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.
January 16, 2017
Courts
Pennsylvania to receive $19.4 million in massive Moody's settlement
The state of Pennsylvania will receive approximately $19.4 million as part of a massive settlement in the U.S. Department of Justice investigation into Moody's Corporation's alleged unfair and deceptive business practices in its rating of mortgage-backed securities.January 16, 2017
Housing
Pennsylvania town has highest rent-income ratio in United States
A new national study of evictions and housing affordability finds that Allentown currently has the highest rent income ratio in the United States, putting pressure on local renters to make ends meet.January 15, 2017
Television
WATCH: 50 fun facts about 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'
We are living in what clearly looks to be the golden age of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."January 15, 2017
Churches
Archdiocese eyes two Northeast Philly churches for merger
Two Northeast Philadelphia churches have been selected to take part in a process that could result in a potential merger under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Pastoral Planning Initiative.January 15, 2017
Obituaries
Wrestler Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka, deemed incompetent in murder case, dies at 73
Hall of Fame WWE wrestler Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka has died at the age of 73, a little more than a week after a Pennsylvania judge dropped murder and involuntary manslaughter charges against him in the 1983 death of his former girlfriend.January 15, 2017
Television
Kevin Hart producing 'Black Man's Guide' for History channel special
The A+E Networks announced last week that Hart is slated to executive produce and star in a two-hour History channel special, “Kevin Hart Presents: The Black Man’s Guide to History,” that will feature a series of re-enactments focusing on significant black figures and events.January 15, 2017
Mafia
Savage Philly mobster 'Little Nicky' Scarfo reportedly dies in prison
Nicodemo "Little Nicky" Scarfo, the notorious South Philadelphia mobster who once ruled the city's underworld with an iron fist, died Friday in a federal prison medical facility in North Carolina while serving out a 55-year sentence on murder and racketeering charges, according to multiple reports that emerged on Sunday.January 12, 2017
Lottery
Wawa in Northeast Philly sells jackpot-winning Treasure Hunt ticket
A Wawa in Northeast Philadelphia just facilitated one lucky person's roll of the dice into a $120,000 jackpot after the store sold the winning Treasure Hunt ticket for Wednesday's drawing.January 12, 2017
Obituaries
El Compadre founder, son of South Philly Barbacoa owners, dies at 23
The young founder of El Compadre, a recently opened offshoot of the critically acclaimed South Philly Barbacoa, tragically passed away Wednesday at the age of 23, family members shared on Facebook.January 12, 2017
Hospitals
Montgomery County unit for mentally ill among planned Pennsylvania hospital closures
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services announced Thursday that the state plans to close two hospitals dedicated to serving patients with intellectual disabilities and mental illness.Just In
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