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.


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May 24, 2018

Investigation

Bucks County man who allegedly killed 14-year-old cousin now faces attempted rape charge

Authorities in Bucks County say the 20-year-old man Bristol Township man accused of stabbing his teenage cousin more than 80 times in late March was motivated by an attempted rape at the family's home in Croydon. 

May 23, 2018

Travel

2018 Jersey Shore beach guide: Longport

Longport, New Jersey, exists as a  tranquil paradise At the southern end of Absecon Island, a place for those want the Jersey Shore to be more of a refuge than a bustling summer destination. 

May 23, 2018

Late Night

Jimmy Kimmel makes fun of new Starbucks bathroom policy in wake of Philly arrests

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel offers satirical skit on Starbucks' public relations efforts after two black men were arrested at a store location in Philadelphia last month.

May 23, 2018

NFL

Angry Eagles fan sends Brandon Graham hate mail about White House visit

The Philadelphia Eagles have returned to the practice field for OTA's, but not all of the team's fans are thrilled with the Super Bowl champs.

May 23, 2018

Beaches

Money ranks New Jersey beach second best in United States

In its ranking of the best beaches in the United States, Money magazine placed Monmouth County's Asbury Park at number two in the country.

May 23, 2018

Investigation

Former Phillies slugger Lenny Dykstra charged for allegedly threatening Uber driver

Former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Lenny Dykstra, a man whose run-ins with the law may rival his RBIs some day, was arrested Wednesday morning on charges that he allegedly threatened a New Jersey Uber driver with a gun and had various drugs in his possession.

May 22, 2018

Courts

Montgomery County man charged with sex crimes against 5 children, girlfriend

Prosecutors in Montgomery County filed charges last week against a Bridgeport man who allegedly carried out heinous sex crimes against young children, including a four-year-old girl, and assaulted his girlfriend late last month, the District Attorney's office announced on Tuesday. .

May 22, 2018

Television

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' sets sights on comedy record book

The long wait for Season 13 of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" will likely extend a good cloudy while before we can tune in for new episodes. It definitely doesn't help that Netflix no longer has the old ones available to stream. 

May 22, 2018

Videos

Road rage video shows sledgehammer attack in Port Richmond

An incredible attack captured on video appears to show a road rage incident in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia. The video was recorded by a private surveillance camera and uploaded to the Philadelphia subreddit under the title, "Road rage in Cul-de-sac."

May 22, 2018

Investigation

Frequent nighttime explosions in Bucks County leave police, residents mystified

For the better part of the past month, and as recent as this past weekend, residents in towns across upper Bucks County have been springing out of their beds to the sound of deafening explosions.

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