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 29, 2015
Courts
With 'Cowboy George' free, Martorano trickery may have changed course of Philly mob
After spending 32 years in federal institutions, former Philadelphia mobster turned prison mentor George Martorano was set free October 5 in Florida as part of a compassionate release program.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.October 29, 2015
Health News
Phillies throw Halloween Bash for patients at CHOP
Last weekend, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia celebrated a seasonal party with the Philadelphia Phillies and a longstanding tradition, the Carousel Ball, that continues to advance the hospital facilities that make it a national leader in pediatric care.October 28, 2015
Flights
Republic Airlines plane that left PHL diverted to North Carolina
A Republic Airlines plane that left Philadelphia International Airport Wednesday afternoon was diverted to North Carolina for an emergency landing after a report of smoke in the cabin.October 28, 2015
Transportation
Philadelphia awarded $10.2 million grant from U.S. Department of Transportation
The city of Philadelphia has been awarded a $10,265,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support $35 million in infrastructure improvements, Mayor Nutter announced Friday.October 28, 2015
NFL
NFL fines two Steelers for cancer tributes against uniform policy
The National Football League doubled down on enforcement of its uniform policy Wednesday, fining two Pittsburgh Steelers for continuing their on-field cancer tributes after they were denied approval to do so earlier this month.October 28, 2015
Military
Massive DoD blimp breaks free, drifts over Pennsylvania
Hovering over the skies of Lancaster County on Wednesday afternoon, a giant unmanned, untethered balloon operated by the Department of Defense came loose and drifted north into Pennsylvania from its base at Maryland's Aberdeen Proving Ground.October 28, 2015
Accidents
Man killed, 3 injured in collision between car and SEPTA paratransit bus
One man was killed and three people were injured Wednesday night after a SEPTA paratransit bus collided with a car in the Cobbs Creek section of West Philadelphia.October 28, 2015
Development
Designers reveal final plan for LOVE Park renovation
The future look of Philadelphia's most iconic park is another step closer to taking shape after the project team for the LOVE Park redesign submitted its final design for the plaza earlier this week.October 25, 2015
Health News
Report: Antipsychotic drug rates high among Pa. juvenile offenders
A new report on the findings of a multi-year investigation reveals that Pennsylvania's juvenile justice system is prescribing antipsychotic drugs to teens at strikingly high rates that could expose them to serious health risks.Just In
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