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 11, 2015
Live Music
Philadelphia ranked the best city for live music
A new analysis of U.S. cities names Philadelphia the top location in the country for live music, with great venues, diverse genres and affordable ticket prices.November 8, 2015
Investigation
Police investigate homicide after man fatally shot in Camden
Police in Camden County are investigating after 44-year-old man was fatally shot early Sunday morning.November 8, 2015
Science
Wireless power? UPenn grad's company uBeam declassifies secrets to prove it
Some would say the possibility of reliable wireless charging technology in the very near future is a pipe dream, but a handful of companies are hard at work to make it possible. Meredith Perry, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and CEO of California-based uBeam, wants to pipe ultrasound beams at your device and pipe up her company's critics while she's at it.November 8, 2015
Videos
Big hits on Cowboys in Eagles' 'Lay the Hammer Down' video
As the Eagles seek revenge in their second bout against the Cowboys, the team has summarized its philosophy about the matchup very succinctly: "In life and in football, you're either the nail or the hammer."November 8, 2015
Investigation
Two stabbed at N.J. home of Wu-Tang Clan rapper RZA
Police in Millstone, New Jersey, are investigating after two people were stabbed Saturday morning at the home of Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA, officials said.November 8, 2015
Accidents
Small boat sinks in Delaware River, workers rescued by nearby barge
A pair of workers for Paulsboro-based Miller Environmental Group are recovering Sunday after their boat sank overnight in the Delaware River near the Burlington Bristol Bridge.November 8, 2015
Traffic
Traffic alert: I-676, Vine St. Expressway closures continue this week
For another week, I-676 will be closed overnight from Monday through Thursday night as repairs are made to structurally deficient bridges over the expressway.November 8, 2015
Development
Philadelphia Land Bank sets targets for thousands of vacant lots
Philadelphia's burgeoning Land Bank achieved an important step this week after a coalition of advocates set clear targets for transferring thousands of vacant, city-owned properties for productive redevelopment.November 7, 2015
Courts
'Serial' protagonist Adnan Syed gains ground in appeal of 1999 murder
The man at the center of the Peabody Award-winning podcast 'Serial' sealed an encouraging legal victory Friday after a Baltimore judge granted his motion to re-open his case and admit evidence supporting his alibi in the 1999 death of his girlfriend Hae Min Lee.November 7, 2015
GoFundMe
WIP host Innes raises thousands on GoFundMe for Dallas women's shelter
94 WIP afternoon host Josh Innes launched a GoFundMe page to raise money for Genesis Women's Shelter in Dallas.Just In
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