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 8, 2015

Investigation

Pa. youth mental health facility ordered shut amid sexual abuse allegations

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services announced Thursday it will revoke the license of Zelienople-based Glade Run Lutheran Services amid allegations of child sexual abuse and other employee misconduct within the organization.

October 8, 2015

TV

Netflix to raise subscription price by $1

For the second time in the last two years, Netflix will raise its subscription price to sustain revenue growth and cover the expanding cost of programming for its TV and film offerings.

October 8, 2015

Investigation

FBI, Philly police seek female suspect in Center City bank robbery

The Philadelphia Police Department and the FBI are seeking help from the public to identify and locate a female suspect responsible for robbing a TD Bank in Center City last Saturday.

October 8, 2015

Jersey Shore

Christie files eminent domain action against Margate over coastal protection

As New Jersey's coastal towns prepared last week for the possibility of an encounter with Hurricane Joaquin, Governor Chris Christie took particular aim at residents of Margate, calling them "amongst the most selfish people in the state" for their refusal to embrace sand dune construction projects that would guard against storm surges and flooding.

October 8, 2015

Videos

WATCH: Hikers survive plunge from suspension bridge

Four French hikers are lucky to be alive after tempting the fate of a rickety suspension bridge over Great Walk Lake in New Zealand.

October 8, 2015

Condiments

Local bacon jam company to double footprint with new distributor

If you've never heard of bacon jam before, you are in for a great milestone and you may start to see more of it around in the near future.

October 8, 2015

Investigation

Police: Man stabbed during attempted robbery in Southwest Philadelphia

Philadelphia police are investigating after a 62-year-old business owner was stabbed repeatedly during an attempted robbery in Southwest Philadelphia Thursday afternoon.

October 7, 2015

Bakeries

Loafing around: Five great bread bakeries in Philadelphia

Carbohydrates often get a bad rap as diet-breaking comfort consumption, mistakenly labeled as empty calories, yet life without them, even in moderation, can be pretty bleak.

October 7, 2015

Development

Commission approves master plan for Live! Hotel & Casino

A proposal for to build a second casino in Philadelphia took a step forward Tuesday after the city's Planning Commission approved the master plan for the Live! Hotel & Casino at the sports complex in South Philadelphia.

October 7, 2015

Accidents

Three teens seriously injured in Northeast Philly car crash

Philadelphia police are investigating a crash in Northeast Philadelphia that left three teenagers fighting for their lives late on Wednesday afternoon.

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