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 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 1, 2016
Investigation
Former St. John's basketball prospect arrested in North Philly shooting
Former Philadelphia high school basketball star Rysheed Jordan, a five-star recruit who went on to play guard for St. John's University in New York City, was arrested Wednesday in connection with an attempted murder in North Philadelphia.June 1, 2016
Entertainment
Thrillist predictably ranks Philly the angriest city in America
An extremely predictable listicle published by Thrillist on Wednesday named Philadelphia the angriest city in the United States.June 1, 2016
Reunions
Elton John song reunites Philly teacher with father after 43 years
Over Memorial Day weekend, Amoreena "Amy" Olaya, a Philadelphia history and English teacher, reunited with her father a full 43 years after she was put up for adoption in 1974June 1, 2016
Automobiles
Pennsylvania creates task force for autonomous vehicle development
Pennsylvania legislators, PennDOT officials and transportation industry leaders convened in Pittsburgh on Wednesday to pledge the state's ongoing commitment to the development of autonomous vehicles, which they believe represent the future of travel safety, mobility and environmental protection.June 1, 2016
Dogs
Three dogs rescued from Korean butcher available for adoption in N.J.
Three dogs who were rescued from a South Korean dog meat farm are available for adoption at the Camden County Animal Shelter in Gloucester Township.June 1, 2016
Real Estate
Bruce Springsteen selling 'Boss Acres' farmhouse where he wrote 'The River'
The legendary Holmdel farmhouse where Bruce Springsteen wrote his famed 1980 double-album "The River" has been placed on the market for a price of $3.299 million.May 31, 2016
Investigation
Police: Man dies after fall from I-95 overpass in South Philadelphia
Philadelphia police announced Tuesday that a 40-year-old man fell to his death from an I-95 overpass in South Philadelphia, causing traffic delays for miles on the highway.May 31, 2016
Development
Riverfront promenade proposed at PMC's 2400 Market
PMC Property Group's plans for the former Marketplace Design Center at 2400 Market Street are coming into greater focus after the developer released a rendering of the proposed riverfront promenade that would connect Chestnut and Market streets.May 31, 2016
Zika Virus
Woman in N.J. gives birth to baby with region's first Zika-linked birth defect
A New Jersey woman infected with the Zika virus gave birth on Tuesday to the region's first child diagnosed with a condition linked to the disease.Just In
- City Council says it will investigate, but not eliminate, embattled sheriff's office
- Openings & Closings: Dick's House of Sport kicks off and a Graduate Hospital fast-casual staple wraps up
- Philly planted 18,581 trees over past three years, placing it 'on track' to reach goals to grow canopy
- How much has the cost of Thanksgiving dinner gone up over the past 50 years?
- LeBron James ruled out for Sixers-Raptors on Thursday
- Fantasy football Week 10 start/sit advice
- Glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Baseball is coming to Citizens Bank Park
- Old City will celebrate the holidays with historic home tours on Elfreth's Alley and a car-free Third Street Sip & Stroll
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