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.
March 9, 2017
Volunteering
PennDOT seeks volunteers to clean up millions of pounds of litter
The next time you consider tossing a candy wrapper out your window on the highway or at the park, try to remember that there are about 12.8 million people living in Pennsylvania. If everyone did it, we might be turning on our wipers to see the roads ahead of us.March 9, 2017
Investigations
Suspected drunk driver slams into Bucks County tavern with secret history
Authorities in Yardley have charged a man suspected of driving under the influence when he crashed into a local tavern Tuesday night, damaging a landmark whose history stretches back to the Civil War and the Underground Railroad.March 8, 2017
Investigation
'Stupid' Pennsylvania teens anonymously apologize for swastika at local library
Three teenagers in Pennsylvania have anonymously apologized for spray-painting a swastika made of shaving cream at a local library last Friday, slipping a letter containing $50 into a book depository.March 8, 2017
Politics
Sixers owner Joshua Harris meets with Trump over $1 trillion infrastructure plan
Philadelphia 76ers owner Joshua Harris was among several U.S. business leaders who attended a meeting with President Trump on Wednesday to discuss private financing for the administration's proposed $1 trillion nationwide infrastructure and jobs program.March 8, 2017
Inspirations
Philly woman throws boobs a goodbye bash before double mastectomy
Life's most painful experiences can often be endured only through powerful laughter, the kind that doubles and knocks you over in the most spirit-lifting any of us will ever know.March 8, 2017
Crime
Penn trauma surgeons: Racial disparity 'profound' in Philly gun violence
A group of surgeons and epidemiologists at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine are calling for more research on firearm injuries and the establishment of a national database to track them, citing racial disparity in Philadelphia as the "elephant in the room" of gun violence.March 7, 2017
Investigation
49 arrested in big Chester County drug bust
Authorities in Chester County have charged 49 people in a two-year operation targeting drug dealers in the southern part of the county, the District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday.March 7, 2017
Media
FOX29's Mike Jerrick 'fighting,' receiving treatment for depression
Concerned viewers of FOX29's "Good Day Philadelphia" now have an answer about what's going on with the station's beloved co-host Mike Jerrick, who has been absent from the broadcast for several weeks.March 7, 2017
Firefighters
Drexel researchers: Data management can save fire departments money on injuries
For the second day in a row, the Philadelphia Fire Department has its hands full.March 7, 2017
Law Enforcement
Conservative sheriff: Former Philly Police Commissioner Ramsey 'was a disaster'
Longtime Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke, a frequent commentator on FOX News and author of the soon-to-be-published "Cop Under Fire," believes former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey "was a disaster" for law enforcement officers in the United States.Just In
- N.J. becomes latest state to ban cellphones in classrooms as Murphy signs bill into law
- N.J. lawmakers fast-track bills limiting cooperation with ICE after Minneapolis shooting
- Data centers are straining N.J.'s power grid. A bill would make them pay for it.
- Joel Embiid ruled out for Sixers-Raptors on Sunday in front end of back-to-back, with new injury designation added
- At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
- Eagles-49ers Wild Card Round injury report, with analysis
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