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 6, 2019
Crime
Man arrested in sexual assault of woman on PATCO High Speedline train
A Voorhees man allegedly committed a sexual assault on the PATCO High Speedline train between Philadelphia and South Jersey on Jan. 27, 2019.February 5, 2019
Investigations
SEPTA trolley crash with vehicles injures 27 in West Philly
A SEPTA trolley crash with two vehicles left nearly 30 people injured in West Philadelphia on Feb. 5, 2019.February 5, 2019
Wildlife
Delco birder photographs rare Mandarin duck at Ridley Park Lake
A rare Mandarin duck was photographed at Delaware County's Ridley Park Lake on Jan 12, 2019.February 5, 2019
Crime
New Jersey sheriff's deputy charged with sexual abuse of Lehigh Valley teen
Josh Padilla, a New Jersey sheriff's deputy, allegedly sexually assaulted a Pennsylvania teen and uploaded a video of the encounter online.February 5, 2019
Government
Pennsylvania Rep. Jake Wheatley reintroduces recreational marijuana bill
Recreational marijuana would become legal in Pennsylvania in the state passes the bill introduced by Rep. Jake Wheatley on Monday. The proposed pot legislation also calls for criminal justice reform and for tax revenue to go toward student loan forgiveness and affordable housing.February 5, 2019
Restaurants
Michael Solomonov plans K'Far bakery and bar at Rittenhouse tower
CookNSolo will open K'Far at The Harper in Rittenhouse, Philadelphia, in 2019.February 4, 2019
Neighborhoods
Philly tows hundreds of abandoned cars from Kensington in cleanup effort
More than 500 abandoned cars were cleared from Kensington as Philadelphia aims to remove blight and drugs from the neighborhood's streets.February 4, 2019
Politics
Former Philly mayor Michael Nutter out as CNN contributor
CNN didn't renew contract of former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, who was a staunch critic of President Donald Trump during his time with the network.February 4, 2019
Super Bowl LIII
The best Philly-themed tweets from snorefest Patriots-Rams Super Bowl
Philadelphia Eagles fans reminisced as the Patriot and Rams bored NFL fans in Super Bowl LIII.February 4, 2019
Investigations
Body found near Northeast Philly railroad tracks identified as missing man
The body of a deceased man found in the Bustleton neighborhood was identified Monday afternoon as belonging to Gerald Fomalont, who went missing in Northeast Philadelphia last week.Just In
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- Joel Embiid ruled out for Sixers-Raptors on Sunday in front end of back-to-back, with new injury designation added
- At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
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