the Lehigh Valley, according to authorities.December 25, 2019
Eagles
Former Eagle LeSean McCoy shows love for breakout rookie Miles Sanders
Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders has had an impressive first campaign in the NFL, powering the team's offense down a stretch run that has them on the precipice of an improbable division title.December 25, 2019
Obituaries
Soldier from New Jersey dies in roadside bombing in Afghanistan
A 33-year-old American soldier and New Jersey native serving was killed in combat on Monday in Afghanistan, Pentagon officials announced.December 25, 2019
Investigations
Loud fight at Willow Grove mall prompted fears of active shooter
The Willow Grove Park Mall was the scene of a panic on Christmas Eve when a fight in the food court left some shoppers frightened about a potential active shooter situation.December 25, 2019
Real Estate
Site of South Philly refinery shuttered by explosion will attract heavy interest, report says
The future of the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery has driven significant interest as the 1,300-acre property becomes available after an explosion and bankruptcy shuttered it in the summer of 2019.December 24, 2019
Holidays
Cherry Hill Mall requiring 'parental escorts' for juvenile shoppers on day after Christmas
The Cherry Hill Mall will require all juveniles to be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult over the age of 21 on Dec. 26, 2019. The policy is intended to prevent a disturbance like those seen at other malls around the holidays in years past.December 24, 2019
Investigations
Woman allegedly stole 54 identities in Philly to commit insurance fraud
Brittany Locke-Perez, 25, allegedly stole the identities of 54 people in the Philadelphia area in to commit insurance fraud with critical illness policies issues by her former Georgia-based employer, Kingdom Insurance Group.December 24, 2019
Diseases
Swine disease detected, under investigation in Pennsylvania
An infectious swine disease detected in Pennsylvania is under investigation by the USDA. Strep zoo can be transmitted to humans by horses who become infected.December 24, 2019
Media
NBC suspends former Flyer Jeremy Roenick for Barstool comments about co-workers
Former Philadelphia Flyers star and NBC Sports hockey analyst Jeremy Roenick was suspended indefinitely without pay for sexual remarks he made about colleagues Kathryn Tappen and Patrick Sharp.Just In
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