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

July 11, 2019

Eagles

Eagles' DeSean Jackson works out with Lakers' Kyle Kuzma

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson had a work out with Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma. Both are preparing for seasons with high expectations in their respective sports.

July 11, 2019

Police

Warminster Township police officer heroically rescues driver experiencing seizure

A police officer in Warminster Township, Bucks County is being praised as a lifesaver after he came to the rescue of a man experiencing a seizure in his truck.

July 11, 2019

Investigations

Two workers die in Delco after passing out in manhole

Two workers died in Aldan, Delaware County on July 11 after they passed out in a manhole, according to authorities.

July 10, 2019

MLB

Phillies' Andrew McCutchen wowed by wife's surprise All-Star Game party

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen is out for the season after suffering a torn ACL in early June, but his wife went all out to celebrate the 10-year veteran's accomplishments during Tuesday night's All-Star Game.

July 10, 2019

Courts

Bucks County ambulance companies to pay $450,000 in Medicare fraud case

Two Bensalem, Bucks County ambulance companies will pay more than $450,000 to resolve federal allegations that they defrauded the Medicare system. Unicare Ambulance LLC and EasternCare Ambulance, along with their owners, Damon Wade and ex-wife Amy Wade, agreed to the payment based on a complaint filed in U.S. District Court.

July 10, 2019

Health News

Trump signs executive order to overhaul nation's kidney program

An executive order signed Wednesday by President Donald Trump will aim to overhaul the way kidney disease is treated in the United States, expanding the number of transplants and providing financial relief for donors.

July 10, 2019

Investigations

Ace Public Adjusters trio charged in theft of $300,000 from Philly homeowners

The owner of Ace Public Adjusters and two relatives he employed have been charged a with a slew of crimes after they allegedly defrauded more than 30 homeowners out of more than $300,000 in insurance claims, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Wednesday. 

July 9, 2019

Legislation

New law gives Pa. attorney general power to prosecute gun cases dropped by Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner could be undermined by a new law that gives the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office the ability to prosecute firearms violations the city declines to pursue.

July 9, 2019

Investigations

Philadelphia man charged in fatal Robbinsville hit-and-run

A Philadelphia man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly fled the scene of an accident that left one man dead and seven others injured last month in South Jersey.

July 9, 2019

Investigations

14 arrested in largest Kensington Initiative drug bust to date

Fourteen people have been arrested in a Kensington drug bust that prosecutors say was the largest operation conducted in an ongoing initiative to clear traffickers from the Philadelphia neighborhood.

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