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.
January 28, 2016
City Council
Hackers fabricate Philippines robbery report of Philadelphia City Councilman
An alarming report that Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, of the 2nd District, was robbed at gunpoint in the Philippines this week turns out to have been a phishing scam deployed by hackers who broke into an old e-mail account.January 28, 2016
Environment
Sonic boom responsible for earthquake reports in South Jersey
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed Thursday afternoon that multiple reports of a possible earthquake or series of tremors in counties along the New Jersey coast were attributable to a sonic boom that occurred nearby Hammonton in Atlantic County.January 28, 2016
Patient Care
Patients rank Drexel, PCOM doctors among best in U.S.
Doctors who attended medical school at Drexel University and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine have been voted among the best in the United States, according to an annual analysis of patient reviews and ratings.January 28, 2016
Arrests
Wildwood Crest man arrested for distributing heroin laced with Fentanyl
Authorities in Cape May County have arrested a Wildwood Crest man who allegedly distributed heroin laced with Fentanyl, the powerful synthetic narcotic linked to a rash of overdoses in the county over the past year.January 28, 2016
Investigation
Nine Rowan students charged with theft of $35,000 in 'Boro Bucks'
Authorities in Glassboro, N.J. have charged nine students at Rowan University for the alleged theft of more than $35,000 in a scheme to pad university debit card accounts through bogus returns at a local convenience store.January 28, 2016
Humor
Pornhub: Philly had a busy Sunday during blizzard
Cabin fever is a well-known claustrophobic response to being stuck indoors for any number of reasons. Last weekend, as the Eastern U.S. got slammed by the record-breaking winter storm Jonas, populations in major cities found themselves restlessly looking for ways to fill their time. Some watched TV, some went sledding and others enjoyed a visit to the 59th most popular website in the United States: Pornhub.January 27, 2016
Casinos
Borgata reveals flashy $50 million plan for property enhancements
As New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie advocates for the state to take over finances in ailing Atlantic City, one of the resort town's most resilient casinos is pushing forward with a major investment in property enhancements over the coming year.January 27, 2016
Investigation
Evesham police investigate suspicious luring attempts in South Jersey
Police in Evesham Township, N.J. are investigating after receiving reports that a suspect possibly attempted to lure juveniles into his car at two separate locations earlier this month.January 27, 2016
Universities
La Salle cuts ribbon on brand new building for business school
After more than two years of anticipation, students and faculty at La Salle University's School of Business finally inaugurated their new home Tuesday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the state-of-the-art, $35 million facility in North Philadelphia.January 27, 2016
Evacuations
Atlantic City airport briefly evacuated due to bomb scare
Authorities briefly evacuated the Atlantic City International Airport Wednesday afternoon as investigators assessed a potential explosive device inside the facility, officials said.Just In
- LeBron James ruled out for Sixers-Raptors on Thursday
- 30th Street Station's South Concourse reopens as Amtrak readies to unveil new food and retail options
- Openings & Closings: Dick's House of Sport kicks off and a Graduate Hospital fast-casual staple wraps up
- Philly teachers union says it can prevent school closures with $25 million. The district says the cost is 12 times higher
- Philly planted 18,581 trees over past three years, placing it 'on track' to reach goals to grow canopy
- Fantasy football Week 10 start/sit advice
- Glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Baseball is coming to Citizens Bank Park
- Old City will celebrate the holidays with historic home tours on Elfreth's Alley and a car-free Third Street Sip & Stroll
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