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.
August 15, 2019
Investigations
Roofer dies in electrocution, fall from Northern Liberties property
A 64-year-old man died Thursday after he was electrocuted and fell three stories from a home under construction in Northern Liberties, police said. OSHA was notified of the incident.August 15, 2019
Investigations
Five injured in North Philly shooting one day after police standoff
Five people were injured Thursday afternoon in a shooting in North Philadelphia, just one day after six officers were wounded in a standoff with an armed suspect in Nicetown-Tioga.August 15, 2019
Investigations
Kenney: North Philly standoff a 'harsh reminder' of reality of gun violence in U.S.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney was joined by local and state leaders Thursday afternoon to address the aftermath of the North Philadelphia standoff that left six police officers wounded in a firefight with a barricaded suspect.August 15, 2019
Active Shooters
Gunman surrenders after 7-hour standoff in North Philly
At least 6 Philadelphia police officers were shot and wounded Wednesday afternoon in an active shooter situation in North Philadelphia, according to authorities.August 15, 2019
Investigations
Nearly $1 million in counterfeit smartphones seized at Philly port
More than 4,000 counterfeit smartphones were seized at the Port of Philadelphia in two shipments that arrived from China over the last month, Customs & Border Protection officials announced Thursday.August 15, 2019
Nature
Lightning bolt starts beach fire, seagull consumes shark in Ocean City videos
Two videos from Ocean City, New Jersey show a lightning bolt starting a fire at an umbrella rental shed and a seagull eating a baby shark on the beach.August 14, 2019
Courts
Charges dismissed against Center City truck driver who struck cyclist Emily Fredericks
Charges have been dropped against truck driver Jorge Fretts, who fatally struck 24-year-old Emily Fredericks in a Center City, Philadelphia, crash in November 2017. Fredericks' death mobilized Philadelphia cyclists to make the city's streets safer for bike riders.August 14, 2019
Employment
Fashion District Philadelphia holding job fair ahead of September opening
Fashion District Philadelphia, a new urban mall in Center City, is holding a job fair for retail positions on Aug. 20 at PA CareerLink's Suburban Station location. The district officially opens Sept. 19.August 13, 2019
Eagles
Former Eagle Chris Long predicts new 2020 destination for Tom Brady
Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long predicts Tom Brady might just have a new team in 2020. Long won a Super Bowl with Brady and then beat Brady and the Patriots the next season with the Eagles.August 13, 2019
Government
Philly seeks feedback from residents in 2019 comprehensive survey
Philadelphia residents can participate in a citywide survey intended to gauge opinion on the delivery of city services. The results will be used to help shape policy in the future.Just In
- Philly airport expects 5% more flyers during holiday season than last year
- Wall Street Journal names Philly the world's top place to visit in 2026
- McMillan's Bakery in South Jersey will not reopen, family says
- There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.
- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Nets on Tuesday; Paul George set to return
- Phillies sign right-handed reliever Zach Pop to 2026 contract
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