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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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.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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