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.
June 25, 2019
Odd News
Charlotte newscaster rants about New Jersey drivers during road trip
WBTV Good News anchor Kristen Hampton stopped at a New Jersey Turnpike rest stop to deliver a viral rant on her experience driving in the Garden State.June 24, 2019
Business
Deptford Don Pablo's Mexican restaurant abruptly closes
The last remaining Don Pablo's Mexican restaurant abruptly closed its doors in Deptford Township on Sunday night, ending a run that began in Texas in 1985.June 24, 2019
Economy
Philly refinery explosion set to drive up holiday gas prices in Northeast U.S.
The immediate danger of last week's refinery explosion in Southwest Philadelphia has been contained after the fire was isolated and extinguished this weekend.June 24, 2019
Wildlife
Young minke whale dies after getting trapped in Jersey Shore marina
A juvenile minke whale died over the weekend after witnesses said the mammal got caught between the docks of the Sandy Hook Bay Marina.June 24, 2019
Investigations
Camden woman fatally stabbed by identical twin sister, prosecutors say
Amanda Ramirez, 27, was charged with aggravated manslaughter after she allegedly stabbed and killed her identical twin sister, Anna, in Camden on June 22, 2019.June 21, 2019
Investigations
Dominican Republic resort says it didn't know about Pennsylvania man's claim he was assaulted at hotel
A Pennsylvania man who visited the Dominican Republic's Majestic Elegance resort said he was ambushed leaving the property's casino. A spokeswoman for Majestic Elegance on Friday said officials were unaware of the incident involving Robert Walker, of New Castle, Pennsylvania. The Majestic Elegance is the same hotel where a Wilmington, Delaware woman, says she was violently assaulted by a man she claimed was wearing a hotel uniform.June 21, 2019
Investigations
Gloucester County man found dead in suspected Nashville homicide
Matthew Hemmelgarn, 33, of Sewell, New Jersey, was found dead in a suspected homicide in Nashville, Tennessee. Police said Hemmelgarn was last seen at a Hooter's restaurant the night before his death.June 21, 2019
Eagles
Eagles' DeSean Jackson to Cowboys fanboy Skip Bayless: 'I'll shut yo a** up'
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson reacted to Skip Bayless saying he had "growing up problems" on FS1's "Undisputed" during a discussion with his former Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammate Gerald McCoy.June 21, 2019
Craft Beer
Cape May Brewing Co. partners with Yards to make beer in Philly
Yards Brewing Co. will team up with Cape May Brewing Co. to make the Jersey Shore craft-beer maker's lager at Yards' state-of-the-art brewery in Northern Liberties.June 20, 2019
Sixers
Tobias Harris addresses NBA free agency, calls Embiid league's best big man
Philadelphia 76ers free agent Tobias Harris opened up about his priorities in choosing where he'll sign a contract for the next stage of his NBA career. He joined teammate Joel Embiid at charity event hosted by former NBA star Steve Nash.Just In
- A Pierre Robert mural is coming to Center City, but its exact site is undetermined
- Mann Center concertgoers have to pay for parking again starting next month
- Intimate partner homicide has clear warning signs – and is often preventable, research shows
- As data centers spread in Pa., lawmakers are proposing guardrails. Community activists want a moratorium
- Winners and losers as Phillies end 10-game losing streak, start new one in Atlanta
- MLB rumors: Phillies seriously considering manager swap, from Rob Thomson to Alex Cora
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