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.
July 25, 2019
Investigations
Authorities investigate fatal shooting of 15-year-old girl in Atlantic City
An investigation is underway after a 15-year-old girl was fatally shot in Atlantic City, prosecutors said.July 25, 2019
Space
Meteor spotted in Bucks County sky and across the Northeastern U.S.
More than 350 witnesses reported seeing a bright meteor streak across the sky in the Northeastern U.S. on Wednesday night, including at least one person in Bucks County who captured the event on video.July 24, 2019
Health News
Penn bioengineers develop light-activated genome-folding technology
A new biotechnology developed by engineers at the University of Pennsylvania will help researchers better understand the mechanisms behind the expression of genes, utilizing light to simulate the folding of the genome contained within cells.July 24, 2019
Eagles
Eagles' Lane Johnson says PED violations should disqualify him from Hall of Fame
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson doesn't think he should be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame after receiving two suspensions for using performance enhancing drugs during his career.July 24, 2019
Investigations
Mays Landing woman dies in boating accident on NJ Intracoastal Waterway, driver charged with BUI
A Mays Landing woman died Sunday night in a boating crash on the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. Police say was caused by an impaired driver.July 24, 2019
Development
Brandywine reveals plans for new office building, park in King of Prussia
Work has begun on the redevelopment of a King of Prussia property that will soon be home to an office building and a public trail.July 23, 2019
Investigations
Philadelphia man drowns trying to save child at Carbon County lake
Xin Huang, 29, of Philadelphia, drowned at Beltzville Lake in Lehighton, Carbon County, on July 21, 2019. Authorities said the victim was attempting to rescue a child on a raft.July 23, 2019
Courts
Delaware manufacturing exec gets prison in Amtrak bribery scheme
Donald Scott Cruthers, 45, of Milford, Delaware, was sentenced for his role in a bribery scheme to receive federal contracts for Amtrak fleet maintenance. He and co-defendant John Gonzalez paid $20,000 and offered trips to Rehoboth Beach in exchange for more than $7 million in contracts, prosecutors said.July 23, 2019
Real Estate
First-time Philly homebuyer workshop to offer guidance on $10,000 grant program
A workshop at LaSalle University on Saturday will give guidance to prospective first-time home buyers in Philadelphia who hope to take advantage of the city's new $10,000 grant program.July 23, 2019
Musicians
Billboard on I-95 South welcomes Outkast's André 3000 to Philly
A billboard on I-95 South welcomes Outkast's André 3000 to Philadelphia, where he'll be filming for the AMC anthology series "Dispatches From Elsewhere" along with director-actor Jason Segel.Just In
- 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.
- 'Stranger Things' star Cara Buono sees more than a 'clueless '80s mom' in Karen Wheeler as final season unfolds
- Flu cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- 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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