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.
July 11, 2018
Development
New car dealership, 14-story tower planned for Northern Liberties
An empty lot in Northern Liberties — something you don't see too often anymore — is now on its way to redevelopment as a mixed-use car dealership and residential tower. The former warehouse site at 626 N. Delaware Avenue, just south of SugarHouse Casino, will become the site of a 14-story tower with 96 units, including market-rate and affordable rentals.July 10, 2018
Allegations
LeSean McCoy denies disturbing allegations of domestic violence against ex-girlfriend
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy has emphatically denied gruesome allegations of domestic violence and drug use that surfaced Tuesday morning in an Instagram post from a woman who claims to be the best friend of his girlfriend.July 10, 2018
Murals
Eagles' Chris Long wants a mural in Philly for former teammate Beau Allen
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long is willing to pay for a mural depicting former teammate Beau Allen, who departed to join the Tampa Buccaneers in free agency.July 10, 2018
Investigation
Police: Fugitive accidentally killed by Pennsylvania Game Commission bulldozer
A man fleeing from authorities in Berks County on Monday was fatally run over over by a Pennsylvania Game Commission bulldozer as he hid in a thick underbrush, Pennsylvania State Police said in a news release.July 10, 2018
Public Transit
SEPTA infrastructure program to impact Regional Rail in August
Traveling south or west of the city on SEPTA Regional Rail in August? You'll want to read this service announcement.July 9, 2018
Investigations
Authorities investigating 'suspicious' deaths of two women at Jersey Shore
Authorities in Ventnor City are searching for an explanation behind the deaths of two women whose bodies were found Sunday inside a condominium.July 9, 2018
Investigations
Northeast Philly men charged in straw purchase of semi-automatic guns
Two Northeast Philadelphia men are facing criminal charges for allegedly straw-purchasing and illegally transferring 11 semi-automatic handguns bought from three different shops in the city, the state attorney general's office announced Monday.July 6, 2018
Television
'American Pickers' returning to Pennsylvania in search of your treasures
Antique enthusiasts and hoarders in Pennsylvania will have another chance to end up on the History Channel when "American Pickers" returns to the Keystone State to film in August.July 6, 2018
Accidents
Two police cars violently collide in Northeast Philadelphia
Two Philadelphia police officers are lucky to have a escaped with minor injuries after their cruisers collided Friday afternoon in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia.July 6, 2018
Arrests
Former Giants, Redskins lineman busted for alleged heroin possession, assault on police
Barry Cofield, a former member of the 2007 Super Bowl-winning New York Giants, was arrested in Florida this week on charges that he possessed heroin and assaulted police during a chase.Just In
- Philly conducts a homeless count each year. Here's why it's held in January, despite some drawbacks
- Alleged gambling scheme to fix NCAA basketball games included La Salle contest
- 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
Must Read
