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.
December 1, 2016
Higher Education
New Jersey college students demand new name for 'Loser Hall'
Student researchers at The College of New Jersey in Trenton are calling on the administration to change the name of a building dedicated to a man whose past includes the documented enforcement of school segregation.November 30, 2016
Politics
WATCH: Full Bernie Sanders interview at Free Library of Philadelphia
Former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders visited Philadelphia on Monday night for a special event hosted by Democracy Now at the Free Library of Philadelphia.November 30, 2016
Videos
WATCH: Arby's does 'Fresh Prince' remix for new Philly sandwich
Geotargeting is arguably the holy grail of today's urban marketing campaigns, many of which play on obvious local themes to win the hearts and minds of viewers.November 30, 2016
Development
Penn Medicine gets design board's approval for New Patient Pavilion
The University of Pennsylvania's plans for future development came into sharper focus this week after Philadelphia's Civic Design Review Board approved the proposed Patient Pavilion near the West Philadelphia campus.November 30, 2016
Arrests
Police: Man stole $100 in tips from N.J. Middle Eastern restaurant
A Toms River man turned himself in Tuesday morning in connection to the recent theft of $100 from a tip jar at a local Middle Eastern restaurant.November 30, 2016
Schools
Alleged racial slurs at football game, 'N'-word at school meeting trouble North Penn, Coatesville
A pair of recent incidents in the Coatesville and North Penn school districts have both communities trying to move on from disappointment arising from the casual use of racially offensive language.November 30, 2016
Schools
Jersey Shore high school suspends teens over Meek Mill rap video
Nearly 200 students stormed out of a New Jersey high school Wednesday morning to protest the suspension of several peers who produced a profanity-laden rap video on school grounds.November 30, 2016
Schools
Cheltenham teacher suspended for 'racially insensitive' remarks
Cheltenham School District announced on Wednesday that a high school teacher has been suspended in response to complaints about "racially insensitive and discriminatory" remarks made in the classroom.November 30, 2016
Investigation
Philadelphia police investigating Kensington toddler's suspicious death
The Homicide Unit of the Philadelphia Police Department is investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy who was found unresponsive at his home in Kensington late Tuesday night.November 29, 2016
Investigations
Pennsylvania D.A.s go national in call for independent investigations of police shootings
For the first time in the United States, the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Assoiciation has issued guidelines for best practices in police-involved shootings, including a recommendation that investigations of such incidents should be carried out by an independent agency.Just In
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