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 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
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
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 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
Mummers
After New Year's backlash, Mummers get $8K donation for Manayunk parade
During the run-up to this weekend's Mummers Mardi Gras parade in Manayunk, event organizers signaled alarm over tepid fundraising efforts in the aftermath of the New Year's Day controversy surrounding signs and statements that disparaged minority groups.February 18, 2016
Business
Developer proposes live-work lofts in Olde Kensington
Blackstone Development and Harman Deutsch Architects have revealed renderings of a proposed mixed-use project in Olde Kensington that would feature a combination of lofts and commercial space.February 18, 2016
Courts
Former Pa. Gov. Ridge: Apple should comply with order to assist FBI
As the FBI and Apple vie for public support over a controversial court order compelling the tech giant to create a "backdoor" to the iPhone, former Pennsylvania governor and Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge says Apple should help the FBI uncover important evidence in December's deadly terrorist attack in San Bernardino.February 18, 2016
Lawsuits
Ex-Wawa employee files class-action suit over company stock policy
A former Wawa employee who spent seventeen years with the company has proposed a class-action lawsuit contending that the popular convenience store chain reneged on an agreement to allow departed workers to maintain their company stock as its value continues to grow.February 18, 2016
Education
Pat Croce donates $250,000 for mindfulness at West Chester University
Former Philadelphia 76ers minority owner Pat Croce, a graduate of West Chester University, announced Thursday that he will donate $250,000 to the university's Center for Contemplative Studies.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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