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.
October 2, 2019
Media
Former Sixers GM Billy King takes role on WIP morning show
Former Philadelphia 76ers president and general manager Billy King will become a regular guest with Angelo Cataldi and the Morning Team on SportsRadio 94WIP.October 1, 2019
Investigations
Easton lawyer allegedly used dead client's money to buy Eagles Super Bowl tickets
Easton attorney Angelo Perruci Jr. allegedly used funds from a client's estate to purchase tickets to see the Philadelphia Eagles play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. Perrucci stole more than $300,000 from the estate, according to prosecutors.October 1, 2019
Eagles
Former Eagles RB Donnel Pumphrey schools Antonio Brown on Twitter
Former New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown got an English lesson from Donnel Pumphrey, who has been with the Philadelphia Eagles in training camp over the last several seasons.October 1, 2019
Investigations
Bucks County bar owners hit with tax charges for allegedly paying dishwashers under the table
The owners of the Kopper Kettle Bar in Feasterville, Bucks County, are facing federal tax charges after they allegedly failed to collect and pay employment taxes to the IRS, prosecutors said.October 1, 2019
Mental Health
Brain scans may be useful predictor for benefits of antidepressants
Selecting patients for treatment of depression with psychiatric drugs may be aided by the use of brain scans to predict their effectiveness, according to a pair of recently published studies.September 30, 2019
Media
6ABC reporter John Rawlins announces retirement after 38 years
Veteran 6ABC reporter John Rawlins announced Monday he will be retiring from the station after 38 years in Philadelphia.September 30, 2019
Plastics
Pottstown is first in U.S. to test curbside recycling of bubble wrap, grocery bags, shrink wrap, more
A $2.6 million grant from some of the nation's biggest companies will make Pottstown the first municipality to test recycling items like potato chip bags, candy pouches, plastic shrink wrap and more. These materials – known as flexible plastic packaging – historically have been sent to landfills due to collection issues, a lack of suitable processing facilities and a limited market for the recycled product.September 30, 2019
Investigations
Groundskeeper finds human skull, bones at Awbury Arboretum in Germantown
A human skull and partial remains were discovered Monday morning at the Awbury Arboretum in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, police said. The remains were found in a sack behind the Francis Cope House.September 30, 2019
Sixers
Allen Iverson 'discouraged' by snub from Bleacher Report's Top 50 NBA players
Ask almost anyone under the age of 40 whether Allen Iverson is a top 50 all-time NBA player, and they would probably look at you like you're crazy for questioning it.September 27, 2019
Eagles
Sixers' Joel Embiid tweeted 'Go Pack Go,' threatened Eagles fans with Mike Scott
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was rooting for the Green Bay Packers on "Thursday Night Football" against the Eagles. Philadelphia got the last laugh with a 34-27 victory.Just In
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- Ken Burns-produced docuseries explores U.S. history of criminal justice, and Philly's outsized role in it
- The Eagles could hold on to Saquon Barkley to be competitive in 2027 – but will they be?
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