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.
June 26, 2018
Crime
Police: Bethlehem murder-suicide linked to possible love triangle
Authorities in Lehigh County believe a murder-suicide resulting in the deaths of John Schmook and Sean Ferry in Bethlehem on Monday likely is linked to a disagreement over a woman.June 26, 2018
Crime
Chester County bank manager allegedly used dead man's account in $118,000 embezzlement scheme
The branch manager of a Downingtown bank is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he devised an elaborate scheme to conceal the embezzlement of customer funds — including those taken from the account of a dead man. Anthony Rife, 38, allegedly carried out the scheme while serving as manager for the Ludwig's Corner branch of Downingtown National Bank.June 25, 2018
Public Health
Turkey Hill testing bathroom blue lights to deter heroin use at Pennsylvania stores
In an effort to discourage drug use in its bathrooms, Turkey Hill Minit Markets has reportedly installed blue bulbs at several Pennsylvania locations, becoming the second state's second convenience retailer to test the lights' effectiveness.June 25, 2018
Criminal Justice
Krasner defends decision not to pursue death penalty in murder of Philly cop
Facing heavy criticism from members of the police union, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner held a press conference Monday afternoon to defend his office's choice not to pursue the death penalty in the 2015 shooting death of Philadelphia Police Sgt. Robert Wilson III.June 25, 2018
Farmers Markets
Zerns Farmers Market closing after 92 years in Montgomery County
A popular farmers market that has been a mainstay in Montgomery County for nearly a century will close up shop for good in September. Zerns Farmers Market, located at 1100 E. Philadelphia Avenue in Gilberstville, revealed this month that the decision to shut down comes down after no buyers stepped in to claim the property at a price of $4.5 million.June 25, 2018
Television
Former Eagles receiver Jason Avant competing on 'American Ninja Warrior'
One of the most-sure handed wide receivers ever to play for the Philadelphia Eagles is ready to try his luck in a different arena. Jason Avant is a contestant on NBC's "American Ninja Warrior."June 22, 2018
Investigation
Cyclist fatally struck by dump truck in North Philadelphia
A 40-year-old man was fatally struck by a dump truck as the driver made a right turn Friday morning in North Philadelphia, according to police.June 22, 2018
Photography
Pennsylvania sunset photo creates spooky illusion of alien invasion
There was a close encounter last weekend with what looked like an alien invasion at the Pennsylvania State Memorial in Gettysburg. Harrison Jones, a photojournalist intern for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, posted the following sunset photo last Saturday at dusk.June 22, 2018
Media
Mike Missanelli has awkward disagreement with producer live on camera
On Friday, viewers of NBC Sports Philadelphia witnessed one of the drawbacks of radio television. At the start of Mike Missanelli's show on 97.5 The Fanatic — broadcast on NBC Sports Philadelphia as "The Mike Missanelli Show" — the host was captured tearing into producer Tyrone Johnson.June 21, 2018
Crime
Police: Convicted sex offender exposed himself to girls in Abington
Authorities in Abington Township arrested a Philadelphia man and registered sex offender on Tuesday after three teenage girls reported that he exposed himself to them inside a restaurant earlier in June.Just In
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- These local movie theaters are giving out free popcorn on Jan. 19
- City hopes 2026 will be turning point for LOVE Park's vacant 'flying saucer'
- Wawa's shelfless, all-digital store at Drexel University to close Jan. 21
- Game ball, three stars, and snap count analysis: Wild Card Round, Eagles vs. 49ers
- Joel Embiid, Paul George questionable for Sixers-Raptors on Monday after missing front end of back-to-back
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