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.
January 4, 2019
Investigations
Delaware police had chased driver involved in fatal South Philly Mummers crash earlier in night
The driver in a crash that killed three people in South Philadelphia after midnight Wednesday was pursued by police in Delaware just a half-hour before the fatal crash, authorities revealed on Friday.January 4, 2019
Wildlife
Murder of crows apparently guard Allentown from 'Bird Box' presence
Thousands of crows have descended on the Allentown area over the last month to roost for the winter. They may also be protecting the area from "the presence" in Netflix's apocalyptic horror film "Bird Box."January 4, 2019
Investigations
Alleged burglar of Pennsylvania music shop tells camera, 'Go Eagles'
A Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, man who allegedly attempted to steal musical instruments from a local shop had one message for the world as he entered a cop car: "Go Eagles."January 3, 2019
Investigations
Woman's necklace with mom's ashes stolen after Mummers Parade
A South Philadelphia woman is desperately seeking help from the public after a treasured piece of jewelry was stolen from her during a post-Mummers Parade event on Tuesday night.January 3, 2019
NFL
Eagles' Chris Long 'just another dude' to younger brother on Bears
Brotherly love will be set aside on Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles face the Chicago Bears in an NFC Wildcard matchup at Soldier Field. Eagles defensive end Chris Long, 33, and Bears guard Kyle Long, 30, will face each other for the first time in the playoffs.January 3, 2019
Celebrities
Looks like Meek Mill might have a new love interest
Meek Mill shared an Instagram post of himself riding a jet ski with a woman — but her face was obscured by an emoji in the picture. Fans think the North Philly rapper may have a new girlfriend.January 3, 2019
Media
Valerie Knight, former co-host of 'The Breakfast Club' on WOGL, lands at 106.1 The Breeze
More than two years after her sudden departure from 98.1 WOGL, Valerie Knight is back on the Philadelphia airwaves. The former co-host of WOGL's "The Breakfast Club" will now be working mornings for 101.6 The Breeze.January 2, 2019
Accidents
New Jersey teen dies after accident at Blue Mountain Resort in Poconos
A 17-year-old boy from New Jersey was killed on New Year's Day after an accident at Blue Mountain Resort in the Poconos, one of Pennsylvania's most popular skiing destinations.January 2, 2019
NBA
Sixers' Joel Embiid trolled by 'The Goldbergs' actor Jeff Garlin after Clippers game
Sixers big man Joel Embiid got a taste of his own medicine Monday night after the Sixers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 119-114. Actor Jeff Garlin joined the media scrum and asked Embiid an unexpected question at the Staples Center.January 2, 2019
Investigations
Black market butt lift surgeon charged in Philly woman's death
A Bronx woman is facing multiple criminal charges in connection with the death of a Philadelphia woman who received illegal butt injections from her last summer.Just In
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- Wawa's shelfless, all-digital store at Drexel University to close Jan. 21
- Game ball, three stars, and snap count analysis: Wild Card Round, Eagles vs. 49ers
- Joel Embiid, Paul George questionable for Sixers-Raptors on Monday after missing front end of back-to-back
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