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 5, 2018
Homelessness
Update: Non-profit removes video of Philly homeless 'vet' after readers raise questions
Philadelphia's homeless population increased by 10 percent annually in 2017, according to the results of a head count officials and volunteers perform throughout the city each year.July 5, 2018
Accidents
Pennsylvania man sets neighbor's house ablaze with fireworks
Authorities in York, Pennsylvania, say debris from a neighbor's fireworks set a man's front porch on fire on the eve of Independence Day. Pennsylvania legalized the sale of aerial fireworks in October 2017, raising new safety concerns around the holidays.July 5, 2018
Investigation
Rockledge man allegedly attempted to lure teen for sex on Instagram
Prosecutors in Montgomery County announced charges Thursday against 35-year-old Anthony Cheatham, who allegedly first made contact with the teen on Sunday.July 5, 2018
Investigations
Off-duty police officer critically injured in Southwest Philly shooting
Philadelphia police are investigating a double-shooting during an Independence Day block party in Southwest Philly that left one man dead and injured an off-duty officer.July 3, 2018
Investigation
Prosecutors release body cam video of police shooting in Atlantic City
Prosecutors have released shocking body camera footage from a June incident that resulted in an Atlantic City police officer fatally shooting a local man who attacked him with a knife.July 3, 2018
Accidents
Pedestrian fatally struck by car on Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia police are investigating the death of a man who was fatally struck by a car Monday night on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia.July 3, 2018
Counterfeits
Fake Eagles Super Bowl rings seized at Philly port
Philadelphia Customs & Border Protection agents announced Tuesday that a large shipment of fake Super Bowl rings was intercepted after arriving from Hong Kong in June. The counterfeit shipment contained rings for the Philadelphia Eagles, among other teams.July 3, 2018
Protests
Arrests made at encampment protest outside ICE offices in Philadelphia
Twenty-nine people were arrested Tuesday at an occupation protest outside the Philadelphia offices of Immigrations & Customs Enforcement (ICE), where authorities worked to worked to clear the encampment of activists opposed to the federal agency's aggressive policies.July 2, 2018
Accidents
New Jersey teen pulled from Millville pond dies
A 17-year-old boy who was pulled unconscious from a pond in Millville last Friday died over the weekend despite attempts to save his life, police said Monday.July 2, 2018
Drug Bust
Feds: $1.7 million of Chinese fentanyl seized at Philly port
Federal authorities intercepted nearly $1.7 million worth of fentanyl at the Area Port of Philadelphia last week, marking another seizure in an aggressive push to take the deadly synthetic opioid off the streets.Just In
- Telford man charged with raping elderly woman and burglarizing 4 houses
- Cheltenham High football team's 'toxic' culture blamed for hazing incident, leaving 2026 season in doubt
- 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'
- Joel Embiid, Paul George probable for Sixers-Cavaliers on Friday; Dominick Barlow questionable
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