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.
September 7, 2017
Investigations
Report: Father of Temple homicide suspect was killed in unsolved shooting
The 29-year-old man charged in last week's murder of Temple University junior Jenna Burleigh reportedly lost his own father in a Philadelphia shooting that remains unsolved nearly 25 years later.September 7, 2017
Crime
Police seize 850 bags of heroin from North Wildwood man
A North Wildwood faces multiple drug charges after cops seized more than 800 bags of heroin heroin and other drugs during a search of the suspect's vehicle Wednesday afternoonSeptember 6, 2017
Music
WATCH: Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff release new single 'Get Lit'
In music news straight out of left field, Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff have resurrected their boom box-era chemistry with a brand-new single the duo performed during a two-show stint last month in Croatia and the U.K.September 6, 2017
Television
Fox orders pilot for new comedy series from 'Always Sunny' creators
We already knew the cast of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" has been busy with other projects, from new sitcoms like "A.P. Bio" and a "Minecraft" movie to DirecTV commercials prepping us for the NFL season.September 6, 2017
Medical Schools
Study finds Philly medical students benefit from art observation
Learning how to observe and analyze works of art could improve the descriptive ability and diagnostic skills of future clinicians, according to new research from the University of Pennsylvania, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.September 6, 2017
Business
Philly to conduct economic impact survey on business effects of soda tax
Philadelphia's controversial sugar-sweetened beverage tax will be put under the microscope in an upcoming economic impact survey of local businesses, the Office of the Controller announced Wednesday.September 5, 2017
Television
Terrell Owens reveals he will compete on 'Dancing with the Stars'
At 43 years old, former Eagle and full-time showboat Terrell Owens still thinks it's "a joke" that he's not on an NFL roster heading into the start of the 2017-2018 season this Sunday.September 5, 2017
Investigation
Reward offered after dogs left scarred, emaciated at Upper Darby park
Humane law enforcement officers are seeking help from the public to track down those responsible for dumping two wounded and badly emaciated pit bulls in an Upper Darby park over Labor Day weekend.September 5, 2017
Wildlife
Jersey Shore gets another great white shark to track along the coast
The great Mary Lee, famous for her habitual visits to the New Jersey coastline, will now have to share the spotlight with another great white shark.September 5, 2017
Memorials
Vigil, service planned to honor Temple student Jenna Burleigh
As members of the Temple University community continue to reel from the shocking murder of 22-year-old junior Jenna Burleigh, a pair of vigils are tentatively planned to honor her memory on Thursday.Just In
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