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 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 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
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
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
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.July 22, 2019
Business
Philadelphia Eagles remain in top 25 of Forbes' most valuable sports teams
The Philadelphia Eagles, valued at $2.75 billion, are the 24th most valuable sports team in the world, according to Forbes' 2019 edition of the annual list. The Dallas Cowboys lead the pack with a value of $5 billion.July 22, 2019
Weather
Stunning photo shows possible 'microburst' during thunderstorm near Doylestown
An ominous photo from around Doylestown, Pennsylvania shows what may have been a microburst during a heavy Thunderstorm on Monday, July 22, 2019.July 22, 2019
Wildlife
Ocean City mayor pleads with visitors not to feed seagulls
Ocean City, New Jersey, Mayor Jay Gillian is imploring beachgoers and boardwalk visitors to stop feeding seagulls. In a letter, Gillian said the seagulls have become aggressive and are stealing food out of the hands of children.July 22, 2019
Development
Penn State Health reveals plan to build hospital in Lancaster County
Penn State Health will build a hospital in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. Construction is set to begin in 2020, officials said.July 19, 2019
Sixers
Celtics reportedly believe Sixers tampered with Al Horford
There's never any love lost between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. The two Eastern Conference rivals will do whatever they can to undermine each other. That's how it's always been and always will be.Just In
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- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Celtics on Tuesday; full injury reports ahead of Game 5
- Author uses billboard on I-95 to promote body autonomy and new book 'Fat Swim'
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