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.
October 15, 2017
Arrests
Police: Man arrested after car strikes deputy in South Philly
Philadelphia police have arrested a man who allegedly struck a deputy late Saturday night as authorities attempted to track down a runaway teenager.October 15, 2017
Waste
Philly imposes steep new fines for short dumping violators
Philadelphia will begin cracking down on the illegal practice of dumping trash and other forms of waste in the middle of the street, enacting stiffer fines to address a problem that has plagued city neighborhoods for years without significant progress.October 12, 2017
Investigation
Fifth missing man, once feared to be linked to Bucks County slayings, found alive in New York
A 22-year-old man who went missing from Bucks County this past summer, prompting fears that his disappearance may have been connected to the killings of four young men in Solebury Township, was reportedly found alive at a New York hospital on Thursday morning.October 12, 2017
Arrests
Report: Arrest made in Camden after 14 overdose on fentanyl
Authorities in Camden have reportedly made an arrest after 14 people overdosed on the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl in a span of four hours on Wednesday.October 12, 2017
Investigation
Police: Homicide victim pulled from Schuylkill River in Center City
Philadelphia police are investigating after a shooting victim was pulled from the Schuylkill River Thursday morning near Walnut Street and Schuylkill Avenue in Center City.October 12, 2017
Business
Jefferson, Monell Center announce merger plans to advance sensory research
Jefferson Health and the world-renowned Monell Chemical Senses Center on Thursday announced their plans to merge organizations, creating a unified research body that will advance discoveries in the realm of the senses and translate findings into clinical practice.October 11, 2017
Food & Drink
Philly lands in top 20 American foodie cities
It's not very clear whether calling someone a "foodie," a term that took root in the early eighties, is supposed to be a compliment or an insult.October 11, 2017
Development
Developer breaks ground on new Temple student housing community
As the student population at Temple University expands, real estate on either side of North Broad Street has become a prime target for redevelopment in recent years.October 11, 2017
TV
WATCH: Tina Fey's '30 Rock' twice alluded to Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual aggression
As Hollywood titan Harvey Weinstein's career unravels with a wave of sexual harassment and rape allegations, the nagging question for many on the outside of his empire is whether his alleged behavior was common knowledge within his circle of power.October 11, 2017
Radio
CHOP launches Breakthrough Radio station with music, health tips
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is officially on the airwaves.Just In
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