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 5, 2016
Hospitals
Jefferson named among world's top 100 organizations for excellence in IT
Jefferson Health and Thomas Jefferson University have been recognized by the International Data Group's CIO as one of the top 100 institutions around the world for operational and strategic excellence in information technology.June 5, 2016
Investigation
Report: Boater discovers body in Delaware River in South Philly
Philadelphia police are investigating after a boater discovered a body in the Delaware River Saturday night in South Philadelphia.June 5, 2016
Phillies
Report: Beer bottle thrown at Phillies' Ryan Howard
An already painful year for struggling Phillies veteran Ryan Howard got a whole lot worse on Saturday after a fan reportedly threw a beer bottle at him as he lumbered back to the dugout during a 6-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park.June 5, 2016
Politics
Nutter: Trump 'ignorant' for singling out black supporter at rally
Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, now an outspoken political commentator on CNN, says Donald Trump was out of line for singling out a lone African-American supporter at a rally in Redding, California last Friday.June 5, 2016
Music
WATCH: Will & Willow Smith perform 'Summertime' at 2016 Roots Picnic
For nearly a decade now, Philadelphia has been honored to kick off the summer season in style courtesy of local hip-hop legends The Roots. The annual picnic at Festival Pier, a perfect collection of emerging talent and throwback prestige, was again a triumphant success on Saturday — with a cameo from none other than West Philadelphia royalty Will Smith.June 2, 2016
Trails
MLK Drive Trail on track for $1.5 million restoration
Philadelphia's scenic Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Trail, a 4-mile stretch from the Falls Bridge up across the Schuylkill River, appears on track for a much-needed restoration after the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission approved $500,000 toward the project.June 2, 2016
Real Estate
Unbuilt penthouse becomes priciest residential sale in Philadelphia history
An agreement of sale on Philadelphia's most expensive residential purchase in history just took place for a vaunted property that doesn't yet exist.June 2, 2016
Investigation
D.A. identifies woman found tied to cinder block in Chester County pond
The body of a woman found tied to a cinder block at the bottom of an East Coventry pond has been identified as a 24-year-old pre-kindergarten teacher, the Chester County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday afternoon.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.Just In
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