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 2, 2016
Videos
WATCH: Malvern Prep Lax pulls off flawless fakeout as time expires
The etiquette behind trick plays is all about finesse and execution, no matter which sport or scenario summons them from the playbook. While it's rare to see a dastardly onside kick like Andy Reid's opening day salvo against the Cowboys in 2000, the high school ranks are much more fertile for this kind of ploy.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
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
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.April 1, 2016
Law Enforcement
Montco leads Pa. in rise of distracted driving citations
Pennsylvania drivers are increasingly flouting the rules of the road, racking up a 43 percent increase in distracted driving citations between 2014 and 2015, according to statistics released in a new report from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.April 1, 2016
Investigation
Report: Police cruiser strikes teen on N. Broad Street
Officials and medics are responding to the scene of a pedestrian crash in North Philadelphia in which a police patrol car reportedly struck a victim.April 1, 2016
Entertainment
Casting call: MTV seeks 'Real World' actors in Philadelphia
MTV has scheduled a series of casting calls for the next season of "The Real World" and one of the events, hosted by Bunim/Murray Productions, will be held April 9 at Paddy Whack's Irish Sports Pub, located at 150 South Street.April 1, 2016
Humor
PPA pranks Philly on April Fool's Day
Anything can happen on April Fool's Day, even things that happen every day and aren't the least bit funny. Several organizations in Philadelphia took the opportunity on Friday to get in a gag or two, but none of them surpassed the cruel provocations of the Philadelphia Parking Authority.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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