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 13, 2019
Wildlife
Philly black bear captured after sightings in Roxborough
A young black bear that prompted a large-scale search in East Falls and Roxborough on Thursday has officially been captured, according to Pennsylvania game wardens.June 13, 2019
NHL
Charles Barkley praises Penguins' Sidney Crosby, awaits scorn in Philadelphia
The St. Louis Blues won their first ever Stanley Cup on Wednesday night, defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 on the road in Game 7.June 13, 2019
Investigations
Pennsylvania woman dies in drowning off coast of Dominican Republic
The death of Surely Miller, the Lehigh County woman who drowned in the water off the Dominican Republic, is the latest in a series of tragic events to take place on the Caribbean island.June 13, 2019
Public Transit
SEPTA reduces minimum value that can be added to Key Cards to $1
SEPTA has responded to customer feedback about the minimum value riders can add to their Key Cards at station kiosks, dropping the amount from $5 to $1, officials said this week.June 12, 2019
Wildlife
Black bear spotted on SEPTA tracks in East Falls
A string of black bear sightings in Southeastern Pennsylvania continued Wednesday in East Falls, where a bear was spotted on the SEPTA tracks of the Manayunk/Norristown Line.June 12, 2019
MLB
Chase Utley says he hates the Mets in L.A. broadcast debut
Philadelphia Phillies legend Chase Utley joined the SportsNet LA studio show on Tuesday night for the Los Angeles Dodgers game, going the way of former teammates Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard, who also are making spot appearances on TV.June 12, 2019
Casinos
SugarHouse Casino announces rebranding as Rivers Casino Philadelphia
SugarHouse Casino will rebrand as Rivers Casino Philadelphia in fall 2019. The owners are aiming to unify branding with other casinos in Pennsylvania, New York and Illinois.June 12, 2019
Lawsuits
N.J. comedian gets $4.1 million for neo-Nazi site's Ariana Grande bombing smear
A New Jersey political comedian who was falsely accused of orchestrating the 2017 terrorist attack at an Ariana Grande concert in England by neo-Nazi website The Daily Stormer has been awarded $4.1 million, a federal judge in Ohio announced Wednesday.June 11, 2019
Odd News
Song written for Pennsylvania man who claims tornadoes are caused by traffic circles
Nashville group The Band Steele wrote a song for the White Haven, Pennsylvania man who theorized that tornadoes are being caused by traffic circles.June 11, 2019
Food & Drink
Northeast Philly gem Frank's Steaks plans Center City location
Frank's Steaks, one of the top cheesesteak and burger joints in Northeast Philly, has leased space for a second location in Center City.Just In
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- 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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