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 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 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
Restaurants
La Colombe headed to Boston, launching canned Draft Latte
Philadelphia-based coffee roaster and retailer La Colombe Torrefaction will open its first cafe in Boston this spring, continuing its national expansion beyond the 15 shops it currently has in Philadelphia, New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and other U.S. cities.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
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
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
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
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
- LeBron James ruled out for Sixers-Raptors on Thursday
- 30th Street Station's South Concourse reopens as Amtrak readies to unveil new food and retail options
- Openings & Closings: Dick's House of Sport kicks off and a Graduate Hospital fast-casual staple wraps up
- Philly teachers union says it can prevent school closures with $25 million. The district says the cost is 12 times higher
- Philly planted 18,581 trees over past three years, placing it 'on track' to reach goals to grow canopy
- Fantasy football Week 10 start/sit advice
- Glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Baseball is coming to Citizens Bank Park
- Old City will celebrate the holidays with historic home tours on Elfreth's Alley and a car-free Third Street Sip & Stroll
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