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.
April 24, 2016
Investigation
Police: Teen fatally shot outside lounge in North Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot Sunday morning outside a lounge in the Feltonville section of North Philadelphia.April 24, 2016
Cities
Study: Philly's 'livability' makes it second most undervalued city in U.S.
Practically everywhere we look in Philadelphia in 2016, attractive new developments are on the rise and future projects call for expansive plans to build out the city's residential and commercial capacity.April 24, 2016
Research
Drexel seeks healthy participants for landmark Alzheimer's drug study
Researchers at the Drexel Neurosciences Institute have embarked on a potentially groundbreaking Alzheimer's study that will examine healthy subjects for signs of a plaque formation commonly associated with the progression of the degenerative disease.April 24, 2016
Arrests
Man charged after Twitter threat to bomb Trump rally
A 20-year-old Connecticut man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he made a threatening reference on Twitter to a possible bombing at a Donald Trump rally in Waterbury.April 24, 2016
Musicians
WATCH: The Roots' 'Black Thought' busts out freestyle at Harvard talk
Last October, Jimmy Fallon came to the City of Brotherly Love to toast The Roots as they entered the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame, entering an illustrious class that includes jazz icon Billie Holliday and the Trammps.April 24, 2016
Education
Embattled N.J. school board member steps down over anti-Muslim Facebook posts
After several months of intense criticism and calls for her dismissal, a New Jersey school board member officially resigned last FridayApril 22, 2016
Police
Police seek help in identifying suspect in attempted rape in South Philly
Police are asking the public for help in identifying a suspect in the attempted rape of a young woman on Wednesday in South Philadelphia.April 21, 2016
CHOP
CHOP, Eagles raise more than $40K for autism research
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Eagles announced Thursday that last weekend's 6th Annual Huddle Up for Autism Event, held April 17 at Lincoln Financial Field, raised more than $40,000 to support research at CHOP's Center for Autism Research.April 21, 2016
Rescues
Firefighters rescue New Jersey dog from ledge of building
Firefighters in Hoboken, New Jersey saved a lucky dog from the precipice of death Thursday morning after the pet wandered on to the ledge of its owner's apartment building.April 21, 2016
Closures
Kmart in Northeast Philly one of 68 to close this summer
Sears Holdings announced Thursday that the Kmart on 8800 Frankford Ave. in Northeast Philadelphia will be among 68 locations and another 10 Sears stores to close this summer.Just In
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