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 31, 2015
Investigation
Elderly woman shot, robbed in Northeast Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after a 75-year-old woman was shot in the face and robbed Thursday morning in Northeast Philadelphia.December 30, 2015
Investigation
Police: Man killed in shooting in West Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon in West Philadelphia.December 30, 2015
Development
Revitalization of Smith Playground breaks ground
Connor Barwin and the Philadelphia Eagles may not have had such a great year on the field, but the standout linebacker has been delivered for the community in a big way through his Make the World Better Project.December 30, 2015
Business
AT&T to phase out two-year subsidies for smartphone customers
Smartphone customers will soon be out of options to subsidize the purchase of their new phone through a two-year contract with after AT&T announced it will follow a trend started by T-Mobile in 2013 and later replicated by Sprint and Verizon.December 30, 2015
N.J. man impersonating policeman pulls over a real officer
A New Jersey man who outfitted his car with emergency lights, presumably to prank or rob unsuspecting drivers, was arrested this week after he unwittingly pulled over an off-duty police officer on the Garden State Parkway earlier in December.December 30, 2015
Courts
Former Pa. beauty queen to appear in court for cancer hoax
A former Pennsylvania Beauty Queen who allegedly developed an elaborate cancer hoax to raise thousands of dollars was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday on charges of theft by deception and receiving stolen property.December 27, 2015
Investigation
Police: Man critically wounded in Cobbs Creek shooting
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was critically wounded in a shooting that took place Sunday afternoon in the Cobbs Creek section of Philadelphia.December 27, 2015
Investigation
More than 500 people swept up in chaotic flash mob at Deptford Mall
Several law enforcement agencies are investigating after a "large disturbance" involving more than 500 people broke out Saturday night at the Deptford Mall.December 27, 2015
CHOP
Girl receives double lung transplant at CHOP for Christmas
A Philadelphia girl diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis received a life-saving gift this Christmas after undergoing a double lung transplant at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.December 27, 2015
Investigation
Mother says group of 10 teens attacked son in Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after a woman claimed her 14-year-old son was viciously attacked Saturday afternoon by a group of 10 to 12 teenagers in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia.Just In
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