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 23, 2015
National Guard
After reprimand, N.J. National Guard leader meets Christie's fitness deadline
Back in September, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie imposed a 90-day fitness deadline on the leader of the state's National Guard after he failed to adhere to a strict military obligation to stay in shape. Despite the barrage of food that usually accompanies the holiday season, Air Force Brig. General Michael Cunniff met the call to trim down.December 23, 2015
Accidents
N.J. girl hospitalized after school bus crash in Salem
A 9-year-old girl was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after she was struck by a school bus in Salem, New Jersey.December 23, 2015
Christmas
N.J. girl knocks over 'Elf on the Shelf,' dials 911 in panic
The powerful spell of the Elf on the Shelf was demonstrated to full effect this week when a 7-year-old New Jersey girl freaked out after knocking her family's elf to the floor. Fearing she had ruined Christmas, she bolted to the phone to call her dad, but wound up calling 911 instead.December 23, 2015
Transportation
SEPTA Key's delay pinned on scale of project, but 2016 debut in sight
The arrival of SEPTA's new payment technology system, SEPTA Key, has been delayed so many times during the course of its development that Philadelphia residents have learned to temper their expectations. As major cities across the United States jettison their outmoded token and fare systems, Philadelphia remainsDecember 23, 2015
Investigation
Police: Man in custody after fatal shooting in Abington
Police in Abington are investigating after a man was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon in the Montgomery County township.December 13, 2015
Business
Renderings released for proposed Rittenhouse high-rise
Nashville-based developer Southern Land Company has revealed a series of new renderings for a $300 million residential tower at 1911 Walnut Street in the area of Rittenhouse Square.December 13, 2015
Pope Francis
One year after visiting Pope Francis, N.J. girl announces she is cancer-free
Last December, 12-year-old Gracie West traveled to the Vatican with her brother for a trip sponsored by the Make-A-Wish-Foundation.December 13, 2015
Investigation
Man hospitalized after stabbing at Manayunk bar
Philadelphia police have taken a man into custody after he allegedly stabbed another man Sunday morning at a popular bar on Main Street in Manayunk.December 13, 2015
Accidents
Man fatally struck by SEPTA train in Lower Makefield
Authorities in Bucks County are investigating after an unidentified male pedestrian was struck by a SEPTA train Sunday morning in Lower Makefield.December 13, 2015
Entertainment
Beyoncé on board for Bradley Cooper's directorial debut
Philly-native Bradley Cooper's ambition to dazzle from the other side of the camera just received a big jolt after star actress and musician Beyoncé Knowles said she is "on board" for a role in what will be the fourth remake of the classic romantic drama 'A Star is Born.'Just In
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