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
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
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
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
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.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 10, 2016
Accidents
Cyclist fatally struck by SEPTA bus in Frankford
SEPTA officials have confirmed that a bicyclist was struck and killed by one of the agency's buses Tuesday afternoon in the Frankford section of Philadelphia.May 10, 2016
LGBT
Kenney to Pa. girl tossed from prom: 'I love your suit'
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney took a moment of his time on Tuesday to offer a word of support for Aniya Wolf, the Bishop McDevitt High School junior who was kicked out of her prom in Harrisburg for wearing a tuxedo.May 10, 2016
Hunting
Pennsylvania officials warn hunters after 'spike strip' found planted on game lands
Officials with the Pennsylvania Game Commission in South Middleton Township, about 20 miles southwest of Harrisburg, have warned hunters to exercise caution after a "spike strip" was recently found on a state game lands trail.Just In
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