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 23, 2018
Courts
Former Delco school guard convicted for social media sex video with teen
A former Chester High School security guard is facing up to 30 years in prison after he was convicted of forcibly having sex with a teenager, an act that later surfaced on social media from an anonymous source, prosecutors announced Monday.July 23, 2018
Business
Long-running seafood market in South Philly closes for renovations
Ippolito's Seafood, one of South Philadelphia's most popular markets, closed over the weekend for what will be several months of renovations.July 23, 2018
First-Aid
Recovering addict pays bill for first aid squad at New Jersey IHOP
As New Jersey continues to battle an unprecedented surge in fatal drug overdose, one woman recovering from addiction took a moment to thank those who work to rescue others from the brink of death.July 23, 2018
Weather
Severe flooding closes Knoebels, Hershey Park as more rain looms
Two of Pennsylvania's most popular amusement parks were forced to close for the day on Monday as torrential rains left both park grounds severely flooded. Knoebels and Hershey Park both shut down operations in the midst of a wave of heavy storms sweeping across central and eastern Pennsylvania, leaving much of the region under a flash flood watch.July 20, 2018
Health News
Greening vacant city lots reduces residents' depression, Penn study finds
Eliminating urban blight by adding greenery to vacant city lots can have a profound impact on the mental health and wellness of surrounding residents, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.July 20, 2018
Crime
Philly mother convicted of smuggling contraband to son in Delco prison
A Philadelphia woman will spend a minimum of two years in prison after she was convicted earlier this month of supplying contraband for her son to sell to other inmates at Delaware County correctional facility, prosecutors said Friday.July 20, 2018
Beaches
'Emergency cleanup' finds needles at Jersey Shore after garbage forces beach closures
Cleanup crews with the volunteer Surfrider Foundation were out in full force Friday morning to clear trash and debris from more than a dozen Monmouth County beaches that were temporarily closed to the public as a precautionary measure.July 19, 2018
Housing
Rental fraud report finds scam listings common in Philly
Searching for an apartment can be among life's most frustrating and stressful undertakings, particularly in big cities where the competition is rabid and affordability is hard to match with location and quality. A new survey from Apartment List finds that 20 percent of Philadelphia renters encountered suspected fraud in a property listing.July 19, 2018
Food & Drink
Two New Jersey beach bars ranked among best in United States
In its list of the top 25 beach bars in the United States, The Daily Meal names a pair of bars from Asbury Park and Cape May, New Jersey.July 19, 2018
Hotels
Atlantic City shuts down nuisance Fox Manor Hotel
Authorities in Atlantic City took swift action on Thursday to shut down The Fox Manor Hotel, a 46-room property at 2707 Pacific Avenue that had racked up more than 70 code violations, city officials confirmed.Just In
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