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.
December 12, 2015
Business
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts breaks down consumer scorn for cable companies
Earlier this week, the city of Philadelphia unanimously approved a new 15-year cable franchise agreement with Comcast, a deal that grants the company public rights of way to operate and deliver service in exchange for five percent of its gross revenues from cable service, among several other commitments.December 11, 2015
E-Commerce
Holiday shipping crisis? UPS, FedEx reportedly flooded with packages
Holiday shoppers beware: If you buy online, you could be risking the possibility that your gifts don't arrive on time this year as major shipping companies like UPS and FedEx face a glut of packages at their distribution centers.December 11, 2015
Investigation
Police identify teen found fatally shot inside car in North Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after a 15-year-old boy was found fatally shot inside a car Friday night in North Philadelphia.December 11, 2015
Real Estate
Philadelphia 'Real World' home bought by cloud-hosting firm Linode
An Old City property made famous by MTV's reality show 'The Real World' was finally scooped off the market Friday by Haddonfield-based cloud services company Linode, according to a statement released by the company.December 11, 2015
Seniors
Study: Chronic stress in later years fuels risk of pre-Alzheimer's condition
High levels of stress in old age increases the risk of developing cognitive impairments associated with a pre-Alzheimer's condition, according to a joint study by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Montefiore Health System.December 11, 2015
Referendum
New Jersey plans referendum on casinos in northern counties
The New Jersey legislature reached an agreement Friday to submit the question of casinos outside Atlantic City to a referendum next November, allowing voters to decide whether to approve a pair of casino proposals in the state's northern counties.December 11, 2015
Courts
N.J. man who fatally stabbed alleged abuser gets five years in prison
A New Jersey man who pleaded guilty earlier this year to killing his alleged abuser following years of shame and outrage was sentenced in court Thursday to a minimum five-year prison term.December 11, 2015
Investigation
Police: Bensalem women set N.J. home ablaze, attempts to kidnap daughter
Police in Washington Township, New Jersey, are investigating after two women, a mother and her cousin, attempted to kidnap a three-year-old girl Thursday night after setting the house where she was living on fire.December 10, 2015
Investigation
Police: Suspect stole $7K from Mini Market in Southwest Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are seeking assistance from the public to identify and locate a suspect who stole thousands of dollars in in cash from a market in Southwest Philadelphia last month.December 10, 2015
Police
Philadelphia police officer injured in struggle with burglary suspect
A Philadelphia police officer was injured Thursday afternoon while attempting to arrest a burglary suspect in the Spring Garden section of the city, officials said.Just In
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