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 10, 2019
NBA
Magic Johnson cites Ben Simmons incident with Sixers as part of decision to leave Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers team president and NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson stepped down from his position suddenly Tuesday night during a post-game press conference, sending shockwaves across the league.April 10, 2019
Television
Bucks County murders to be featured in Investigation Discovery special
The brutal murders of four young men in Bucks County, a national story that gripped the Philadelphia region in 2017, will be the subject of a true crime special on Investigation Discovery early next year.April 10, 2019
Military
Two area Marines killed in roadside bombing in Afghanistan
Two U.S. Marines from the region were killed last month in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan, military officials revealed Wednesday.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 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
Movies
Sixers' Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic hang with Will Smith on 'Bad Boys for Life' set
Philadelphia 76ers teammates Tobias Harris and Boban Marjanovic joined actor Will Smith on the set of "Bad Boys for Life" in Miami.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
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.Just In
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