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 30, 2016
Schools
After 'brownie' stew, Collingswood mayor dials back aggressive police investigations of schoolchildren
A bizarre incident in Collingswood has parents and educators reassessing the town's policies after a third-grader's comment about end-of-year brownies — as in baked goods — prompted a teacher to call the local police on him.June 30, 2016
Apartments
Trulia debuts tool to price and find Philly apartments near SEPTA
Finding a good spot in Philly is a challenge these days — demand for apartments is steadily rising — and it doesn't help that all those projects you see under construction don't align with your timeline to get a new place.June 30, 2016
Police
Police: PPD's breathalyzers were tested with expired solution
The Philadelphia Police Department acknowledged on Thursday that the city's breathalyzer instruments were accidentally tested using an expired solution earlier this year.June 30, 2016
Politics
Airplane banner puts GOP Congressman's anti-gay views on blast at Jersey Shore
Visitors lounging at the Jersey Shore this weekend may see an unusual airplane banner waving through the sky in the run-up to Independence Day. That's because a Democratic group is calling out Republican New Jersey Rep. Scott Garrett for his avowed opposition to gay candidates running for office.June 30, 2016
Development
Philly developer preserving graffiti inside Brewerytown condos
It isn't every day that we hear about the preservation of graffiti in abandoned buildings slated for redevelopment. When it does happen, it tends to be driven by historical relics unearthed during renovations.June 30, 2016
Development
Report: Blatstein says A.C.'s Showboat will reopen next week
As struggling Atlantic City's main casino workers' union continue to negotiate ahead of a threatened strike, Tower Investments CEO Bart Blatstein says the revamped Showboat is on track to reopen as a hotel in the coming weeks.June 29, 2016
Road Closures
Road closures, restrictions for 2016 Wawa Welcome America festival
With Independence Day right around the corner, the 8-day 2016 Wawa Welcome America! festival is already underway — one of several holiday entertainment options in Philadelphia.June 29, 2016
Investigation
Police: 13-year-old boy fatally shot in Germantown
Philadelphia police are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon in Germantown.June 29, 2016
Health News
Penn Medicine developing next generation of viral vectors for genome editing
The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine has launched a new precision medicine program to develop the next generation of viral vectors that will be used to accelerate progress in gene therapies and genome editing.June 29, 2016
Diversity
Philadelphia ranks fifth in United States for STEM diversity
Philadelphia is among the top cities in the United States for diversity in STEM fields, according to the latest report from personal finance data crunchers SmartAsset.Just In
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