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.
February 13, 2019
Investigations
Former 'American Idol' star from New Jersey indicted on federal drug charges
Antonella Barba, a Point Pleasant woman who rose to fame on "American Idol," is facing a slew of federal drug charges, according to court documents released Monday.February 13, 2019
Investigations
Haverford teen charged in classmate's shooting over marijuana deal
James McCauley, 17, allegedly shot another Haverford teen during a marijuana deal.February 13, 2019
NBA
Twitter reacts to Joel Embiid's outburst against refs in Sixers loss to Celtics
Sixers big man Joel Embiid lashed out against the referees after Philadelphia's 112-109 loss to the Boston Celtics.February 13, 2019
Eagles
Eagles rumored to play Vikings on Thanksgiving in 2019
Will the Philadelphia Eagles play the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving next season?February 12, 2019
Investigations
Police investigating after woman found injured in Center City train tunnel on SEPTA tracks
A woman found Tuesday morning on SEPTA's Regional Rail tracks in Center City is alive and recovering at a local hospital, transit officials said.February 12, 2019
Celebrities
'Jersey Shore' star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro reveals rehab stint for alcohol, depression
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, a stars of MTV's "Jersey Shore," revealed this week that he spent the last month in rehab after hitting "rock bottom," while battling alcohol abuse and depression.February 12, 2019
Transportation
Three of nation's worst truck bottlenecks are in Philly region
Points along Philadelphia's highways are among the most congested in the United States.February 12, 2019
Crime
Wilmington police officer allegedly blackmailed, raped woman in patrol car
A suspended police officer in Wilmington is facing criminal charges for the alleged rape of a woman he had tricked into a sexual bribe, authorities revealed Tuesday.February 11, 2019
Business
Wawa opens this week in Northeast Philly shopping center
Wawa's expansion in Philadelphia will continue on Thursday with the opening of another new store, including a gas station, at a shopping center in Wissinoming.February 11, 2019
Accidents
Skier dies in fall from beginner jump at Blue Mountain
A 21-year-old man died in a skiing accident at Blue Mountain Resort in the Poconos on Feb. 10, 2019.Just In
- Instant observations: With Joel Embiid and Paul George sidelined, another late-game collapse sinks Sixers in Toronto
- N.J. becomes latest state to ban cellphones in classrooms as Murphy signs bill into law
- N.J. lawmakers fast-track bills limiting cooperation with ICE after Minneapolis shooting
- Open thread replay: 49ers 23, Eagles 19
- Data centers are straining N.J.'s power grid. A bill would make them pay for it.
- At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
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