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 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.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 2, 2016
Investigation
Officials: Man fatally struck by SEPTA bus in Glenside
SEPTA officials have confirmed that a man was fatally struck Saturday afternoon by a shuttle bus returning from a service run in Glenside.April 2, 2016
Manufacturing
Drexel leads textile manufacturing innovation in $317M DoD initiative
In a bid to spur American innovation in advanced textile manufacturing, the United States Department of Defense has selected Drexel University to lead the mid-Atlantic region in a combined $317 million public-private national research initiative.April 2, 2016
Investigation
Police: Pennsylvania teen admits killing brother over romantic feud
Authorities in Dauphin County have arrested a 15-year-old Williams Township boy who allegedly shot his brother to death earlier this week after a dispute over the victim's girlfriend.April 2, 2016
Preservation
Pennsylvania's strange, single-arch McDonald's sign to be preserved by fanatic
Back in February, Philadelphians watched as LOVE Park's iconic Robert Indiana sculpture was whisked away to allow for the $16.5 million renovation of the Center City oasis. The sculpture had been sitting in its repose since 1978, and all of a sudden it was relocated right across 15th Street at Dilworth Park.April 2, 2016
Search
Police seek help in search for missing N.J. business owner
Police in Lower Township, N.J. are seeking help from the public to locate a 35-year-old business owner who has been missing since Thursday.Just In
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