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.
November 6, 2015
Investigation
Police: Man, 21, critically wounded in Germantown shooting
Philadelphia police are investigating after a 21-year-old man was shot and critically injured Thursday night in Germantown.November 6, 2015
Health News
Four N.J. siblings struggle to cope with genetic mystery illness
For the Herzfelds, a Jewish family from Teaneck, New Jersey, life has become an incredible challenge over the past 12 years.November 6, 2015
Investigation
Police: Student brings stun gun to Philadelphia charter school
Philadelphia police are investigating after a student took a stun gun with him to Belmont Charter School in West Philadelphia Friday morning.November 6, 2015
In throes of heroin crisis, New Jersey risks losing 42 percent of treatment beds
Despite 781 fatal heroin overdoses in 2014, New Jersey is at risk of losing 42 percent of its long-term inpatient treatment beds after a prominent Atlantic City clinic announced plans to shut down next spring,November 5, 2015
Robbery
Suspect sought in Santander Bank robbery in Northeast Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are seeking an armed suspect after a branch of Santander Bank was robbed Wednesday afternoon in Northeast Philadelphia, federal officials said.November 5, 2015
Science
NASA to make big announcement on Mars' atmosphere
Just a little more than a month after revealing the existence of summertime water flows on Mars, NASA is slated to make another major announcement the Red Planet, this time concerning the evolution of its atmosphere.November 5, 2015
Arrests
Six arrested for distribution of heroin in Cape May County
Six people were arrested and charged for distribution of heroin earlier this week in Middle Township, Cape May County, after an investigation carried out by the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office and the Middle Township Police Department.November 5, 2015
Health News
Fundraiser launched to support Penn Vet mobile unit, clinical trials
With the new year fast approaching, animal lovers just received a funding challenge to help the Penn Vet Shelter Medicine Program develop and deploy a medical-grade mobile unit for pets in communities without access to medical care.November 5, 2015
Properties
Historic Latham Hotel to be converted into residential building
The historic Latham Hotel on 17th and Walnut streets will return to its original use as an apartment building after real estate firm Pearl Properties confirmed its purchase of the 14-story building near Rittenhouse Square.November 5, 2015
Investigation
Police investigate double shooting at Juniata Park
Philadelphia police are investigating after two men were shot Wednesday night at Juniata Park.Just In
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