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.
May 7, 2024
Investigations
Father, girlfriend allegedly tortured 12-year-old Chester County girl for months before she died
A 12-year-old Chester County girl died on May 4 after she allegedly was tortured and starved for months by her father and his girlfriend at their home in West Caln Township, prosecutors said. Rendell Hoagland, 52, and Cindy Warren, 45, allegedly filmed dozens of videos of the abuse, including shackling the girl to furniture and making her do strenuous exercise.May 6, 2024
Courts
A Bucks County pharma CEO who falsely accused 5 scientists of stealing trade secrets has to pay them $26.6 million
Sigmapharm Laboratories, based in Bensalem, Bucks County, has been ordered to pay five scientists who formerly worked there $26.6 million to resolve their countersuit against the company. The scientists were fired in 2014 and then falsely accused of stealing trade secrets.May 6, 2024
Business
Dave & Buster's plan to allow gambling on arcade games raises questions about its legality
Dave & Buster's revealed last week that it plans to introduce competitive betting on some of the games at its popular arcades. Soon, people will be able to wager on games like Skee-Ball using the company's app.May 6, 2024
Food & Drink
Rival Bros. Coffee opens shop at Brewerytown's renovated Poth building
Rival Bros. Coffee has a new shop in Brewerytown at the Poth Brewery Lofts, the renovation of a 154-year-old brick building that once was home to the F.A. Poth Brewing Co. In addition to its fresh-roasted coffee, the shop has breakfast sandwiches along with pastries from Mighty Bread Co.May 3, 2024
Investigations
In 2006, a Philly man was abducted and killed by police impersonators. Five people now face charges in the cold case
Five people have been charged in the death of Shamari Taylor, who was kidnapped and killed in 2006 by a group of suspects allegedly posing as police officers. Taylor's remains were found in 2018 at a vacant lot in North Philly, reinvigorating the cold case. Prosecutors say Taylor, the son of a former state Rep. Jon Myers, was kidnapped in a plot to steal cocaine and money.May 2, 2024
Transportation
Two Wissahickon Creek bridges to be repaired with federal climate grants
A pair of stone bridges that cross the Wissahickon Creek in Northwest Philadelphia — on Bells Mill Road and Valley Green Road — will get federal grant funds for repairs to help them withstand increased flooding that's expected to result from climate change in the years to come.May 2, 2024
Investigations
Police recover body of kayaker who went missing in Schuylkill River
Upper Merion police have found the body a 70-year-old man who went missing Monday after he had gone fishing in the Schuylkill River. The man was identified by friends a Tony Luongo. Search crews located his kayak and personal items Tuesday in the area of the township boathouse.May 1, 2024
Development
Tun Tavern, birthplace of the Marines, to be reconstructed in Old City
Philadelphia's Tun Tavern will be rebuilt as a restaurant and historical exhibit in Old City to honor its history as the place where the U.S. Marine Corps, a masonic lodge and several other organizations were founded during the colonial era. A parking lot at 19 S. Second St. has been acquired by the project's leaders, who are now fundraising with a goal to begin construction in November.May 1, 2024
Celebrities
Jon Stewart left stupefied by Tyrese Maxey's shot that sent Sixers-Knicks to overtime
Comedian Jon Stewart was left stunned by 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey's game-tying three-pointer that sent Game 5 against the Knicks into overtime at Madison Square Garden. After the game, Stewart tweeted a photo of him courtside and wrote, I'm clearly getting too old for this shit.May 1, 2024
Business
Sixers owners buy 2,000 tickets to block Knicks fans from attending Game 6
The owners of the Philadelphia 76ers have purchased 2,000 tickets to Game 6 of the series against the Knicks on Thursday night to keep Knicks fans from taking over the stands at the Wells Fargo Center. The tickets will be distributed to first responders, health care professionals, community groups and other local organizations.Just In
- Philly airport expects 5% more flyers during holiday season than last year
- Wall Street Journal names Philly the world's top place to visit in 2026
- McMillan's Bakery in South Jersey will not reopen, family says
- There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.
- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Nets on Tuesday; Paul George set to return
- Phillies sign right-handed reliever Zach Pop to 2026 contract
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