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.
October 30, 2015
Legislation
Pending Christie approval, N.J. task force to study campus sexual assaults
As school officials and legislators seek ways to ensure greater prevention and protection for campus sexual assault victims, the state of New Jersey is poised to launch a task force that will study and produce reports on patterns of crime.October 30, 2015
Police
Philadelphia police officer pursuing suspect struck by patrol car
A Philadelphia police officer was struck by a patrol car Friday afternoon as authorities were pursuing a suspect West Philadelphia.October 30, 2015
Police
Philadelphia police issue Halloween warning after string of South Philly robberies
Philadelphia police have issued a warning to residents in parts of South Philadelphia following a string of recent robberies, with an emphasis on awareness for Halloween.October 30, 2015
Sixers
Patti LaBelle goes all out in national anthem at Sixers home opener
Facing the Utah Jazz Friday night for their 2015-16 home opener, the Sixers and fans in attendance at the (sort of) Wells Fargo Center got a particularly, well, jazzy rendition of the national anthem from local music legend Patti LaBelle.October 30, 2015
Development
Apartments, public space slated for Festival Pier site
The site of a former incinerator and car impoundment lot at the intersection of Spring Garden Street and Columbus Boulevard will be converted into an apartment tower and several acres of public space, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation announced Friday after a quarterly board meeting.October 30, 2015
Courts
Cherry Hill woman, parents convicted in $3.8 million mortgage fraud scheme
A Cherry Hill woman and her parents were convicted Thursday in federal court for a $3.8 million mortgage fraud scheme that involved preying on desperate New Jersey homeowners facing foreclosure, prosecutors announced Friday.October 30, 2015
Desserts
FIshtown's Little Baby's debuts ice cream pints
Fishtown-based Little Baby's Ice Cream has finally debuted its much-anticipated pints of ice cream for purchase at select retailers.October 29, 2015
Videos
Surveillance video shows scene of deadly Waco biker shootout
New surveillance footage obtained by CNN shows the chaotic scene of the deadly May shootout between biker gangs at a restaurant in Waco, Texas, certain details of which have been shrouded in mystery for months.October 29, 2015
Videos
N.J. student's classroom attack in Paterson goes viral, months later
Days after video surfaced of a South Carolina police officer forcefully throwing a student to the ground from her desk, a conservative blogger has brought renewed attention to a little-known video of a New Jersey student attacking a teacher in a Paterson classroom earlier this year.October 29, 2015
Music
WATCH: Jimmy Fallon in Philly for the Roots Walk of Fame induction
Earlier this week, hip-hop immortals the Roots were inducted onto the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame, part of a class that included jazz icon Billie Holiday and disco group the Trammps.Just In
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