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.
October 23, 2016
Fires
Still breathing, dog 'Che' hailed as savior in Port Richmond fire
A family in Port Richmond is alive Sunday night thanks to a family dog who alerted them to a spreading overnight fire in their home.October 20, 2016
Development
Lincoln Square: New renderings and a video glimpse of South Philly project
The Lincoln Square project proposed at Broad Street and Washington Avenue is picking up steam as it prepares to undergo the Civic Design Review process on Nov. 1.October 20, 2016
Investigation
New Jersey lawyer charged in alleged Twitter child porn ring
A New Jersey lawyer is facing multiple charges after prosecutors say he distributed and received child pornography using multiple accounts on microblogging platform Twitter, the state Attorney General's office announced on Thursday.October 20, 2016
Internet
Kevin Hart, Mark Cuban slated for 'Celebs React' web series
From "Talk Soup" to "Tosh.0" to "Ridiculousness," there's no shortage of options out there for people who want their insane internet shenanigans curated by celebrities.October 20, 2016
Legislation
Prevailing wage law expanded to include service workers in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney on Thursday signed legislation that expands the city's prevailing wage law to include service workers at publicly-subsidized institutions.October 20, 2016
Education
Philadelphia launches PHLpreK website with resources for parents
On Thursday afternoon, Mayor Jim Kenney announced the formal launch of the five-year plan to add 6,500 locally funded, quality pre-K seats in Philadelphia. The soda tax is projected to generate approximately $410 million over the next five years, about $210 million of which will go to the pre-k initiative.October 20, 2016
Media
Barkann out as WIP picks up Jon Ritchie, Joe DeCamara
The impending shake-up at SportsRadio 94WIP is starting to take shape as the station announced Thursday it has hired former Eagles fullback Jon Ritchie and ex-97.5 The Fanatic evening host Joe DeCamera to take over the late morning "Mike and Ike Show," effective Monday.October 19, 2016
Crime
D.A.: Delaware County woman illegally straw-purchased guns for boyfriend
An Aston woman faces a potentially lengthy prison sentence after she allegedly straw-purchased two firearms for a boyfriend who was prohibited from owning a gun, Delaware County prosecutors announced on Wednesday.October 19, 2016
Investigation
Officials: Two injured in Camden County plane crash
Two people were injured Wednesday afternoon in the crash of a small airplane in Camden County, officials said.October 19, 2016
Investigation
New Jersey student jumps out window to escape standardized test
A 15-year-old New Jersey girl broke her ankle Wednesday morning after jumping two stories from her Asbury Park high school in a last ditch effort to avoid taking a standardized test.Just In
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- Philly airport expects 5% more flyers during holiday season than last year
- Wall Street Journal names Philly the world's top place to visit in 2026
- McMillan's Bakery in South Jersey will not reopen, family says
- Phillies star Bryce Harper joins Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic
- Five Eagles players named to the Pro Bowl
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