Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

June 24, 2019

Investigations

Camden woman fatally stabbed by identical twin sister, prosecutors say

Amanda Ramirez, 27, was charged with aggravated manslaughter after she allegedly stabbed and killed her identical twin sister, Anna, in Camden on June 22, 2019.

June 24, 2019

Economy

Philly refinery explosion set to drive up holiday gas prices in Northeast U.S.

The immediate danger of last week's refinery explosion in Southwest Philadelphia has been contained after the fire was isolated and extinguished this weekend.

June 24, 2019

Business

Deptford Don Pablo's Mexican restaurant abruptly closes

The last remaining Don Pablo's Mexican restaurant abruptly closed its doors in Deptford Township on Sunday night, ending a run that began in Texas in 1985. 

June 21, 2019

Craft Beer

Cape May Brewing Co. partners with Yards to make beer in Philly

Yards Brewing Co. will team up with Cape May Brewing Co. to make the Jersey Shore craft-beer maker's lager at Yards' state-of-the-art brewery in Northern Liberties.

June 21, 2019

Investigations

Gloucester County man found dead in suspected Nashville homicide

Matthew Hemmelgarn, 33, of Sewell, New Jersey, was found dead in a suspected homicide in Nashville, Tennessee. Police said Hemmelgarn was last seen at a Hooter's restaurant the night before his death.

June 21, 2019

Investigations

Dominican Republic resort says it didn't know about Pennsylvania man's claim he was assaulted at hotel

A Pennsylvania man who visited the Dominican Republic's Majestic Elegance resort said he was ambushed leaving the property's casino. A spokeswoman for Majestic Elegance on Friday said officials were unaware of the incident involving Robert Walker, of New Castle, Pennsylvania. The Majestic Elegance is the same hotel where a Wilmington, Delaware woman, says she was violently assaulted by a man she claimed was wearing a hotel uniform.

June 21, 2019

Eagles

Eagles' DeSean Jackson to Cowboys fanboy Skip Bayless: 'I'll shut yo a** up'

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson reacted to Skip Bayless saying he had "growing up problems" on FS1's "Undisputed" during a discussion with his former Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammate Gerald McCoy.

June 20, 2019

Exhibits

Philly airport exhibit celebrates city's place in history of medicine

A new exhibit at Philadelphia International Airport recognizes the city's role as a global medical hub, highlighting how it has shaped the field of medicine throughout its history.

June 20, 2019

Sixers

Tobias Harris addresses NBA free agency, calls Embiid league's best big man

Philadelphia 76ers free agent Tobias Harris opened up about his priorities in choosing where he'll sign a contract for the next stage of his NBA career. He joined teammate Joel Embiid at charity event hosted by former NBA star Steve Nash.

June 20, 2019

Infrastructure

Sansom Street in Center City to reopen Friday, nearly a year after water main break

Sansom Street in Center City Philadelphia will reopen Friday after a massive water main break left parts of the busy road inaccessible by car in Midtown Village. The Philadelphia Water department completed $1.7 million in repairs.

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