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 7, 2015
Accidents
Car slams into sidewalk, killing pedestrian near North Philadelphia bank
A North Philadelphia woman was fatally struck by a car Saturday morning after the driver of a sedan rammed over a curb outside the PNC Bank at Broad Street and Allegheny Avenue, officials said.November 7, 2015
Courts
'Serial' protagonist Adnan Syed gains ground in appeal of 1999 murder
The man at the center of the Peabody Award-winning podcast 'Serial' sealed an encouraging legal victory Friday after a Baltimore judge granted his motion to re-open his case and admit evidence supporting his alibi in the 1999 death of his girlfriend Hae Min Lee.November 7, 2015
Prisons
Pennsylvania awarded $1M federal grant for prison education system
Inmates serving time in Pennsylvania prisons will soon have a bevy of new educational opportunities after the state announced it has been awarded a $1 million federal grant to reduce recidivism rates and facilitate reentry into the workforce.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
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 6, 2015
Penn State
Sue Paterno publishes letter for 4th anniversary of husband's firing
Nearly four years after the firing of illustrious Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, Sue Paterno maintains that the NCAA, Louis Freeh and the university's Board of Trustees committed damaging errors during the child sexual abuse investigation of Jerry Sandusky, a former assistant coach.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
Eagles
Eagles simulate entrance tunnel experience at SEPTA's City Hall station
Leading up to the Eagles' primetime rematch with the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, the team transported the Eagle-head tunnel experience to SEPTA's City Hall station.November 6, 2015
Travel
Philadelphia designated World Heritage City, first in United States
Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy and an acclaimed urban reflection of the global community, won official designation Friday as a World Heritage City, becoming the first locale in the United States to achieve the honor.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.Just In
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