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 27, 2016
Investigation
Report: Baltimore police shoot teen carrying toy pistol
A 13-year-old Baltimore boy is recovering from a gunshot wound after police in the southeast section of the city shot him in response to his flashing a replica semi-automatic pistol.April 27, 2016
Penn Relays
2016 Penn Relays: What you need to know
Thursday marks the start of the 122st annual Penn Relays –— the oldest, largest and most celebrated track and field competition in the United States. Men and women from the high school, college and professional track ranks will participate in 35 hours of competition from April 28-30, representing more than 60 countries around the world in upwards of 425 races.April 27, 2016
Investigation
City Controller: Mail Center chaos cost Philly more than $1.5 million
A new report from Philadelphia City Controller Alan Butkovitz, released as part of an ongoing investigation of systemic mismanagement in the city's Mail Distribution Center, says that improperly sorted mail has cost Philadelphia more than $1.5 million.April 27, 2016
Baseball
Raúl Ibáñez picked to replace Curt Schilling on ESPN
ESPN has chosen another former Philadelphia Phillie to replace the one it cast off as a studio analyst and host of "Baseball Tonight," the network announced Wednesday.April 26, 2016
Investigations
Report: Father shoots son after argument in Mayfair
Philadelphia police are investigating after a father allegedly shot his son Tuesday afternoon following an argument in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia.April 26, 2016
Business
Wawa announces free Xfinity Wi-Fi at stores nationwide
The next time you're waiting for a hoagie at Wawa, you won't have to use LTE to surf the Internet thanks to a new nationwide Wi-Fi collaboration announced Thursday with Comcast.April 26, 2016
Celebrities
Will Smith swings through West Philly for a cheesesteak
International superstardom is not enough to keep Will Smith from returning to West Philadelphia for a cheesesteak. The Wynnefield native and Overbrook High School graduate, who will appear this summer in DC Comic's "Suicide Squad," was spotted Tuesday night at his preferred hometown location, Overbrook Pizza (fellow Philly native Kobe Bryant prefers Larry's Steaks on the Main Line). Smith, joined by bodyguard and producer Charlie Mac, was kind enough to take a few photos with fans at the pizza place (h/t Eater Philly).April 26, 2016
Real Estate
Chestnut Hill's Vanna Venturi house purchased by anonymous buyer
After more than nine months on the market, Chestnut Hill's famed Vanna Venturi house has sold to an anonymous buyer who reportedly plans to preserve the private residence, best known for its seminal influence on Post-Modern architecture.April 26, 2016
Utilities
1,400 PECO customers affected by power outages in Northern Liberties
More than 1,400 PECO customers in Northern Liberties have been affected by two power outages Tuesday afternoon, a spokesman confirmed.April 26, 2016
Sleep
Penn researchers restore memory formation in sleep-deprived mice
A research team at the University of Pennsylvania has successfully restored memory formation in sleep-deprived mice, unlocking clues to a process that could eventually help treat the cumulative effects of sleepless fatigue.Just In
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- Strathmere, one of South Jersey's only free beaches, could soon require tags
- Wildfire smoke could stick around through Saturday, National Weather Service says
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