Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

October 14, 2015

Investigation

Police: Facebook photo may have prompted Philly home invasion, murder

An investigation into a home invasion and fatal shooting in the Kingsessing neighborhood in West Philadelphia has police questioning whether the attack was motivated by a post the victim made to his Facebook page.

October 12, 2015

Health News

Former NFL player to launch smart mouthguard

Motivated by the loss of a good friend and teammate in high school, former Seattle Seahawks running back Michael Robinson set his mind to developing a way for athletes to protect themselves from overdoing it.

October 11, 2015

Investigation

Man critically injured in fall during fight outside Feltonville Rite Aid

Philadelphia police are investigating to determine the cause of a fight that broke out in the parking lot of a Rite Aid store in Feltonville Sunday morning, leaving one man critically injured after he struck his head on the pavement.

October 11, 2015

Politics

Steven Tyler threatens Trump with lawsuit over 'Dream On'

When it comes to intellectual property rights, not even friendship will deter Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler from hewing to the letter of the law.

October 11, 2015

Health News

CHOP opens specialty care, ambulatory surgery center in Glen Mills

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia cut the ribbon earlier this week for the grand opening of its new speciality care and ambulatory surgery center in Glen Mills, featuring more than 20 medical and surgical subspecialties that will provide same-day access to children in surrounding areas of Delaware County.

October 11, 2015

Investigation

Pemberton police investigate after body found inside clothing bin

Detectives in Pemberton Township, New Jersey, are investigating after a body was found inside of a clothing bin behind a convenience store on Sunday afternoon.

October 11, 2015

Musicians

The Roots' Questlove dishes on the band's 'social food formula'

“Every year, Philadelphians celebrate with homegrown hip-legends The Roots at their annual picnic, but it turns out the beloved band draws more than just crowds when it comes to food.

October 11, 2015

Investigation

Police: Two teens stabbed in South Philadelphia

Philadelphia police are investigating after two teenagers were stabbing in South Philadelphia Sunday night.

October 11, 2015

Investigation

Man in critical condition after shooting during attempted robbery

Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was shot and critically wounded during an attempted robbery in Northeast Philadelphia Saturday night.

October 11, 2015

Science

WATCH: Mysterious ripples found in infant solar system

Scientists monitoring a young star 32 light-years away from Earth have observed an unexplained series of ripples in the midst of their search for signs of forming planets.

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