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 12, 2019
Crime
After Phillies-Giants game, $500K in jewelry stolen from Alex Rodriguez's rental car
ESPN announcer Alex Rodriguez had $500,000 worth of jewelry and other goods looted from his rental car in San Francisco. The incident occurred after A-Rod called a Phillies-Giants game.August 12, 2019
Sixers
Charles Barkley guarantees Sixers will win NBA Eastern Conference
Sixers great Charles Barkely says the Christmas Day matchup between Philadelphia and the Milwaukee Bucks hat will be a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals, which the Sixers will ultimately win, Barkley predicted.August 12, 2019
Investigations
Man shot on SEPTA platform in Center City, gunman at large
A 19-year-old man was shot in both legs Monday afternoon at SEPTA's 15th Street Station, one of the busiest hubs along the Market-Frankford Line. Philadelphia police continue to search for the gunman.August 9, 2019
Celebrities
Idris Elba seen riding horseback in Philly for 'Concrete Cowboys'
Superstar actor Idris Elba was spotted in Philly this week getting horseback riding lessons for his upcoming role in "Concrete Cowboys," a film exploring the city's tradition of urban equestrians.August 9, 2019
Investigations
28 arrested on gun, drug charges in major New Jersey busts
A pair of operations in Trenton and Paterson resulted in the arrest of 28 suspects accused of gun and drug trafficking in New Jersey, the Attorney General's Office announced Thursday.August 9, 2019
Eagles
As Eagles rumors swirl, Trump says he'd 'love to see' Colin Kaepernick return to NFL
President Donald Trump says Colin Kaepernick, who's been linked to the Philadelphia Eagles, should return to the NFL as long as he's a good enough quarterback. Kaepernick and Trump became key figures in a fierce debate over NFL players protesting the national anthem.August 9, 2019
Recreation
Pennsylvania to invest in new facilities, trails for ATVs and snowmobiles
ATV and snowmobile enthusiasts can look forward to more opportunities for recreational riding in Pennsylvania.August 8, 2019
Odd News
New Jersey home haunted by 'The Watcher' sells at $400K loss
The owners of a Westfield home that was targeted with creepy anonymous letters have finally sold the property, taking a $400,000 loss after years of media attention and attempts to redevelop the lot.August 8, 2019
Investigations
Investigation resumes decades after man found dead in Pennsylvania cave
A man who was found in a Pennsylvania cave in 1977 may be a match with individuals reported missing in Florida and Illinois, officials said. His body was dug up this week to compare potentially matching dental records.August 8, 2019
Music
WXPN to play entirety of Woodstock '69 in exclusive radio broadcast
Fifty years later, Woodstock '69 remains a watershed moment in American cultural history and the evolution of large music festivals.Just In
- Phillies prospect watch: Dante Nori continues to mash the ball
- Taryn Hatcher is giving away her Phillies gear to raise money for the Pennsylvania SPCA
- Black bear spotted stealing trash in Chester County
- Eagles exercise fifth-year options for Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith
- What's a Squonk, the IronPigs' latest alternate identity?
- Siddiq's Water Ice, Two Persons Coffee to expand to vacant spaces on Market Street for a limited time
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