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.
February 20, 2016
UPenn
Penn receives $1.4M CDC grant for West Philly Promise Zone
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded the University of Pennsylvania a $1.4 million grant to support research that will empower community leaders in the West Philadelphia Promise Zone to create programs addressing chronic health problems among neighborhood residents.February 19, 2016
Youth Sports
Montco swimming prodigy Reece Whitley to throw first pitch at Phillies game
With baseball season fast approaching, the Philadelphia Phillies announced Friday that they will have a special guest throw out the first pitch when the team takes on the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on April 15.February 19, 2016
Arrests
Two men charged in rape, murder of Cape May County teen
Prosecutors in Cape May County have filed charges against two men they say raped a 15-year-old girl before murdering her and leaving her in the crawl space of a vacant property.February 19, 2016
Investigation
Police: Man's body found in Northeast Philadelphia woods
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man's body was found Friday afternoon in the woods of the Holmesburg section of Northeast Philadelphia.February 19, 2016
Property
Report: PHA raises $9.5 million through vacant property auctions
The Philadelphia Housing Authority has raised $9.5 million since 2011 by auctioning off approximately 500 vacant properties scattered across the city, according to a report from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.February 19, 2016
Entertainment
'Delco Proper' returning to Comedy Central with three new episodes
When Comedy Central decided last year to pick up 'Delco Proper' as a web series, people across the region were ecstatic to see what local Deer Prom comics Tommy Pope, John McKeever and Tim Butterly could do with the help of a top tier platform.February 19, 2016
Hospitals
Jefferson Hospital suspends heart transplants to redesign program
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital announced Friday that it will temporarily suspend its heart transplant program as it undertakes a significant redesign of its services.February 19, 2016
Politics
Trump calls for boycott of Apple products as federal dispute heats up
As the FBI and Apple continue to wage a public relations war over a court order compelling the tech company to create a "backdoor" to the iPhone of San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has called for a boycott of the company's products until they comply with the order.February 18, 2016
Standoff
Two suspects in custody as police face standoff with third in Camden County
Police in Camden County have taken two suspects into custody and remain in a standoff situation with a third suspect after the officers allegedly had a gun pulled on them Thursday afternoon.February 18, 2016
Controversy
Delaware elementary school accidentally emails fake 'hurt feelings' form
A Delaware elementary school has issued an apology after parents objected to a fake "hurt feelings" form that was accidentally attached to an email promoting an upcoming event.Just In
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- Wawa's shelfless, all-digital store at Drexel University to close Jan. 21
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- Joel Embiid, Paul George questionable for Sixers-Raptors on Monday after missing front end of back-to-back
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