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 5, 2020
Lawsuits
South Jersey woman sues Wawa after allegedly finding screw in her fountain drink
A New Jersey woman's lawsuit filed against Wawa claims a screw in her fountain drink caused permanent injuries to her mouth and teeth. The alleged incident occurred at a store location in Bridgeton, Cumberland County.February 5, 2020
Television
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' resisted adding Danny DeVito, Rob McElhenney tells Stephen Colbert
Rob McElhenney, creator of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," joined "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to talk about his family, Danny DeVito and his new Apple TV series, "Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet."February 5, 2020
Investigations
Long John Silver's manager allegedly put inmate boyfriend on payroll at Pennsylvania fast food joint
Michele Krzewinski, 48, allegedly hired her boyfriend at the Long John Silver's in Moraine Point Plaza in Butler, Pennsylvania. The only problem is that he was in prison at the time he collected more than $50,000, police said.February 5, 2020
NFL
Chiefs' Travis Kelce makes valiant effort to match brother's speech from Eagles parade
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce immortalized himself with the legendary Super Bowl parade speech he gave atop the art museum steps two years ago.February 4, 2020
Politics
Philadelphia mom, daughter receive school choice scholarship at Trump's State of the Union
Stephanie and Janiyah Davis, a mother and daughter from Philadelphia, attended President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C. The White House invited them over the issue of school choice program funding in Pennsylvania.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
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 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 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.Just In
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