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.
August 30, 2024
Investigations
Woman on Wildwood beach hit by police truck driving on the sand
Authorities in Wildwood are investigating a crash involving a police pickup truck that struck a woman lying on the Rio Grande Beach on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency responders took the injured woman to a local hospital. Her boyfriend said she suffered multiple broken ribs, three fractured vertebrae and a lung injury.August 29, 2024
Investigations
Police arrest man who opened fire and hit innocent bystander at a Bucks County gentlemen's club
A Trenton man opened fire during an argument at the Border Gentlemen's Club in Morrisville on Thursday morning, police said. The innocent bystander who was injured was struck in the head, thigh and under both armpits. Pedro Rodriguez, 27, was arrested Thursday afternoon. He faces changes of attempted homicide and related offenses.August 28, 2024
Wildlife
Freshwater mussels found in Delaware River, a sign of improving water quality
A group of environmental scientists serving the Delaware River near Pennypack Creek found about 120 freshwater mussels in the riverbed. The mollusks play important roles in improving water quality and supporting fish habitats in the region's rivers and streams, but their numbers have declined in much of North America.August 28, 2024
Investigations
Police search for man caught on video stomping car windshield in Center City
Philadelphia police are searching for a man who vandalized multiple cars Tuesday afternoon on the 900 and 1000 blocks of Spruce Street in Washington Square West. Video shows a man on the hood of one car stomping on the windshield. Police said anyone with information about the vandalism can call the Central Detective Division at 215-686-3093.August 28, 2024
Transportation
A section of Camac Street in Center City is being repaved with wood blocks for historic preservation
The 200 block of South Camac Street, between Locust and Walnut streets in Center City, will have a new wood-block pavement by the end of the year. The project is part of an effort to restore the historic character of Philadelphia streets that once used various road materials.August 27, 2024
Investigations
Frozen remains found 47 years ago on the Appalachian Trail are identified as Montgomery County man
The remains of a man found frozen in a cave on the Appalachian Trail in Berks County nearly five decades ago have been identified as Nicholas Paul Grubbs, a 27-year-old from Fort Washington who died from a drug overdose. Grubbs' body was found by a pair of hikers near the Pinnacle, a popular vista in Albany Township. Until fingerprints led to his identification this month, Grubbs was known as "Pinnacle Man."August 27, 2024
Development
Traffic study finds Center City can handle 76ers arena congestion, but it will take finesse to make it work
Philadelphia released a traffic impact study examine how the 76ers proposed arena in Center City will affect transportation, parking and other travel logistics in the city and the region. The independent study looks at how the team and city can manage congestion created by the $1.55 billion project on East Market Street.August 26, 2024
Investigations
West Philly rapper YBC Dul flaunted guns and bragged about violent reputation in video posted a day before he was killed
West Philadelphia rapper YBC Dul, who was fatally shot in Olney on Friday, bragged about his violent reputation and flaunted guns during an interview with popular YouTuber Brandon Buckingham. The day after the video was posted, YBC Dul, whose real name is Abdul Vicks, was fatally shot. No arrests have been made.August 26, 2024
Transportation
SEPTA to run more Regional Rail trains on weekends to meet growing demand
SEPTA is adding more Regional Rail train service on weekends this fall to accommodate growing demand. The new schedule includes the restoration of 30-minute weekend service between Philadelphia International Airport and Center City. On most lines, hourly weekend service also will be fully restored, officials said.August 21, 2024
Real Estate
Stoneleigh public garden in Villanova to expand with sale of Oakwell estate
Lower Merion School District agreed to sell the 13-acre Oakwell estate in Villanova to conservation nonprofit Natural Lands, which plans to incorporate a portion of the property into the neighboring 42-acre Stoneleigh public garden. The land had been part of a controversial school district plan to clear hundreds of trees to make way for new athletic fields. Opponents worked for years to ensure the preservation of the property.Just In
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