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 13, 2016
Arrests
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Rutgers student
Authorities have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Rutgers University student Shani Patel, who was killed Sunday night in NewarkApril 13, 2016
Sixers
Sixers launch plans for Innovation Lab at Camden practice complex
As the Sixers wind down their disappointing 2015-2016 season, the organization is looking forward to a brighter future represented by its state-of-the-art practice facility under construction across the Delaware River in Camden.April 13, 2016
Restaurants
Throwback 1940s era supper club coming to Glenside
Frequenters of the storied Keswick Theatre in Glenside will soon have a compelling new restaurant to visit when Dino's Backstage & The Celebrity Room debuts in June with a 1940s era cabaret atmosphere.April 13, 2016
Cancer
Penn joins Sean Parker in historic launch of cancer immunotherapy institute
The University of Pennsylvania announced Wednesday that it will be one of six top-tier U.S. medical schools to join an unprecedented cancer research initiative led by Facebook founding president and Napster creator Sean Parker.April 10, 2016
Odd News
New Jersey town seeks peace with destructive 'gangster turkeys'
Fans of Stephen Spielberg's 'Gremlins' will likely sympathize with the beleaguered residents of Teaneck, N.J., who are dealing with a similar scourge that lately descended on their town in the form of wild turkeys.April 10, 2016
Social Media
Philly sports erotic fanfic site builds steam on Tumblr
Making it through another long and arduous MLB season can be tough on baseball fans when experts predict your beloved team will be lucky win 70 games. The rebuilding Philadelphia Phillies jumped out to an unsurprising 0-4 start this year, their worst since 2006, and that means we all need to brace ourselves for the growing pains of a franchise in transition.April 10, 2016
Courts
Jury acquits ex-Philly cops in trial of recorded beating of unarmed man
Criminal proceedings clear officers as police seek suspect in fatal shooting of Najee RiveraApril 10, 2016
Research
Drexel researchers selected to lead Delaware River Watershed projects
Four researchers at Drexel University have been designated to receive project funding for the newly created Drexel Watershed Consortium, an extension of the William Penn Foundation's Delaware River Watershed Initiative to protect local ecosystems and harness their power to improve quality of life in Philadelphia.April 10, 2016
Investigation
Police seek driver who crashed SUV into Bensalem home
Police in Bensalem are searching for a suspect who crashed his SUV into a home early Sunday morning and then fled the scene on foot.April 9, 2016
Politics
Pennsylvania AG candidate Shapiro calls for fracking accountability
Fresh off of an endorsement from President Obama, Montgomery County Commissioner and Democratic Attorney General candidate Josh Shapiro has released a new television ad this week calling on natural gas drillers to be held accountable for their impact on Pennsylvania's environment and communities.Just In
- LeBron James ruled out for Sixers-Raptors on Thursday
- 30th Street Station's South Concourse reopens as Amtrak readies to unveil new food and retail options
- Openings & Closings: Dick's House of Sport kicks off and a Graduate Hospital fast-casual staple wraps up
- Philly teachers union says it can prevent school closures with $25 million. The district says the cost is 12 times higher
- Philly planted 18,581 trees over past three years, placing it 'on track' to reach goals to grow canopy
- Fantasy football Week 10 start/sit advice
- Glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Baseball is coming to Citizens Bank Park
- Old City will celebrate the holidays with historic home tours on Elfreth's Alley and a car-free Third Street Sip & Stroll
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