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.
March 13, 2016
Investigation
Police: Two men stabbed in Center City at Broad and Arch streets
Philadelphia police are investigating after two men were stabbed Sunday night in Center City on the same day that a 24-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Rittenhouse Square.March 13, 2016
Events
Kobe Bryant sneaker art expo coming to Philly
As the illustrious NBA career of Lower Merion native Kobe Bryant winds down to the final buzzer – in sum, five NBA championships, two Finals MVP's and one regular season MVP award – the Philadelphia Art Alliance will celebrate the lifetime Laker's place not just in basketball history, but in the footwear pantheon as well.March 13, 2016
Entertainment
Philly rapper Boone says Katt Williams was 'tripping out' before Troc brawl
In the aftermath of a fight involving comedian Katt Williams at the Trocadero Theatre earlier this month, West Philadelphia rapper Boone has suggested the troubled entertainer was "trippin' out" and may have been under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident.March 13, 2016
Politics
Kasich urges Rubio to have Penn student drop Pennsylvania ballot challenge
Ohio Governor and Republican presidential candidate John Kasich has called on Marco Rubio to urge his supporters to drop a petition that would strike him from the ballot of the Pennsylvania Republican Primary on April 26.March 13, 2016
Restaurants
Breakfast joint The Dutch coming to Pennsport
Breakfast and brunch lovers in Philadelphia won't be left in the lurch for too much longer after the closure of Fourth and Cross in Pennsport. Two Philly chefs are stepping up to replace the location at 1527 S. 4th Street with a new breakfast, lunch and brunch spot called The Dutch.March 13, 2016
Investigation
Philadelphia police seize 53 ATV's and dirtbikes in citywide sweep
The Philadelphia Police Department announced Sunday that it seized 53 ATV's dirtbikes in a citywide sweep to eliminate the banned vehicles.March 12, 2016
Investigation
Police: Fisherman discovers body in Mullica River
Police in Burlington County are investigating after a fisherman discovered a body Saturday morning in the Mullica River in Washington Township.March 12, 2016
Discrimination
SXSW apologizes after N.J. Olympian told to remove Muslim hijab
American fencer and New Jersey native Ibtihaj Muhammad, an observant Muslim who will compete in Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympics, was told Saturday that she had to remove her hijab while attending the annual South by Southwest technology festival in Austin.March 12, 2016
Arrests
Woodbury man arrested in heroin distribution investigation
Authorities in Gloucester County announced the arrest of a Woodbury man this week following a three-month investigation into an alleged heroin distribution operation.March 12, 2016
Psychology
Drexel study: Insight yields better solutions than analytical approach
How to distinguish between impulse and insight when it comes to decision time can be a major challenge on a day-to-day basis in all walks of life. As a consumer, impulse often leads to misguided choices that a more cautious, cost-benefit analysis might help us avoid. To solve dilemmas and puzzles, however, it turns out that relying on spontaneous gut feelings is more likely to produce correct solutions than a methodically reasoned, analytical approach, according to a new study.Just In
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- Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce supplied to Taco Bell in 5 states
- Philly science institute that studies human senses plans move to expand health research
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