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.
June 2, 2016
Investigations
Police: No charges in near-drowning at Wildwood Crest motel pool
The Wildwood Crest Police Department announced Thursday that there will be no charges against the Aztec Motel after a man nearly drowned in its swimming pool last Saturday night.June 2, 2016
Odd News
Eagle hater, ex-Giants punter Steve Weatherford shunned from Planet Fitness
Former New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford, a man who mocked Eagles fans by crappily Photoshopping his jersey on the Rocky statue, recently got kicked out of a Planet Fitness in New Jersey for breathing too heavily and conducting himself like a terrible bro.June 1, 2016
Real Estate
Bruce Springsteen selling 'Boss Acres' farmhouse where he wrote 'The River'
The legendary Holmdel farmhouse where Bruce Springsteen wrote his famed 1980 double-album "The River" has been placed on the market for a price of $3.299 million.June 1, 2016
Dogs
Three dogs rescued from Korean butcher available for adoption in N.J.
Three dogs who were rescued from a South Korean dog meat farm are available for adoption at the Camden County Animal Shelter in Gloucester Township.June 1, 2016
Investigation
Former St. John's basketball prospect arrested in North Philly shooting
Former Philadelphia high school basketball star Rysheed Jordan, a five-star recruit who went on to play guard for St. John's University in New York City, was arrested Wednesday in connection with an attempted murder in North Philadelphia.June 1, 2016
Automobiles
Pennsylvania creates task force for autonomous vehicle development
Pennsylvania legislators, PennDOT officials and transportation industry leaders convened in Pittsburgh on Wednesday to pledge the state's ongoing commitment to the development of autonomous vehicles, which they believe represent the future of travel safety, mobility and environmental protection.June 1, 2016
Reunions
Elton John song reunites Philly teacher with father after 43 years
Over Memorial Day weekend, Amoreena "Amy" Olaya, a Philadelphia history and English teacher, reunited with her father a full 43 years after she was put up for adoption in 1974June 1, 2016
Entertainment
Thrillist predictably ranks Philly the angriest city in America
An extremely predictable listicle published by Thrillist on Wednesday named Philadelphia the angriest city in the United States.May 31, 2016
Jersey Shore
Wildwood mayor blames millennials for trashy beach party
The mayor of Wildwood has weighed in on the Memorial Day weekend bacchanalia that left several beaches covered in red solo cups and other debris from the holiday ruckus.May 31, 2016
Police
Sources: Kenney mulling Philly police move to old Inquirer building
The Philadelphia Police Department will eventually leave its current headquarters at the Roundhouse on 7th and Race streets, but it may not happen when and where expected.Just In
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