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

August 7, 2017

Investigation

South Jersey woman charged in wife's fatal shooting

Authorities in Burlington County announced charges Monday against a Mount Holly woman who allegedly shot her partner to death inside their home on Sunday.

August 7, 2017

Women's Health

CHOP study finds new mothers see wider connotation for 'breastfeeding'

Mothers in newborn/infant intensive care units have varying views on what the spirit of the term "breastfeeding" really conveys, according to a new study out of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

August 7, 2017

Investigation

Pennsylvania AG to investigate police shooting of David Jones in Philadelphia

Amid weeks of protests against the handling of an officer-involved shooting in June, Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke announced Monday that the investigation of David Jones' death will be handled by the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office.

August 7, 2017

Investigation

DA: Montgomery County woman stole nearly $1 million from employer

The former human resources director of an East Norriton company has been charged in the theft of nearly $1 million from her company, allegedly issuing fraudulent payroll checks in the names of former subcontractors and diverting the funds into a personal bank account.

August 6, 2017

Movies

'Brave New Jersey' tells the unseemly tale of America's accidental alien panic

In a day and age when the U.S. government has an elaborate plan to stave off a zombie apocalypse, it's hard to believe there was ever a time when absurdly fictional armageddon scenarios might have spread legitimate panic.

August 6, 2017

Investigation

Police hunt for driver in fatal Center City hit-and-run

Philadelphia police are searching for the driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning in Center City.

August 6, 2017

Marriage

Woman's fake engagement pays off with months of flattery, discounts

All is fair in love and war, or so they say. And all is cheap and sweet if you're playing a simulation.

August 6, 2017

Odd News

Reports: Truck spills fresh watermelons all over Center City street

On what should have been a perfect summer day to drop off a shipment of watermelons, one truck driver's mishap on Sunday afternoon became a comedic scene in Philadelphia.

August 6, 2017

Busy Del Frisco's reveals plans for second location in Center City

Busy Del Frisco's reveals plans for second location in Center City

August 3, 2017

Restaurants

Owners of longtime Philly pizzeria to open gyro, souvlaki spot in Center City

Pete's Famous Pizza owner Peter Kada to open Moustaki, a Greek gryo and souvlaki restaurant in Center City.

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