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 15, 2016
Wildlife
'Squirrel mom' from New Jersey decries charges for nursing furry orphans
A New Jersey woman who welcomed a family of squirrels into her home in Howell says "it doesn't make sense" that she should be charged and fined for rescuing the animals from their probable death in the wild.January 15, 2016
Arrests
Montco man facing child pornography charges after detective acts on tip
A Montgomery County man is facing felony charges related to internet child pornography after a county detective acted on an incriminating tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.January 15, 2016
Lifestyle
Maps compare size of massive Fairmount Park to Central Park, Grand Canyon, etc.
Philadelphia is lucky to have an outdoor recreational space as sprawling and comprehensive as the Fairmount Park system, whose 6.4 square miles and 4,100 acres includes museums, trails, The Mann Center, playgrounds, and an unlimited supply of natural beauty.January 15, 2016
Investigation
Police: Construction worker dies after falling into Delaware River
Philadelphia police are investigating to determine what caused a construction worker to fatally fall into the Delaware River Thursday night after briefly disappearing from a job site at Pier 78.January 15, 2016
Investigation
Police: Man posing as inspector tells residents Philly will demolish their properties
The Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections and the 22nd Police District have issued a public notice warning of a man who has been approaching city residents and claiming that their properties are going to be demolished by the city.January 14, 2016
Investigation
Police: Woman killed in Trenton fire fell asleep with lit cigarette
A 75-year-old Trenton woman who was killed Thursday afternoon in a fire at her senior living facility fell asleep while smoking a cigarette in her unit, according to investigators.January 14, 2016
CHOP
CHOP study finds kidney stones on the rise among U.S. youth
A new study led by researchers from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia reports an alarming rise in the incidence of kidney stones among American youth, specifically females and African-Americans, in a trend that breaks with the historical pattern of high risk among middle-aged white men.January 14, 2016
Courts
Colombian drug lord 'Papa Grande' gets 11-year prison sentence in New Jersey
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey sentenced Salomon Camacho Mora, a notorious Colombian drug lord and former associate of the late Pablo Escobar, to 11 years in a U.S. prison Wednesday after he pleaded guilty last year to conspiring to traffic cocaine.January 14, 2016
Entertainment
'Harry Potter' cast posts moving tributes to late Alan Rickman
Legendary British actor Alan Rickman, whose versatility and inspiring presence earned him a range of defining roles, died Thursday at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer. As Professor Snape, the multigenerational star became an icon among the hardcore fanbase of the Harry Potter franchise and, fittingly, castmate Daniel Radcliffe took a moment to reflect on Rickman's kindness and commitment to supporting his growth as an actor.January 14, 2016
Restaurants
South Philly restaurateur launches GoFundMe to open local BBQ joint
Michael Strauss, the man behind the popular Taproom on 19th gastropub in South Philadelphia, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to bring a new BBQ restaurant to the neighborhood.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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