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 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 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
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
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 19, 2016
Legislation
Pennsylvania House passes bill to legalize Uber, Lyft in Philly
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelming approved a bill that would provide permanent authorization to rideshare services Uber and Lyft and legalize their operation in Philadelphia.October 19, 2016
Beaches
Wildwoods Dog Beach ranked second best in United States
Number two never sounded so sweet.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.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
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
Autism
Mom in Friendly's incident: 'I'm not ashamed of my son' and his autism
Teri-Jensen Sellers wants the world to know that she's not ashamed of her autistic son.Just In
- U.S. Marshals offer $5,000 rewards to find teens charged with killing Penn State student
- Melatonin may be more than a sleep aid; it also may help relieve chronic pain
- Flyers sign Tyson Foerster to eight-year extension, lock in another core piece
- Flyers sign veteran C Noel Acciari, add bottom-six grit
- Widespread Regional Rail service disruptions caused by train derailment in North Philly
- Where to catch 'Big Boy,' the world's largest operating steam locomotive, on its tour through Philly region
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