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.
March 6, 2016
Investigation
Police seek gunman in fatal West Philadelphia shooting
Philadelphia police are searching for a suspected gunman after a 20-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday night in West Philadelphia.March 6, 2016
Community
North Philly residents seek to revive 'Swampoodle' neighborhood
Decades of historical development and demographic shifts have a tendency to leave their mark on neighborhoods. Whether in the context of gentrification debates or in recognition of impermanence, the lost landmarks and social environments of yesteryear are often lamented as signs of disintegration or outright erasure.March 6, 2016
Investigation
Police: Customer shoots employee at Church's Chicken in North Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after a customer at Church's Chicken in North Philadelphia shot an employee following a disagreement inside the restaurant.March 6, 2016
Obituaries
Former New Jersey AG Del Tufo, prosecutor in Abscam investigation, dies at 82
Former New Jersey Attorney General Robert Del Tufo, who served as the state's top prosecutor from 1990-1994, died Sunday afternoon of lung cancer at the age of 82.March 6, 2016
Politics
Louis C.K. pleads with fans not to vote for 'insane bigot' Donald Trump
As Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump stumped on Super Saturday to pick up Louisiana and Kentucky, giving him twelve primary victories to date, American comedy heavyweight Louis C.K. lit into the real estate mogul in an email to fans registered at his website.March 6, 2016
Arrests
Atlantic City street fight leads to stabbing, suspect arrested
Police in Atlantic City have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with a stabbing that occurred Saturday morning nearby Caesar's Hotel and Casino.March 6, 2016
Entertainment
Showdown: Tina Fey versus Rachel Maddow on Jimmy Fallon
One of the great bonuses of late night television is that, in addition to hearing from all of the celebrities we love, we also get a chance to see them interact with other celebrities who they might not otherwise appear with in public settings. Last week, Upper Darby native Tina Fey faced off with MSNBC political commentator Rachel Maddow for a bout on Jimmy Fallon's new game show segment "Know It All."March 5, 2016
Economy
What are Philly's most in-demand gigs in 2016?
Philadelphia jobseekers and entrepreneurial types may find some helpful direction with the recent publication of a study by consumer service site Thumbtack, which broke down queries from more than 15,000 professionals locally registered in its online marketplace.March 5, 2016
Courts
Pennsylvania woman pleads guilty to assault of school psychologist
A Jamestown, Pennsylvania woman could spend up to five years in jail after pleading guilty this week to assaulting an elementary school psychologist who restrained her unruly grandson.March 5, 2016
Accidents
Two teenage girls critically injured in Burlington County ATV crash
Two New Jersey teenagers are fighting for their lives after they were critically injured in an ATV crash that occurred Saturday afternoon in Tabernacle Township.Just In
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