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

March 2, 2017

Arrests

Teen arrested for allegedly locking Chester County woman in closet for four days

Authorities in Chester County have arrested a 17-year-old suspect in connection with a home invasion in East Brandywine that left an elderly woman locked in her own closet four days, the district attorney's office announced Thursday.

March 2, 2017

Investigation

Philadelphia escort among victims of alleged New Jersey serial killer

A 20-year-old New Jersey man is facing multiple charges in the murder of three women, including a former escort from Philadelphia, as prosecutors now allege he targeted a fourth victim all during a spree within the last six months.

March 1, 2017

Movies

Watch: Netflix trailer for upcoming Will Smith thriller 'Bright'

Global streaming giant Netflix has teased a clip from its upcoming feature film "Bright," a fantasy-tinged cop thriller that will star Will Smith and Joel Edgerton.

March 1, 2017

Development

East Market developers secure $57 million loan for second residential tower

National Real Estate Development, the firm behind the East Market revitalization project, announced Wednesday that it has secured a $57 million loan with Wells Fargo to finance the construction of its second residential tower above 12th and Market streets.

March 1, 2017

People

Report: Widow of Joe Biden's late son Beau now dating his brother

Hallie Biden, the widow Joe Biden's late son Beau, is reportedly now in a relationship with Hunter Biden nearly two years after the former vice president's first son succumbed to brain cancer.

March 1, 2017

Investigation

$69,000 reward in vandalism at Mount Carmel Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia

Philadelphia police are investigating after dozens of headstones were reportedly vandalized at a Jewish cemetery in the Wissinoming section of the city.

March 1, 2017

Scams

Pennsylvania, IRS warn businesses, schools of W-2 phishing scam

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service issued an advisory on Wednesday warning all employers— corporate, educational and nonprofit— of an email phishing scam that requests the W-2 forms of their employees.

February 28, 2017

Investigation

Police: Elderly woman locked in Chester County closet for four days

Authorities in East Brandywine Township, Chester County, are investigating a home invasion that left an elderly woman assaulted and locked in her closet for four days before she was eventually found by her daughter-in-law.

February 28, 2017

Media

NBC10 welcomes new meteorologist Tammie Souza to Philadelphia

Just in time for the return of warm weather, NBC10 is welcoming in new meteorologist Tammie Souza, who was hired in early January after Sheena Parveen left the station to join NBC4 in the nation's capital.

February 28, 2017

Bars

National drinkers' survey reveals best beer bar in Pennsylvania

So many beer bars, so little time and money. Sadly, that's the truth for many beer enthusiasts who want to experience the best America has to offer in terms of craft beer variety. They won't often be disappointed when they drink, but they may not know what they're missing.

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