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 1, 2017
Arrests
Police: Three arrested after teens brawl at SEPTA's 8th Street Station
Three people were arrested Friday afternoon as nearly 100 teenagers engaged in a brawl at SEPTA's 8th Street Station, police said in a statement.December 1, 2017
Investigation
D.A.: Jersey Shore K-9 trainer stole cocaine meant for dog training
The head of K-9 training in Ocean County pleaded guilty this week to charges of official misconduct and theft after prosecutors said he stole cocaine intended to be used for canine training.November 30, 2017
Courts
Judge sends 'coward' Chester County sucker puncher to prison
The saga of Barry Baker, the man who sucker punched an innocent victim with cerebral palsy, came to an end Wednesday after a Common Pleas Court judge sentenced him to three-to-six years in prison.November 30, 2017
Environment
USGS: 4.1-magnitude earthquake recorded near Delaware Bay
Residents across the Northeast observed a brief but distinct shaking sensation late Thursday afternoon, an event the United States Geological Survey has confirmed was a 4.4-magnitude earthquake in the Delaware Bay.November 30, 2017
Comedy
Comedian Bill Burr explains his epically profane 'Philly rant' at '06 show
There are some classic moments in the history of comedy that will never be forgotten: Lenny Bruce's many arrests, Andy Kaufman's (staged) Letterman altercation with Jerry Lawlor, Richard Pryor's bit on why he stopped using the "N"-word, and George Carlin's famous football versus baseball routine all come to mind.November 30, 2017
Pharmaceuticals
Jefferson clinical trial shows promise for new migraine therapy
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital may be nearing a breakthrough in the future treatment of chronic migraines, a debilitating condition the World Health Organization estimates affects between 127 and 300 million people around the world.November 29, 2017
Obituaries
Temple student, 24, dies after he was found unresponsive in library
A Temple University student who was found unresponsive in a school library on Monday died later that day, the university said announced in a statement of sympathy on Wednesday.November 29, 2017
Labor
Pennsylvania establishes new statewide apprenticeship program
Pennsylvania employers, educators and economic development organizations will soon have access to an expanded pool of grant money for pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs across the state, Governor Tom Wolf announced Wednesday morning.November 29, 2017
Schools
Philly's historic Central High School to undergo major renovations
The historic Central High School in Olney will soon embark on a $42 million renovation and expansion project that will transform the North Philadelphia campus for generations of students to come.November 28, 2017
Mural Arts
Mural Arts Philadelphia receives $200,000 grant for Restorative Justice program
Philadelphia Mural Arts will soon expand its therapeutic prisoner training program with the aid of a $200,000 grant from the recently established Art for Justice Fund, an outgrowth of the Ford Foundation aimed at systemwide criminal justice reform.Just In
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- Philly's holiday tree lighting will feature performances by Kristin Chenoweth and Kirk Franklin
- South Jersey home that won ABC's 'The Great Christmas Light Fight' will feature a new holiday theme this year
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