Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

January 29, 2016

Investigation

Pennridge bus driver charged with sexual assault of two special needs students

Authorities in Montgomery County announced on Friday the arrest of a Pennridge School District bus driver who allegedly had inappropriate contact with two special needs students over a six-year period.

January 29, 2016

Investigation

Video released in stabbing on SEPTA Route 56 bus in Frankford

Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was stabbed Friday afternoon on a SEPTA Route 56 bus in the Frankford section of the city.

January 28, 2016

Patient Care

Patients rank Drexel, PCOM doctors among best in U.S.

Doctors who attended medical school at Drexel University and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine have been voted among the best in the United States, according to an annual analysis of patient reviews and ratings.

January 28, 2016

Environment

Sonic boom responsible for earthquake reports in South Jersey

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed Thursday afternoon that multiple reports of a possible earthquake or series of tremors in counties along the New Jersey coast were attributable to a sonic boom that occurred nearby Hammonton in Atlantic County. 

January 28, 2016

City Council

Hackers fabricate Philippines robbery report of Philadelphia City Councilman

An alarming report that Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, of the 2nd District, was robbed at gunpoint in the Philippines this week turns out to have been a phishing scam deployed by hackers who broke into an old e-mail account.

January 28, 2016

Arrests

Wildwood Crest man arrested for distributing heroin laced with Fentanyl

Authorities in Cape May County have arrested a Wildwood Crest man who allegedly distributed heroin laced with Fentanyl, the powerful synthetic narcotic linked to a rash of overdoses in the county over the past year.

January 28, 2016

Investigation

Nine Rowan students charged with theft of $35,000 in 'Boro Bucks'

Authorities in Glassboro, N.J. have charged nine students at Rowan University for the alleged theft of more than $35,000 in a scheme to pad university debit card accounts through bogus returns at a local convenience store.

January 28, 2016

Restaurants

Five great vegetarian restaurants in Center City

In the middle of a busy week, it can be hard for anyone to decide where they want to grab a quick bite at lunchtime or happy hour.

January 28, 2016

Humor

Pornhub: Philly had a busy Sunday during blizzard

Cabin fever is a well-known claustrophobic response to being stuck indoors for any number of reasons. Last weekend, as the Eastern U.S. got slammed by the record-breaking winter storm Jonas, populations in major cities found themselves restlessly looking for ways to fill their time. Some watched TV, some went sledding and others enjoyed a visit to the 59th most popular website in the United States: Pornhub.

January 27, 2016

Investigation

Evesham police investigate suspicious luring attempts in South Jersey

Police in Evesham Township, N.J. are investigating after receiving reports that a suspect possibly attempted to lure juveniles into his car at two separate locations earlier this month.

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