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 25, 2016
Courts
Former N.J. Assemblyman ordered to return $268K in wages
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Willis Edwards III, who previously served the City of Orange as deputy business administrator and Mayor's chief of staff, has been ordered to return $268,000 in wages after an Essex County judge ruled that he obtained his positions illegally.February 25, 2016
Development
Mayor Kenney plans $300 million in bond sales for public parks, rec centers
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney will present a colossal plan next week to sell $300 million in bonds as part of a sweeping initiative to improve the state of public parks, recreation centers and libraries throughout the city.February 25, 2016
Medicine
CHOP launches data platform for White House pediatric cancer initiative
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's newly launched Center for Data Driven Discovery in Biomedicine will continue its commitment to the White Precision Medicine Initiative after announcing the completion of a new cloud-based platform to store, share and analyze genomics data on pediatric cancer patients.February 25, 2016
Charges
N.J. teen accused of pigeon abuse at Bensalem gun club
A New Jersey teenager has been charged with animal cruelty after he allegedly violated the accepted standards for humanely euthanizing pigeons used in a shoot held by a suburban Philadelphia gun club.February 25, 2016
Investigation
Chester police seek help identifying vehicle in fatal drive-by shooting
The Chester Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to identify the vehicle used Wednesday afternoon in a fatal drive-by shooting of a 29-year-old man.February 24, 2016
Investigation
Prosecutor: Attack in Asbury Park caused pregnant victim's miscarriage
A pregnant woman who was targeted for a purse snatching last month in Asbury Park suffered a miscarriage as a result of the injuries she sustained during her struggle with the assailant, according to a criminal complaint released this week by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.February 24, 2016
Development
Construction begins on Hanover North Broad project
The long-anticipated Hanover North Broad project, a mixed-use development at North Broad and Callow Hill streets, officially broke ground Wednesday morning in rainy conditions as Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney was on hand for the first such occasion of his administration.February 24, 2016
Restaurants
Five terrific Thai restaurants in Philadelphia
Out of all the world's distinctive regional cuisines, the traditions originating from Thailand are widely considered among the most intricate, carefully balanced and flavorful in their profile. Combining aroma and spice to powerful effect, Thai soups and dishes encourage us to savor both our meals and the company we keep for a night out on the town.February 24, 2016
Education
Drexel College of Medicine announces transformation of MD curriculum
Drexel University's College of Medicine announced Wednesday that it will overhaul the curriculum for its MD program in order to better prepare physicians for the reality of rapidly evolving heath care environments.February 24, 2016
Boxing
Nine-year-old N.J. girl training to box at Golden Gloves
If most of us were asked to describe the profile of an aspiring boxer, a nine-year-old, 74-pound fourth grade girl would probably be nowhere in the vicinity of our preconceived notions.Just In
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