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.
November 14, 2015
Technology
Center for Digital Government ranks Philly best in tech utilization
In an annual survey conducted by the Center for Digital Government, Philadelphia has been named the best city in the United States for technology utilization.November 14, 2015
Miracles
Paris man saved by smartphone in stadium explosions
In the wake of the brutal terrorist attacks that killed at least 127 people across Paris Friday night, one man who was walking outside the Stade de France during the explosions that rocked Stade de France Friday night says he was saved from flying shrapnel by his smartphone.November 14, 2015
Rescues
Two fishermen rescued by Coast Guard in Great Egg Harbor
Two fishermen were rescued by a helicopter from the Coast Guard Air Station in Atlantic City Friday as their boat was sinking in Great Egg Harbor east of Somers Point.November 14, 2015
Environment
Philadelphia opens sixth Sanitation Convenience Center in Port Richmond
The Philadelphia Streets Department held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Port Richmond Friday to debut the city's sixth Sanitation Convenience Center, one of a series of facilities designed to provide residents an accessible place to discard various types of waste.November 14, 2015
Investigations
Two critically injured in pair of overnight Philly shootings
Philadelphia police are investigating after two men were critically injured a pair of separate overnight shootings.November 14, 2015
Courts
N.J. hunter admits staging scene of illegal black bear kill
A New Jersey hunter has come clean about illegally killing an American black bear out of state hunting season and staging a "kill site" in New York in an attempt to deceive officials.November 14, 2015
Security
London terminal evacuated after 'suspicious article' found
The North Terminal of London's Gatwick Airport was evacuated Saturday morning after a "suspicious article" was found in a man's luggage, officials said.November 14, 2015
Parks
LOVE Your Park Day kicks off in Philadelphia with citywide volunteer clean-ups
Philadelphia is fortunate to have such an amazing array of public parks spread throughout the city. On Saturday, in an effort to join communities and keep these public green spaces clean, the department of Parks & Recreation and the Fairmount Park Conservancy are celebrating LOVE your Park Fall Service Day.November 13, 2015
Arrests
Two arrested in murder of teen on bike in Strawberry Mansion
Philadelphia police announced the arrest of two suspects Friday in the murder of 16-year-old Saleem West, who was fatally shot in a hail of gunfire November 1 in the Strawberry Mansion section of the city.November 13, 2015
Courts
'Dirty Block' gang leader admits role in heroin trafficking conspiracy
The leader of the Atlantic City criminal street gang known as the 'Dirty Block' has confessed to his role in a heroin trafficking conspiracy and possessing a firearm as a felon, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced Thursday.Just In
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