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
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 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
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
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
Investigation
Police investigate double shooting at Juniata Park
Philadelphia police are investigating after two men were shot Wednesday night at Juniata Park.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 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.Just In
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