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.
August 17, 2017
Investigation
Authorities probe possible family murder-suicide in South Jersey
Investigators in Lacey Township are working to piece together the sequence of events the led to the death of a husband and wife, their child and the family dog at their home on Wednesday afternoon.August 17, 2017
Solar Eclipse
Pennsylvania optometrist on solar eclipse: 'It's not worth it'
With less than a week to go before the solar eclipse arrives on Aug. 21, one Pennsylvania optometrist has joined a vocal contingent of vision professionals who advise against looking at the rare spectacle, even with protective eyewear.August 17, 2017
Development
Fashion District Philadelphia forms new identity at old Gallery site
The long-awaited renovation of The Gallery on East Market Street, spearheaded by developers PREIT and Macerich, will no longer be known as the Fashion Outlets of Philadelphia.August 16, 2017
Audits
Audit: 'Hazardous' Philly public pools need city's attention
Swimming season may be winding down in 2017, but a new audit released this week says more than half of the public pools in Philadelphia are in need of attention for a range of repairs and hazardous conditions.August 16, 2017
Courts
HBO's 'The Deuce' producer headed to jail in death of South Jersey native
The producer of HBO's upcoming porn industry drama "The Deuce" will spend a year in prison following the cocaine-fueled death of Kiersten Rickenbach Cerveny, a dermatologist and former beauty queen who grew up in South Jersey.August 16, 2017
SEPTA
SEPTA rolls out Transit Watch app to report suspicious activity
SEPTA is officially crowdsourcing vigilance from riders throughout the Philadelphia area.August 16, 2017
Politics
WATCH: 'Terrified' white supremacist in Vice mini-doc cries over arrest warrant
In the tense week after an ideological battle turned deadly in Virginia, one of the most powerful documents to emerge from the conflict is Vice News Tonight's "Charlottesville: Race and Terror."August 15, 2017
History
There's a Jersey Shore in Pennsylvania, why?
How did a Pennsylvania borough without a beach wind up with a nickname from New Jersey?August 15, 2017
Police
Conflicting stories in Ocean City police probe of man's fatal attack on seagull
Authorities said the suspect, when first interviewed by police, told them the seagull was being aggressive toward young children on the beach and he took action to protect the kids. The officers left the scene without taking further action and the bird was removed by a lifeguard on duty at the beach.August 15, 2017
Social Media
Commissioner 'utterly horrified' by Philly firefighter's Facebook post
A Philadelphia firefighter who posted a Facebook image of himself carrying a tiki torch and captioned it "Headed to Virginia" will be spared his job despite the "reprehensible" content of the message, Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel said in a statement Tuesday afternoon.Just In
- The SS United States is being sunk Wednesday afternoon; watch the livestream
- Former Sixer Robert Covington lists his Cherry Hill home for $2.9 million
- Mayor Parker orders review of Philly's foster care system following the death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford
- Ilana Glazer is ready to say goodbye to 'weak-minded' alt-right comedy
- For now, Matvei Michkov and the Flyers are shrugging off rumors: 'it's outside noise'
- Report: Yankees interested in former Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm
- Liberty Flea will bring vintage finds, handmade gifts and holiday shopping to South Philly
- Kennett Square Holiday Village Market returns in December with more than 50 vendors
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