Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

March 30, 2018

Transportation

Bridge between two Jersey Shore towns to close for three weeks

For the second year in a row, a heavily traveled bridge in South Jersey will close for a period of time while crews make structural repairs.

March 29, 2018

Wildlife

New Jersey police department warns of 'large cat' on the loose

Residents of Central New Jersey's Ewing Township have been advised to be on the lookout for a large cat seen roaming around the area in Mercer County.

March 29, 2018

Social Media

New Marlton Shake Shack goes viral with customer's burger commotion

Believe the hype about the new Shake Shack in Marlton.

March 29, 2018

Wawa

Wawa could be heading to Drexel University

Wawa is scoping out plans for a location inside Drexel University's General Services Building at 34th and Market Streets

March 29, 2018

Viruses

In severe flu season, Pennsylvania records late uptick in 'B strain' cases

The latest weekly report issued by the state Department of Health noted a slight uptick in the B strain of the virus, consistent with nationwide records from the CDC.

March 28, 2018

Courts

Report: Judge in Cosby trial allegedly held grudge against Castor over 'secret relationship'

The presiding judge in comedian Bill Cosby's sexual assault case reportedly concealed a grudge against former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor, a key witness in the case, over a secret relationship he allegedly had with a young attorney nearly 20 years ago. 

March 28, 2018

Investigation

Penn State student found dead at off-campus residence

A 25-year-old Penn State University student was found dead in his off-campus apartment on Monday, according to authorities in State College.

March 28, 2018

Investigation

Authorities seize massive amount of Chinese fentanyl on Main Line

Montgomery County prosecutors announced two arrests Wednesday in a massive drug bust involving Chinese shipments of the deadly synthetic opioids fentanyl and carfentanil.

March 28, 2018

Food & Drink

Waterfront Gourmet deli to open fourth location near Dilworth Park

Dilworth Plaza will soon be home to Philadelphia's fourth Waterfront Gourmet, the popular upscale deli known for its sandwiches, paninis, salads, coffee and desserts.

March 27, 2018

Business

Jefferson Health to merge with Einstein Healthcare Network

The expanding Jefferson Health system will further extend its regional footprint on Wednesday when officials formally announce a planned merger with Einstein Healthcare Network, a move that will create the largest medical residency program in the greater Philadelphia area. 

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