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.
August 29, 2018
Investigations
Arrest made in Main Line slaying of former Playboy model
A suspect was arrested Wednesday and charged with first degree murder in the death of Christina Kraft, the former Playboy model whose body was found last week at her condominium in Ardmore.August 28, 2018
Odd News
Mysterious big cat caught on security camera in Clarks Summit, Pa.
A big cat spotted in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, has residents wondering whether it's a bobcat or some kind of mutant mountain lion.August 28, 2018
Investigations
Woman struck by SEPTA subway at Erie Station on Broad Street Line
Philadelphia police are investigating the death of a woman who was struck by a SEPTA subway Tuesday afternoon at the Broad Street Line's Erie Station.August 28, 2018
Celebrities
Michael B. Jordan has challenged Will Smith to a cook-off
Michael B. Jordan was vacationing at a cabin owned by Will Smith and whipped up a ton of food. In the process, he decided to throw down a "cook off" challenge, which Smith, reportedly accepted. Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has offered to be the judge.August 28, 2018
Crime
Philadelphia man charged in sexual assault of Abington girl
Bruce Beatty, 49, turned himself in to Abington police last Friday after a warrant was issued for his arrest earlier in the week.August 27, 2018
Investigations
Police seek second man in investigation into Main Line slaying of former Playboy model
Authorities in Montgomery County are searching for a person of interest in the death of Christina Kraft, the former Playboy model who was found strangled to death last Wednesday at her condominium in Ardmore.August 27, 2018
Schools
Excessive heat forces half-days at Philly schools on Tuesday, Wednesday
Just one day after the adoption of a new annual calendar, the School District of Philadelphia will be sending students home after a half-day on Tuesday and Wednesday as excessive heat lingers into the end of summer.August 27, 2018
Odd News
Philly mashup video shows wildest local footage in recent memory
In a quest to highlight Philadelphia's bizarre news cycle over the past few years, one YouTuber mashed up a long series of clips to the soundtrack of "Move Closer to Your World," the theme you know best from 6ABC broadcasts.August 27, 2018
Wildlife
Jersey Shore fisherman gets rare sting from cownose ray
A fisherman in Harvey Cedars was stung by a cownose ray, marking a rare incident with the docile species at the Jersey Shore.August 22, 2018
Food & Drink
Is Michael Solomonov planning to open Zahav-lite in South Kensington garage?
The CookNSolo family of restaurants may soon be expanding to unlikely neighborhood in Philadelphia. Partners Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook are looking to open up a Zahav-inspired restaurant in South Kensington.Just In
- Philly conducts a homeless count each year. Here's why it's held in January, despite some drawbacks
- Howie Roseman deflects on A.J. Brown's Eagles future: 'It is hard to find great players in the NFL'
- FIFA says it received over 500 million ticket requests for the World Cup
- The Rocky statue is permanently moving to the top of art museum steps
- Joel Embiid, Paul George probable for Sixers-Cavaliers on Friday; Dominick Barlow questionable
- Philadelphia Flower Show to dig into the history of gardening in America
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