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.
April 4, 2018
Investigations
Woman with 'shopping addiction' allegedly stole $250K from Chester County town
Donna Groff fueled her QVC "shopping addiction" by allegedly stealing more than $250,000 from Valley Township, Chester County, where she worked collecting cash from residents paying their township utility bills, authorities announced Wednesday.April 4, 2018
Investigation
Seven injured in escalator incident at Pennsylvania Convention Center
Seven people suffered minor injuries Wednesday afternoon when an escalator at the Pennsylvania Convention Center malfunctioned, Philadelphia police said in a statement.April 3, 2018
Schools
Abington School District 'deeply sorry,' breaks down plan for $25 million gift
Abington Senior High School will be keeping its name after community pressure led the district to scrap a plan that would have honored billionaire investor and philanthropist Stephen A. Schwarzman.April 3, 2018
Villanova's Donte DiVincenzo deletes crude tweets that resurfaced after winning NCAA Tournament
After Villanova won the NCAA Championship, crude tweets from an account linked to Final Four Most Outstanding Player Donte DiVincenzo were recirculated online— seven years after they were published. The tweets were then deleted from the account.April 3, 2018
Social Media
Eagles, Philly celebrate Villanova victory with #CityofChampions on Twitter
Philadelphia has gone from national punchline to gold standard in a matter of one year.April 3, 2018
Hospitals
CHOP holds streak as best-ranked pediatrics department in United States
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia extended its streak to six years running as U.S. News & World Report'sApril 2, 2018
Casinos
Ocean Resort Casino, formerly the Revel, partners with Hyatt in Atlantic City
When the former Revel Casino reopens this summer as the Ocean Resort Casino, the Atlantic City destination will be part of Hyatt Hotels' Unbound Collection, the companies announced Monday.April 2, 2018
Investigation
Smiling vandals wanted for hurling milk crate that damaged car in Center City
Philadelphia police are looking for two men who threw a plastic milk crate into an upper floor of a Center City parking garage. The crate struck an Audi A6, causing $2,500 in damage.April 2, 2018
Politics
Charles Barkley tells CNN he's 'angry and disgusted' by Trump presidency
Charles Barkley, an NBA legend and former Philadelphia 76er, said that he has grown 'angry and disgusted' with how President Donald Trump is managing the government and his administration. "It's turmoil every single day, the tweeting, the hiring and firing," Barkley said.April 2, 2018
Courts
Despite mounting support, judge denies Meek Mill's release from jail
Just when it appeared momentum might shift in favor of Meek Mill, Philadelphia Judge Genice Brinkley has ruled the hip-hop must remain behind bars pending his appeal for post-conviction relief, his lawyer told gossip site TMZ on Monday.Just In
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- City Council committee to investigate CHOP parking garage collapse
- Flyers playoffs: Game 1 vs. Penguins set for Saturday night in Pittsburgh
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