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 10, 2015
Police
Philadelphia police officer injured in struggle with burglary suspect
A Philadelphia police officer was injured Thursday afternoon while attempting to arrest a burglary suspect in the Spring Garden section of the city, officials said.December 10, 2015
Apartments
Report: Rent for 1-bedrooms in Philly plummeted in 2015
In an annual report on more than 1 million active rental listings in the United States, Philadelphia recorded the nation's fourth largest drop in the price of 1-bedroom units. According to Zumper's National Rent Report, Philadelphia had a - 5.3 percent annual rent change in 1-bedroom listings, with an average price of $1,240.December 10, 2015
Criminal Justice
Study: New Jersey's 'enhanced' eyewitness testimony instructions too potent
A new study on the role of eyewitness testimony, considered one of the crucial pillars to mount a case in court, finds that a set of jury instructions adopted by the state of New Jersey may be working too well and, in the process, exonerating guilty defendants.December 9, 2015
Investigation
Police: Boy stuck classmates with hypodermic needle at Philadelphia school
Philadelphia police are investigating after a 7-year-old boy allegedly poked a female student and several other classmates with a hypodermic needle Wednesday morning at General George G. Mead Elementary School.December 9, 2015
Restaurants
Five great spots for wood-fired pizza in Philly
Whenever dinner plans don't materialize on time, pizza is your obvious fail-safe that never ends up feeling like a fallback option.December 9, 2015
Cocktails
PLCB: Jack Daniels, Fireball top drinks in Pennsylvania
Everybody's friend is Jack Daniels in Philadelphia, according to an annual report released by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.December 9, 2015
Rehabilitation
Philadelphia launches new medical suite for child sex abuse victims
The city of Philadelphia has announced the opening of a unique new medical suite designed specifically as a resource to help victims of child sexual abuse and their families recover from physical and emotional trauma.December 9, 2015
Investigation
PETA doubles reward for suspect who threw pig's head at Kensington mosque
As Philadelphia police continue to investigate a hate crime at the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society building in Kensington last Sunday, PETA announced Wednesday it will double the city's reward of $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect who threw a severed pig's head onto the property of the mosque.December 6, 2015
Investigation
Police: Man, woman stabbed at motel in Atlantic City
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