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.
July 16, 2017
Investigation
WATCH: N.J. man catches plainclothes officer conducting mysterious vehicle search
A New Jersey man's confrontational video of a plainclothes police officer conducting a search of his van went viral over the weekend as Passaic County prosecutors vowed to investigate the incident.July 16, 2017
Sixers
Craigslist 'balloon prodigy' will trade you life-sized Joel Embiid for tools, lumber
Man on Philadelphia Craigslist offers life-sized Joel Embiid balloon animal in exchange for tools.July 16, 2017
Accidents
Police: Missing two-year old drowns in South Jersey pool
A toddler who went missing Sunday morning in Galloway Township has died after authorities say the child was found unresponsive in a nearby swimming pool.July 16, 2017
Drugs
In three days, Pennsylvania county saw more than 100 synthetic marijuana overdoses
In a span of just three days earlier this month, more than 100 people were treated for synthetic marijuana overdoses in Lancaster County, renewing fears about the drug's popularity as the state continues to battle an ongoing opioid epidemic.July 16, 2017
Television
WATCH: Colbert, Oliver sling insults at each other's lame wax president
It was a sad day in January when Gettysburg's Hall of Presidents and First Ladies Museum — a Madame Tussaud's of American politics — shut its doors for good and auctioned off its collection of creepy likenesses.July 13, 2017
Courts
Here's how much Bill Cosby's mistrial cost Montgomery County
Expenses for Bill Cosby's high-profile case totaled $219,100, the Montgomery County Commissioners' Office said Thursday in a releaseJuly 13, 2017
Development
Amtrak unveils design proposal for 30th Street Station Plaza
Over the past two years, the future of 30th Street Station and the surrounding area in University City has been a central focus of local stakeholders, including Amtrak, SEPTA, PennDOT, Drexel University and Brandywine Realty Trust.July 13, 2017
Money
500 Philadelphians put a number on what it takes to be wealthy here
How much money do you think you need to be considered wealthy in Philadelphia? Residents say $1.7 million is a good definition, according to a Charles Schwab research survey.July 12, 2017
Investigation
Cosmo DiNardo: What we know about 'person of interest' in Bucks County case
As Bucks County investigators continue their search for the four young men who went missing last week, a 20-year-old "person of interest" finds himself at the center of attention in the mysterious case.July 12, 2017
Casinos
Report: $200 million offer made for Revel casino in Atlantic City
A private equity firm in New York City has reportedly made an offer of $200 million to acquire Atlantic City's shuttered Revel casino, now dormant for more than two years under the ownership of Florida developer Glenn Straub.Just In
- Two museums are looking back on the entire history of American art through political teapots and a 'death cart'
- PAWS offering name-your-fee adoptions after garage collapse caused evacuation
- Philly real estate agent sentenced to prison for $3.1 million fraud scheme
- Report: Sixers signing Dalen Terry to standard contract; Cam Payne to be waived
- Germantown poets wrote through their grief from gun violence. Now their work will cover bus shelters and sidewalks
- WNBA officially expanding to Philadelphia
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