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.
April 9, 2019
Odd News
Woman twerks before getting kicked off New Jersey-bound Spirit Airlines flight
A woman on a Spirit Airlines flight from Orlando to Newark went viral after twerking in front of passengers as she was kicked off the plane.April 9, 2019
Comedians
Kevin Hart laments negativity bias of social media during appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast
The recent release of Kevin Hart's Netflix special has helped shed some light on the Philly-born comedian's mindset towards last year's Oscar's controversy.April 9, 2019
Infrastructure
Bridge connecting Avalon and Sea Isle City likely to be closed most of summer
The Townsends Inlet Bridge again will undergo an extended closures as crews continue work to replace its spans. This marks the third summer in a row the bridge will be under construction during beach season, making travel between Avalon and Sea Isle more difficult.April 8, 2019
Business
Former owner of Atlantic City's Ocean Resort Casino dies in car crash
Bruce Deifik, the former owner of Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City reportedly died in a car crash in Colorado on Sunday after attending a baseball game, according to multiple reports.April 8, 2019
Courts
Pennsylvania man gets jail time in friend's Russian Roulette death
A Lock Haven man will spend three to six years behind bars for his role in the death of a friend who fatally shot himself during a game of Russian Roulette, authorities said.April 8, 2019
Investigations
Man, 54, dies in skydiving accident in South Jersey
Paul Haaf Jr., 54, from Monroe Township, New Jersey, died Sunday afternoon in a skydiving accident, prompting an investigation into his death, authorities said.April 8, 2019
Investigations
Suspect filmed sucker-punching victim at busy Fishtown intersection
Philadelphia police are seeking help from the public to identify a man who threw a sucker-punch late last month in Fishtown, leaving the victim with multiple injuries.April 5, 2019
Investigations
Body recovered from Schuylkill River in Montgomery County
Authorities in Montgomery County discovered a body in the Schuylkill River near Lower Merion on April 4, 2019.April 5, 2019
Neighborhoods
Temple University launches special services district in North Philadelphia
Temple University and community leaders in North Philadelphia have joined forces to create the North Central Special Services District, which will pool local resources to address neighborhood issues, officials announced Friday.April 5, 2019
Higher Education
New tuition policy gives Pennsylvania state colleges more control to set rates
A new tuition policy set by the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education will give universities more flexibility to set rates and ensure that families know their financial commitment earlier in the year.Just In
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- There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.
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- Flu cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Nets on Tuesday; Paul George set to return
- Phillies sign right-handed reliever Zach Pop to 2026 contract
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