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 6, 2017
Investigation
Bucks County teacher arrested for alleged sex with teen student
Authorities in Newtown Township announced charges Thursday against a high school teacher who allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student.July 6, 2017
Movies
Here's the lie that whisked Will Smith out of Philly, into 'Men in Black'
The ascending arc of Will Smith's film career is almost impossible to imagine without the mass appeal of his upstart role in "Men in Black," the perfect follow-up to his big-screen breakout in "Independence Day."July 6, 2017
Search
Body of missing New Jersey hiker found in mountains
After a search that lasted months in the mountains of western Washington State, crews have recovered the body of 20-year-old Zach Krull, an avid hiker and New Jersey native who had been enrolled at Evergreen State College.July 6, 2017
Casinos
Tropicana acquires Atlantic City's Chelsea hotel, plans skyway bridge
An uncertain future for The Chelsea in Atlantic City was resolved Thursday with the hotel's acquisition by Tropicana Entertainment,July 5, 2017
Arrests
Report: Two Philly men arrested in attack on Ocean City lifeguards
Harold E. Corbin, 25, and Darnell M. Willingham, 29, both of Philadelphia, were charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.July 5, 2017
Medicine
Penn finds cases of nasty gut infection 'soaring' in United States
Americans are increasingly falling victim to an intestinal infection that proves deadly for many, spreads in hospital environments and places a growing burden on the nation's health care system, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine.July 2, 2017
Television
WATCH: Dave Chappelle plays 'Freestylin' with The Roots on Jimmy Fallon
The Roots' big leap into late night television has consistently proven that the Philadelphia hip-hop legends, always known as a serious and socially conscious group, also have a brilliant sense of humor to play against the wiles of Jimmy Fallon every night.July 2, 2017
Investigation
Police charge surrendering shooter in Chester County road rage killing
Days after the tragic murder of Bianca Roberson, a 28-year-old suspect turned himself in to Chester County authorities early Sunday morning, ending a nationwide search for the man who shot her in a fit of road rage, prosecutors said in a news conference announcing the arrest.July 2, 2017
Politics
Twitter fumes over #NJshutdown as Christie demands lawmakers return to table
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ordered Democratic lawmakers to resume negotiations Sunday on the state's budget impasse, which continues to put a damper on holiday plans amid a shutdown of nonessential government services.June 29, 2017
Investigation
Police identify drowning victim at North Wildwood beach
Authorities in North Wildwood have identified a man whose body was found Sunday night after washing ashore at the beach between 24th and 25th Avenues.Just In
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- Does Riq Woolen's addition give the Eagles the NFL's best secondary?
- Power ranking round up: Phillies holding steady this week with NL East series wins
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