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 27, 2018
Media
Talk Radio 1210 picks up 'The Mark Levin Show'
Talk Radio 1210 (WPHT-AM) will broadcast the conservative political commentator's show nightly from 6 to 9 p.m. in his hometown market.June 27, 2018
Law Enforcement
Jersey Shore police brace for all-day party advertised on social media
Point Pleasant Beach police are planning to up their presence on Friday afternoon in preparation for what could be another large and possibly unruly party in the area. The police response follows a similar event that led to brawls in Seaside Heights over Father's Day weekend.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
Arrests
Girlfriend of 'Jersey Shore's Ronnie Ortiz-Magro arrested for allegedly dragging him with car
Jen Harley, the girlfriend of "Jersey Shore" star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, was arrested in Las Vegas on charges of domestic battery stemming from an incident on the road.June 26, 2018
NFL
Eagles fan wins billboard bet to humiliate Patriots, Tom Brady in Boston
A Philadelphia Eagles fan won a bet with a co-worker on Twitter to claim enough likes for a billboard to be hung in Boston. Eagles fans were quick to relive the team's victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.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
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 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.Just In
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