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 6, 2016
Philanthropy
Jefferson receives $20 million gift for CRISP initiative
Thomas Jefferson University announced Wednesday that it has received a $20 million gift from philanthropists Vicki and Jack Farber to support clinical and research programs at Jefferson's neuroscience institute dedicated in the couple's name.April 6, 2016
Temple University
As Temple ramps up off-campus policing, one community leader sees many concerns to be addressed
Temple University announced this week that it will implement a series of new policies to strengthen enforcement of alcohol violations and student behavior in the neighborhoods surrounding its North Philadelphia campus.April 6, 2016
Obituaries
Drexel student mourned after death in Northern Liberties
Family and friends of Michael McGinley, the Drexel student and former Malvern Prep swimming star found dead in Northern Liberties Sunday night, continue to mourn the loss of a dynamic personality who shined as a water polo player in high school and anticipated a promising career in business and marketing.April 6, 2016
Development
Blatstein megaproject still stuck in neutral with CDR
Tower Investments CEO Bart Blatstein met again this week with Philadelphia's Civic Design Review Board to discuss the latest changes to his mixed-use proposal at Broad St. and Washington Ave., but for the second time the advisory group told him the project is in need of further revision.April 6, 2016
Investigation
Officials: Philly police officer in stolen weapons probe dies
A Philadelphia police officer at the center of an investigation into stolen weapons died Wednesday of causes that have yet to be revealed, according to officials.April 3, 2016
Development
Protesters plan 'Day of Action' against Temple's $100 million stadium proposal
A North Philadelphia community group opposed to Temple University's $100 million stadium proposal will hold a "Day of Action" on April 14 to mobilize against the controversial development project.April 3, 2016
Accidents
Officials: Person fatally struck by Amtrak train in Bensalem
Amtrak officials have confirmed a person was fatally struck by a train Sunday night in Bucks County.April 3, 2016
Physicians
Penn doctor: 'Therapeutic illusion' leads to inappropriate medical treatments
When patients go to visit a doctor for any number of reasons, it's not uncommon for them to expect to walk out with a prescription or another treatment plan to remedy what ails them. They may even be alarmed if there is no obvious recommendation to address their concerns.April 3, 2016
Schools
N.J. gym teacher fired after breaking up school fight
A physical education teacher at an Atlantic City elementary school has lost his job after school officials determined he used "excessive force" to break up an October fight between two sixth graders at the New York Avenue School.April 3, 2016
Accidents
Man injured in West Philly after building partially collapses on car
A man is recovering from injuries Sunday afternoon after a building in West Philadelphia partially collapsed on his car.Just In
- City reaches settlement with 3 gun shops in case over illegally selling firearms
- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Knicks on Wednesday; full injury reports ahead of Game 2
- Comedian Jon Stewart played drums for 'indie old man emo' band at Manayunk's Sing Us Home festival
- First trailer for 'Tony' shows Dominic Sessa as a young Anthony Bourdain
- An AI chatbot posed as a licensed mental health provider, and Pennsylvania is suing the company behind it
- Sixers future draft pick tracker
Must Read
