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 24, 2016
Investigation
Lansdale man charged in alleged prostitution of 16-year-old girl
Officials in Montgomery County charged a Lansdale man Wednesday with 40 felony counts related to the alleged human trafficking and prostitution of a 16-year-old girl.February 24, 2016
Alerts
OEM: SEPTA alerts now available through ReadyPhiladelphia system
The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management announced Wednesday a new partnership with SEPTA that will enable residents to receive service alerts through the city's mass notification system, ReadyPhiladelphia.February 21, 2016
Arrests
Three people in custody after series of fights at St. Joe's University
Philadelphia police have arrested three suspects who were allegedly involved in a series of fights Saturday night at St. Joseph's University in the Overbrook section of the city.February 21, 2016
Entertainment
Local news segment ponders the origin of 'jawn'
If you were to ask most Philadelphians to explain the functional meaning of the word "jawn," they'd probably tell you it's pretty much a substitute for any noun serving as the focus of a particular conversation. A nice car ("that jawn is tight"), a delicious sandwich or bag of chips ("those jawns are bangin'"), even a jar that can't be pried open ("jawn is stuck"). Theories suggest the term originated as a morphed form of the word "joint," which we also use to say, for example, "That joint is off the hook."February 21, 2016
Politics
Governor Wolf endorses Josh Shapiro for Pennsylvania Attorney General
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced Sunday that he will back Montgomery County Democrat Josh Shapiro in the November election to replace embattled Attorney General Kathleen Kane, who announced last week she will not seek re-election as she prepares for her criminal trial on felony perjury and related charges.February 21, 2016
Veterans
Drexel's MySTEPs program connects vets with jobs, education
One of the greatest challenges for veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life is figuring out how to adapt their skills to meet the needs of the U.S. job market. Even if men and woman in service held tremendous responsibility in the military, effectively describing how those skills can benefit a workplace in resumes and interviews poses a daunting task.February 21, 2016
Cancer
Penn State's THON raises $9.7 million to fight childhood cancer
Penn State University's annual THON dance-off, where students and volunteers shake and bake for 46 consecutive hours, raised $9,770,332.20 at this year's "Believe Beyond Boundaries" event, the student-run philanthropic group announced Sunday afternoon.February 21, 2016
Scams
Camden County police warn of phone scam threatening family members
Police in Camden County are warning South Jersey residents about a pattern of phone scams in which callers attempt to have money wired to them in exchange for the safety of an allegedly endangered family member.February 21, 2016
Investigation
Police: Thieves break into more than 15 cars in Northeast Philly
Philadelphia police are investigating after thieves broke into more than 15 cars overnight Saturday along a block in Northeast Philadelphia.February 20, 2016
UPenn
Penn receives $1.4M CDC grant for West Philly Promise Zone
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded the University of Pennsylvania a $1.4 million grant to support research that will empower community leaders in the West Philadelphia Promise Zone to create programs addressing chronic health problems among neighborhood residents.Just In
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