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 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 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.

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

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

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 6, 2017

Legislation

Pa. auditor general: Time for state to get on board 'marijuana train'

Pennsylvania's chief fiscal officer believes the time has come for the Keystone State to legalize, regulate and tax recreational marijuana, outlining in a Monday news conference how taking such a step would help solve the state's imposing budgetary challenges.

March 6, 2017

Emergencies

Video: Massive fire breaks out at fitness center in Northeast Philly

A four-alarm fire at a large fitness facility in Northeast Philadelphia on Monday prompted officials to issue a shelter in place order to neighborhood residents in the vicinity of the blaze.

March 6, 2017

Politics

Kenney: Revised travel ban 'instills unnecessary fear' among immigrants

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney renewed his objections Monday to the Trump administration's travel restrictions on select immigrant groups, claiming that the White House's revised ban still fails to prevent crime and creates "unnecessary fear" among immigrant communities in the United States.

March 5, 2017

Real Estate

Look Inside: Action News anchor lists Rittenhouse home for sale

A stroll down any given street in Philadelphia might pique the interest of just about anyone searching for a place to live, or else a place to fantasize about living. If you don't have the time take such walks on a regular basis, there's even a Twitter account that randomly posts a Philadelphia property every day with an eventual goal of shining a light on every lot in the city.

March 5, 2017

Restaurants

Report: Little Pete's sets closing date, may consider new spot in Fishtown or NoLibs

Frequenters of Little Pete's, the famed Center City diner that has prospered for 38 years, will have to get in their final meals a bit sooner than anticipated.

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