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 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
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
Investigation
Police investigate double shooting at Juniata Park
Philadelphia police are investigating after two men were shot Wednesday night at Juniata Park.November 4, 2015
Highways
Rates to increase as Pa. Turnpike's uncollected tolls hit $33 million
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's six percent toll increase for 2016 is driven in part by $33 million in outstanding and uncollected tolls.November 4, 2015
Design
Art installation planned for site of new Philadelphia police, DPH headquarters
Art installation planned for site of new Philadelphia police, DPH headquartersNovember 4, 2015
Revel Casino
Revel owner: Use shuttered A.C. casino to house Syrian refugees
Amid an ongoing battle over tenancy and maintenance costs at Atlantic City's shuttered Revel Casino, the property's new owner, Florida developer Glenn Straub, has proposed using the 47-story resort to shelter as many as 3,500 refugees from the civil war in Syria.November 1, 2015
Traffic
Report: Red light camera deaths underreported in Philadelphia
On red light camera investigator says the Philadelphia Parking Authority has been under-reporting the number of accidents that occur at intersections where they are installedNovember 1, 2015
Search
Police locate woman after feared abduction at Philadelphia Sunoco
Philadelphia police are searching for a woman who was possibly abducted Halloween night outside a Sunoco gas station in West Philadelphia.November 1, 2015
Investigation
Police: Woman fatally shot at Philadelphia playground
Philadelphia police are investigating after a woman was fatally shot Sunday morning at a park in North Philadelphia.November 1, 2015
Internet
Facebook employees test 2G Tuesdays to close 'empathy gap'
Forward-thinking employees at Facebook are opting into a new program, "2G Tuesdays," that will require them to experience the slow Internet that the majority of people in some developing countries deal with on a daily basis.Just In
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