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.
January 29, 2019
Investigations
Delco man arrested in alleged Facebook repairman scam
John Latta, 41, of Glenolden, Delaware County, allegedly took money for contractor work he never performed after connecting with customers via Facebook. He has been arrested on charges that he scammed nine unsuspecting people, Delaware County prosecutors said.January 29, 2019
Prisons
Drone reportedly targeted Bill Cosby over Pennsylvania prison, forcing lockdown
The Montgomery County prison where inmate Bill Cosby is serving a three-to-10-year sentence was reportedly placed on lockdown last week after the comedian was targeted with a drone, according to TMZ.January 29, 2019
MLB
Video game 'MLB The Show 19' teases news on cover star Bryce Harper
MLB free agent Bryce Harper has yet to sign with a team for the 2019 MLB season, but fans in Philadelphia remain hopeful they'll attract the Phillies former division foe.January 28, 2019
Basketball
South Jersey teen sinks full court shot in high school basketball game
High school basketball games aren't always as competitive as we might hope, but they do produce some impressive highlight reels.January 28, 2019
Crime
Delco woman charged with stealing $337,000 from elderly mother
A Springfield woman is facing multiple criminal charges after she allegedly stole more than $337,000 from her mother, using the funds various personal and business expenses, Delaware County prosecutors said Monday.January 28, 2019
Investigations
Jersey Shore man busted with large quantities of LSD, cocaine, marijuana, pills
A Long Beach man is facing multiple narcotics charges after authorities allegedly found large quantities of various drugs inside his residence, police said.January 25, 2019
Celebrities
'Jersey Shore' stars Vinny Guadagnino, Pauly D get reality dating competition series
Paul "DJ Pauly D" Delvecchio and Vinny Guadagnino from MTV's "Jersey Shore" are teaming up for a new reality series that will pit them against one another in a friendly dating competition. "Double Shot at Love with DJ Pauly D & Vinny" will premiere later in 2019.January 25, 2019
City Council
Councilwoman Helen Gym seeks to ban R. Kelly from Philadelphia
R&B singer R. Kelly may be persona non grata in Philadelphia after City Councilwoman Helen Gym introduced a resolution to block his songs from playing on local stations. The disgraced musician faces allegations of sexual abuse dating back 25 years.January 25, 2019
NFL
Method Man jokes about Eagles quarterbacks at Wu Tang concert in Philly
Wu Tang was in the house at Franklin Music Hall on Thursday night for a 25th anniversary show that reminded Philadelphia why they're the undisputed best of their class.January 25, 2019
Investigations
State College hotel bar closing for 'foreseeable future' after deadly shooting
P.J. Harrington's Bar & Grill, the State College hotel bar where a gunman shot three people before escaping and taking his own life elsewhere on Thursday night, will be closed for the "foreseeable future" amid an ongoing investigation, the owners said in a statement.Just In
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- SEPTA seeks input on how to improve dangerous Erie Avenue corridor
- Family of 12-year-old boy fatally shot by Philly police officer reaches $3 million settlement with city
- MLB Rumors: Phillies linked to several relief pitchers, outfielders as trade deadline nears
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