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
Investigations
Drug dealers shipped stuffed animals with opioids inside to Montgomery County, police say
Sixteen defendants in an alleged drug trafficking ring have been charged with shipping opioids concealed in stuffed animals from California to Montgomery County, prosecutors announced.June 25, 2019
Investigations
Two men critically injured when third-story balcony collapses in West Philly
Two men were left critically injured Tuesday morning when the third-floor balcony they were on collapsed at an apartment complex in West Philadelphia, police said. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. at a property in the 4200 block of Chester Avenue, located south of Baltimore Avenue near the University of the Sciences campus.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
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 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
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 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 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
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.Just In
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