Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

October 8, 2018

Odd News

Only in Camden: Insane Clown Posse member tries to dropkick Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst

The Monster Energy Rock Allegiance tour almost turned violent in Camden, where rap metal dinosaurs Limp Bizkit and dixie cult enablers Insane Clown Posse had a shocking moment.

October 8, 2018

Employment

Met Philadelphia holding job fair for 200 positions at new venue

The Met Philadelphia that will hold a job fair to fill about 200 positions at the new venue later this month. The rehabilitated former Philadelphia Opera house building at Broad and Poplar Streets will open Dec. 3 with a Bob Dylan concert.

October 8, 2018

Media

Former CBS3 anchor takes role as CNN Washington correspondent

Jessica Dean, a former anchor who recently departed CBS3 in Philadelphia, will work as a Washington correspondent for CNN Politics.

October 5, 2018

Investigations

Glenside man charged with possession of child pornography

Dylann Bragg, 27, of Glenside, was charged Friday with felony possession of child pornography after the illicit images were allegedly spotted on his cell phone, Montgomery County prosecutors said.

October 5, 2018

NFL

Meek Mill appears in Eagles hype video ahead of Vikings game

The Philadelphia Eagles will look to get their season back on track Sunday afternoon at home against the Minnesota Vikings. Meek Mill, whose been back in the recording studio since his release from prison, appeared Friday in a hype video posted by the Eagles in preparation for Sunday's NFC Championship Game rematch.

October 5, 2018

Lawsuits

Family of David Jones reaches $1 million settlement with city of Philadelphia

The family of David Jones – who was fatally shot in the back by a Philadelphia police officer Brian Pownall – has reached a $1 million settlement with the city of Philadelphia. Jones, a black man who was stopped in North Philadelphia in June 2017, was killed in the incident.

October 5, 2018

Odd News

South Jersey man charged with DUI in improbable high-wire incident

A Berlin man is facing DUI charges after authorities say his car got stuck on an electric pole guide wire. A shocking photo of the incident was shared on the department's Facebook page.

October 4, 2018

Flyers

Gritty disses Philly-hating Patriots fan in New York City

Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty was in New York City on Wednesday hanging out with Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy, whose Patriots fandom is the only thing worse than a Google search of the things he says on a regular basis.

October 4, 2018

Business

Giant reveals Graduate Hospital plan for first 'Heirloom' small-format market

GIANT Food Food stores will use Philadelphia as a testing ground for a brand new small-format concept, announcing plans on Thursday to open an urban store in the city's Graduate Hospital neighborhood.

October 4, 2018

Investigations

Woman sexually assaulted at Elkins Park apartment complex

A woman who arranged to meet with a man using the Tinder dating app was sexually assaulted Monday night at the Lynnewood Gardens apartment complex in Elkins Park, police said Wednesday. 

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