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 20, 2016
Investigation
Camden County man arrested in Va., charged in wife's murder
Prosecutors in Camden County have arrested and a charged a Stratford man who allegedly shot his wife to death early Saturday morning before fleeing to Virgina, officials announced.February 20, 2016
Entertainment
What will Philly look like in 2076? Open call for artist submissions
At the rate Philadelphia is currently developing, a mere glimpse ahead to the year 2020 offers plenty of excitement for those interested in envisioning the city's future. Between the Comcast Technology & Innovation Center, the FMC Tower at Cira Center South, a slew of new hotels in Center City, and Bart Blatstein's plans for Broad and Washington, Philadelphia figures to have a substantially renovated skyline within the next few years alone.February 20, 2016
Maps
Map: States pay higher than national average for these jobs
Throughout the course of American history, certain events and discoveries have led to an influx of laborers who rush to capitalize on hot markets, particularly during era of manifest destiny and later periods of industrialization. The California gold rush is a prime example, as is the rise of auto manufacturers in Detroit, or more recently the oil boom in North Dakota and the tech hub of Silicon Valley.February 20, 2016
Accidents
Man injured in fall through staircase at Old City condominium complex
A Philadelphia man is recovering from injuries he sustained Saturday afternoon after falling through a staircase at condominium complex located in Old City.February 20, 2016
Investigation
Contractors allegedly steal $90K from Northeast Philadelphia man
Philadelphia police are investigating after a group of general contractors allegedly used a child to distract a Northeast Philadelphia client and gain access to an open safe containing $90,000.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.February 19, 2016
Entertainment
'Delco Proper' returning to Comedy Central with three new episodes
When Comedy Central decided last year to pick up 'Delco Proper' as a web series, people across the region were ecstatic to see what local Deer Prom comics Tommy Pope, John McKeever and Tim Butterly could do with the help of a top tier platform.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 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
Youth Sports
Montco swimming prodigy Reece Whitley to throw first pitch at Phillies game
With baseball season fast approaching, the Philadelphia Phillies announced Friday that they will have a special guest throw out the first pitch when the team takes on the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on April 15.Just In
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