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.
May 15, 2017
Investigation
Feibush balloons reward for 'person of interest' sought in Point Breeze arson
Philadelphia police are searching for a person of interest in the Point Breeze arson that appeared to have been suspiciously timed to sabotage the plans of local developer Ori Feibush. The ATF has posted a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of those responsible for the fire. Feibush said he would add $10,000 to the law enforcement reward and contribute another $90,000 of his own money to find the culprit.May 15, 2017
Investigation
Police: KKK fliers distributed in Upper Dublin Township
Authorities in Upper Dublin Township are investigating after a series of fliers promoting the Ku Klux Klan were discovered Monday morning in the Maple Glen section of the Montgomery County suburb.May 15, 2017
Road Closures
PennDOT: 18th Street Bridge over I-676 to be closed until 2018
Construction work to repair and redesign the 18th Street bridge crossing the Vine Street Expressway will leave the roadway closed for the rest of 2017, PennDOT announced Monday.May 15, 2017
Concussions
CHOP, Penn teaming up to study sports-related concussions in teens
Researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania will soon launch a multi-year study aimed at developing more objective measures for the diagnosis of sports-related concussions in teenagers.May 15, 2017
Investigation
Ex-'RHONJ' star, boyfriend attacked and robbed in home invasion
Holmdel authorities are searching for a pair of suspects who brutally attacked and robbed former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Dina Manzo and her boyfriend on Saturday night.May 14, 2017
Airlines
WATCH: New Jersey family kicked off JetBlue flight over birthday cake
In what has been a difficult year of public relations for airlines, JetBlue is now trying to tamp down backlash over a video that appears toMay 14, 2017
NFL
Cowboys will try to lure 2018 NFL draft away from Philly
The 2017 NFL draft, held at the Museum of Art before a sprawling festival atmosphere on the Ben Franklin Parkway, was widely considered a runaway success for both the city of Philadelphia and the NFL.May 14, 2017
Investigation
A.G.: Woman charged with sexual assault of teen victim in 'furry party' case
A Cumberland County woman has been charged with sexual assault in the widening state probe of a child predator ring that targeted a Bucks County boy at a series of wardrobe fetish parties spanning multiple years, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced.May 14, 2017
Obituaries
'Pixanne' actress, Temple grad Jane Norman dies at 83
Jane Norman Beazley, the Philadelphia native and Temple University graduate who starred as "Pixanne" on the sixties-era WCAU-TV children's show, died Saturday at her home in Bala Cynwyd at the age of 83.May 14, 2017
Holidays
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