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.
December 11, 2019
Immigration
Pennsylvania auditor general calls Berks County ICE facility 'essentially a jail'
Pennsylvania Auditor Eugene DePasquale released a report this week on the Berks County Residential Center, an ICE-operated facility that holds immigrant families who have not been charged with crimes. DePasquale and other public officials want to shut the center down or use the building for another purpose.December 11, 2019
Health News
ChristianaCare develops tool to catch unintended CRISPR gene editing errors
As medical researchers continue to push toward the clinical frontier of gene editing, the safety and risks of CRISPR/cas9 and other technologies remain serious concerns.December 11, 2019
Investigations
Philadelphia police officer charged with assault, false report
A Philadelphia police officer charged with assault and filing a false report will be dismissed from the department, officials said Wednesday.December 10, 2019
Investigations
Kennett Township manager allegedly stole $3 million from taxpayers
Lisa Moore, 46, of Kennett Township, Chester County, allegedly stole more than $3 million in public funds while working as the township manager. Authorities say she spent the money on luxury travel and goods, as well as family and friends.December 10, 2019
Investigations
Police officer killed, five others killed in Jersey City ambush
One police officer, three civilians and two suspects were killed Tuesday in an active shooter situation that spanned the afternoon in Jersey City, law enforcement officials said.December 10, 2019
Eagles
Former Eagles Orlando Scandrick and Asante Samuel mock Philly's narrow victory over the Giants
In a game they desperately needed, the Philadelphia Eagles squeaked past the New York Giants in overtime on "Monday Night Football," ending a their three-game skid and pulling into a 6-7 tie with Dallas for the NFC East lead.December 9, 2019
Investigations
Report: Family raises questions about father's role in shooting that killed Suhail Gillard
Family members of Suhail Gillard, the Philadelphia teen who was fatally shot by his twin brother, reportedly have said the young athlete's death occurred accidentally as a result of their father showing his sons how to load a gun.December 9, 2019
Addiction
Berks County D.A. issues alert after mass overdose, three deaths last weekend
Berks County, Pennsylvania reported 12 drug overdoses and three deaths over the weekend of Dec. 7-8, 2019. Authorities believe the substance in question may be cocaine powder laced with an opioid, possibly fentanyl.December 9, 2019
Media
NBC10 meteorologist Tammie Souza no longer with station
Meteorologist Tammie Souza will no longer appear on NBC10 in Philadelphia, according to multiple sources.December 9, 2019
Alternative Medicine
FDA warns Pennsylvania CBD company to cease making claims about medical benefits
A company with stores in Pennsylvania is one 15 businesses to receive an FDA warning to stop making claims about the medical benefits of CBD products, which have been characterized as "misbranded drugs" in the government notice.Just In
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