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 25, 2015
Environment
Philadelphia Water takes on bottle litter with fountain kiosks
As part of the annual Head of the Schuylkill Regatta, Philadelphia Water unveiled a new network of water-filling stations aimed at reducing the city's carbon footprint and cutting down the amount of bottle litter strewn across its nationally acclaimed trails.October 25, 2015
Restaurants
Fishtown taco joint Heffe open for business
Northern Liberties has its fair share of Mexican restaurants for locals and visitors to get their fill of tacos, but options in neighboring Fishtown have been a little more sparse.October 25, 2015
Investigation
Police locate vehicle, suspect in West Goshen hit-and-run
West Goshen Police have located the striking vehicle and identified the driver in a hit-and-run incident that occurred Sunday afternoon, seriously injuring a Philadelphia man.October 25, 2015
Investigation
Police: Man stabbed near Philadelphia City Hall
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was stabbed in the neck near City Hall in Center City Sunday morning.October 25, 2015
NBA
WATCH: Nets rookie, a Chester native, surprises mom with new home
NBA rookie Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, a native of Chester, Pennsylvania, raised some eyebrows earlier this year when he spoke about how the astronomical cost of rent in New York City is too steep even by the standards of professional athletes (his salary is $1.3 million).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.October 24, 2015
Investigation
Police: Man stabbed teen girlfriend in North Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man allegedly stabbed his teenage girlfriend in North Philadelphia Friday night.October 24, 2015
Transportation
SkyTran lifts air taxis a step closer to reality
Air taxis of the near future aren't exactly straight out of "The Fifth Element," but California-based SkyTran's pilot program for an aerial mass transit system could be a big step toward proving the concept feasible.October 24, 2015
Exhibits
Franklin Institute debuts revamped SportsZone exhibit
This weekend, the Franklin Institute officially opened the doors to its revamped SportsZone exhibit, a popular attraction during a 15-year run that now boasts 21 activities to capture the advancements of sports science since the turn of the century.October 24, 2015
Accidents
Girl dies in tractor accident on Pennsylvania farm
Officials in Lancaster County announced that a young girl died on her family's Little Britain Township farm after she was run over by a tractor.Just In
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