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 17, 2018
Weather
Pennsylvania declares disaster emergency for flooding across state
Torrential rains and flash flooding across large parts of Pennsylvania in recent weeks has prompted Governor Tom Wolf to declare a disaster emergency to help communities recover from extensive damage to properties and roadways, the administration announced Friday.August 17, 2018
Odd News
Sixers' J.J. Redick tells creepy story of caged woman hidden in service car
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard J.J. Redick recounted a nightmarish ordeal he and his family experienced on in New York City, telling the story on his podcast for The Ringer.August 17, 2018
Investigations
Police: City Hall worker killed in murder-suicide in Northeast Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a murder-suicide that claimed the life of a City Hall staffer early Friday morning in the Holmesburg section of Northeast Philadelphia.August 16, 2018
Travel
Three hospitalized as mysterious odor diverts Philly-bound Frontier Airlines flight
Three were people were hospitalized in North Carolina on Wednesday night after a mysterious odor forced a Frontier Airlines flight to make an emergency landing on its way to Philadelphia.August 16, 2018
Music
New Kurt Vile music video lampoons Philadelphia Parking Authority
Philadelphia-based psych rocker Kurt Vile has proven he's a man of the people in his latest solo effort, releasing a music video on Thursday that takes on public enemy number one: the Philadelphia Parking Authority.August 16, 2018
Rescues
Police: Worker trapped underground dies in North Philly accident
A man who became trapped under rubble at a North Philadelphia construction site Thursday morning has reportedly died after an intensive rescue effort.August 16, 2018
Rescues
Missing Montgomery County man found dead in Poconos
The body of a Souderton man who went missing late last week in the Poconos has been recovered following an intensive search, authorities in Carbon County announced this week.August 15, 2018
NBA
Sixers' Ben Simmons joins James Cordon, reveals baby hoops footage
Philadelphia 76ers start Ben Simmons joins "The Late Late Show with James Cordon" to discuss his childhood and how he grew into a basketball player.August 15, 2018
Obituaries
Mike Trout's brother-in-law, ex-Millville pitching star, dies at 24
Aaron Cox, formerly a standout pitcher at Millville High School and the brother-in-law of Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout, died Thursday at 24 years old, according to statements from the family.August 15, 2018
Investigations
Incoming Penn State athlete shot to death in North Philadelphia
A teenager who was shot and killed Monday night in North Philadelphia has been identified as Imhotep track and football player Kristian Marche, who was preparing to leave for his freshman year at Penn State University, according to police.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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