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 18, 2020
Courts
Former Temple frat president found guilty of attempted sexual assault
Former Temple University fraternity president Ari Goldstein, 23, was found guilty of an attempted sexual assault at the Alpha Epsilon Pi frat house near the school's North Philadelphia campus. The 2018 incident, among other allegations, led to the shutdown of the frat house.February 18, 2020
Parking
George Smith Towing threatened with shutdown for Philly violations
George Smith Towing is facing sanctions from the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office for violations throughout Philadelphia and the business could be forced to shut down. The company allegedly continued to illegally tow cars after reaching a settlement agreement with the state.February 18, 2020
Investigations
Center City gunman shot, killed self inside apartment building, Philly police say
Philadelphia police descended on the 1800 block of John F. Kennedy Boulevard following reports of a shooting on Feb. 18, 2020. A gunman took his life inside the Sterling Home Apartments high-rise, police said.February 18, 2020
Business
Four Philly-area companies ranked among Fortune's 100 Best Places to Work 2020
Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work for includes four Philadelphia-area businesses in 2020. All of them have made the prestigious list in previous years, as well.February 14, 2020
Documentaries
Eagles debut 'Sincerely, Patience,' a mini-doc about Philly survivor of Pulse nightclub shooting
A new documentary produced by the Philadelphia Eagles follows the marriage of Patience Carter and Alex Murray, who were brought together after the mass shooting at Orlando's Pulse nightclub in June 2016.February 14, 2020
Investigations
Pony found with its hooves tied, 'unable to walk' at Delaware equestrian park
A lesson pony at New Castle County's Carousel Park & Equestrian Center was found with her hooves tied together, leaving her unable to walk. Authorities in Delaware are searching for the person responsible.February 13, 2020
Investigations
Man dies in custody of Philadelphia police after officer allegedly punched him
Philadelphia police are investigating the death of a man allegedly punched by an officer on Feb. 12, 2020. The incident occurred in a North Philly parking lot. The man just had been treated with naloxone by pharmacist and had become combative when police showed upFebruary 13, 2020
Fundraisers
GoFundMe supports family of Rustica owner who died in ski accident
Frank Maimone, died in a Colorado ski accident on Feb. 8, 2020. A GoFundMe campaign is supporting his daughters' college education.February 13, 2020
Business
Philadelphia International Airport sets new annual passenger record
More than 33 million passengers traveled through Philadelphia International Airport in 2019, the highest mark in the airport's history.February 13, 2020
Legislation
Philly seeks refining ban on toxic chemical released in PES explosion
Philadelphia could ban hydrofluoric acid from being used in any future refinery. The toxic chemical was released during the explosion and fire at Philadelphia Energy Solutions on June 21, 2019.Just In
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