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.
May 12, 2016
Accidents
Two injured in crash between SEPTA trolley, SUV
At least two people were injured Thursday afternoon in a crash between a SEPTA trolley and an SUV in the Ludlow section of North Philadelphia.May 12, 2016
Courts
New Jersey groomer acquitted in dog's mysterious death
The owner of a Burlington County pet grooming salon has been acquitted of all charges in the mysterious death of a dog following an appointment last February at the Bordentown business.May 12, 2016
Collectors
Suburban Pa. dad shows off sprawling collection of 30,000 toy cars
Everybody's got something that makes them tick, an obsession that could germinate as a hobby and then bloom into a full-blown collection whose every detail is committed to memory. Some people like stamps, others like coins, and then there are the fans of bobbleheads, magazines, art, whatever.May 12, 2016
Investigation
DOJ: Wilmington police officers justified in shooting of armed man in wheelchair
The Delaware Department of Justice released a report Thursday detailing the outcome of an investigation into the fatal shooting of a wheelchair-bound Wilmington man who was armed when four police officers, acting within the scope of the department's use-of-force policy, opened fire on him last September.May 12, 2016
Real Estate
Bruce Springsteen sells N.J. home to former Villanova star Randy Foye
Rock and roll legend Bruce Springsteen has reportedly sold one of two adjacent North Jersey mansions he owns to current NBA player and former Villanova Wildcat Randy Foye.May 11, 2016
Transportation
SEPTA Key rollout to expand as 2016 progresses
After announcing last month that Philadelphia's long-awaited SEPTA Key pilot program will debut for 10,000 early adopters on June 13, SEPTA General Manager Jeffrey Knueppel told City Council on Tuesday that the "soft launch" will expand as 2016 progresses.May 11, 2016
Courts
Feibush awarded $34,000 in federal case over Point Breeze lots
Philadelphia developer Ori Feibush was awarded $34,000 by a federal jury on Wednesday in a civil lawsuit against Councilman Kenyatta Johnson over a thwarted attempt to purchase two vacant lots last year in Point Breeze, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.May 11, 2016
Footwear
Reebok unveils commemorative Iverson 'Practice Rant' sneaks
Back in January, Reebok revealed that it would be releasing an entire sneaker line dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the iconic "Question Mid," which the recent Hall of Fame inductee sported during his rookie season with the Sixers.May 11, 2016
Investigation
Chester County man charged in alleged murder recorded on girlfriend's phone
A Chester County man was charged Wednesday for allegedly shooting and killing his girlfriend in an incident that was recorded on the victim's cell phone earlier this month, prosecutors announced.May 11, 2016
Education
Wolf plans to veto bill that would end 'last in, last out' for teacher layoffs
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to veto legislation that would end the state's policy of laying off teachers based on seniority and establish in its place a performance rating system.Just In
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