Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

February 22, 2019

Crime

Wawa employees bitten, maced in Northeast Philly robbery

Three Wawa employees were hospitalized early Friday morning after a violent robbery at a store location in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia. 

February 22, 2019

Crime

Cops: Truck stopped traveling too slowly on Pa. Turnpike had 500 pounds of marijuana inside

Mark Joseph Doyle, 63, was arrested allegedly with 510 pounds of marijuana in his truck on the Pennsylvania Turnpike driving 40 mph in a 70 mph zone, Pennsylvania State Police said.

February 22, 2019

Investigations

Patriots owner Robert Kraft to be charged in Florida prostitution bust

New England Patriots owner and billionaire Robert Kraft has been named among more than 150 people allegedly busted in a Florida prostitution and sex trafficking ring. 

February 22, 2019

Business

Jersey Shore's Manco & Manco Pizza debuts credit card payments

Manco and Manco Pizza in Ocean City, historically a cash only business, is now accepting credit card purchases at their four locations.

February 21, 2019

Eagles

Eagles' Alshon Jeffery says he wants to bring back Kelly green jerseys

For years, Philadelphia Eagles fans have been clamoring for a return to the team's signature Kelly green uniforms, even if it's an alternate look a la the much-hyped "black out" games.

February 21, 2019

Employment

Pennsylvania family fights for son with cerebral palsy to keep Walmart 'greeter' job

A Central Pennsylvania man with cerebral palsy is struggling to keep his long-held job at a local Walmart, where new company policies are threatening to push him out.

February 21, 2019

NHL

Rain may put a damper on Flyers-Penguins Stadium Series game in Philly

Forecasts call for rain as the Philadelphia Flyers take on the PIttsburgh Penguins at Lincoln Financial Field on Sat., Feb. 23, 2019.

February 21, 2019

Universities

La Salle University to open Philly's first dog-friendly residence hall

La Salle University will soon become Philadelphia's first college with a dog-friendly dorm on campus.

February 20, 2019

Phillies

Former Eagle Brian Dawkins pitches Phillies to Bryce Harper, defends Philly fans

All eyes in Philadelphia are on the Phillies as they close in on free agent outfielder Bryce Harper. One local legend from another sport is trying to help the team's cause.

February 20, 2019

Investigations

Chester County man faces sixth DUI – as well as homicide charge – for fatal crash in Delco

A Newtown Square man is facing multiple criminal charges in the aftermath of a hit-and-run incident last weekend in Upper Chichester, Delaware County prosecutors said.

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