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 13, 2016
Hospitals
CHOP joins $3.5M investment toward needle-free blood-draw device
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia joined multiple investors this week who collectively contributed $3.5 million to a medical device firm seeking to develop and commercialize a blood-draw mechanism that would eliminate the need for multiple needle-pricks for hospital inpatients.February 13, 2016
SEPTA
Drexel criminologist to evaluate impact of SEPTA's body camera initiative
At the beginning of 2016, SEPTA became the first transit police system in the United States to roll out a plan that will equip all of its officers with body cameras by the end of the year. The initiative, touted by SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestle as a way to ensure credibility and compliance, came after a widely publicized incident last June when surveillance video showed a transit officer shove a man suspected of skipping his fare.February 13, 2016
Celebrities
President Obama dines with political hopeful Will Smith in Los Angeles
In the lead-up to the release of Will Smith's controversial football biopic 'Concussion,' the Philadelphia native opened up about his interest in a pursuing a political career. On Thursday, Smith had a chance to sit down for a private dinner in Los Angeles with the man who holds the world's highest political office, President Barack Obama.February 13, 2016
Charges
Pennsylvania trooper charged in recorded beating of skater
A Pennsylvania state trooper who allegedly attacked a longboarder in Harrisburg last May is now facing criminal charges following an investigation into his use of force.February 13, 2016
Fire
Firefighters battle 6-alarm blaze at Frankford auto repair shop
Philadelphia firefighters are battling a 5-alarm blaze that broke out Saturday morning at an auto repair shop in the Frankford section of the city.February 12, 2016
Business
How a Philly ad agency standardized the diamond engagement ring
In many parts of the world, the ritual act of engagement is completed by placing not just any ring, but a diamond ring, on the outstretched finger of the bride-to-be.February 11, 2016
PennDOT
PennDOT to eliminate Pennsylvania registration stickers in 2017
The Pennsylvania Department of Transporation announced Thursday a plan to eliminate registration stickers statewide and implement Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology that will aid law enforcement efforts and provide greater convenience to drivers.February 11, 2016
Business
Philadelphia's RevZilla, Cycle Gear join forces under new holding company
After a week of feverish speculation about a rumored acquisition of Philadelphia-based motorcycle gear retailer Revzilla, the company announced Thursday it has completed an agreement to form a new holding company that will own both Revzilla and Cycle Gear, which had reportedly been pursuing a multimillion-dollar acquisition.February 11, 2016
Fire
Route 206 closed as firefighters battle 5-alarm blaze in Hillsborough
Firefighters in Hillsborough, N.J. are responding to a massive 5-alarm blaze that broke out Thursday afternoon at a warehouse nearby Harold Docherty Memorial Park.February 11, 2016
Suburbs
Lansdale tops RoadSnacks ranking of Philadelphia's worst suburbs
The city of Philadelphia offers what many consider to be the best of both worlds: enduring historical significance and present-day desirability, both from an economic and cultural standpoint. Just this week, Lonely Planet named Philly the best place to visit in the United States. That's high praise, but travelers wouldn't have to venture too far outside city limits to encounter suburban towns that display a steep drop off from the bustlingJust In
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