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.
October 30, 2015
Police
Philadelphia police officer pursuing suspect struck by patrol car
A Philadelphia police officer was struck by a patrol car Friday afternoon as authorities were pursuing a suspect West Philadelphia.October 30, 2015
Development
Apartments, public space slated for Festival Pier site
The site of a former incinerator and car impoundment lot at the intersection of Spring Garden Street and Columbus Boulevard will be converted into an apartment tower and several acres of public space, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation announced Friday after a quarterly board meeting.October 30, 2015
Sixers
Patti LaBelle goes all out in national anthem at Sixers home opener
Facing the Utah Jazz Friday night for their 2015-16 home opener, the Sixers and fans in attendance at the (sort of) Wells Fargo Center got a particularly, well, jazzy rendition of the national anthem from local music legend Patti LaBelle.October 29, 2015
Investigations
Former Clayton mayor Radio's death ruled a drowning
New Jersey State Police confirmed Thursday that autopsy results for former Clayton mayor Jeff Radio, whose body was found Tuesday on a Strathmere beach, show he died as a result of drowning.October 29, 2015
Health News
Phillies throw Halloween Bash for patients at CHOP
Last weekend, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia celebrated a seasonal party with the Philadelphia Phillies and a longstanding tradition, the Carousel Ball, that continues to advance the hospital facilities that make it a national leader in pediatric care.October 29, 2015
Courts
With 'Cowboy George' free, Martorano trickery may have changed course of Philly mob
After spending 32 years in federal institutions, former Philadelphia mobster turned prison mentor George Martorano was set free October 5 in Florida as part of a compassionate release program.October 29, 2015
Videos
N.J. student's classroom attack in Paterson goes viral, months later
Days after video surfaced of a South Carolina police officer forcefully throwing a student to the ground from her desk, a conservative blogger has brought renewed attention to a little-known video of a New Jersey student attacking a teacher in a Paterson classroom earlier this year.October 29, 2015
Videos
Surveillance video shows scene of deadly Waco biker shootout
New surveillance footage obtained by CNN shows the chaotic scene of the deadly May shootout between biker gangs at a restaurant in Waco, Texas, certain details of which have been shrouded in mystery for months.October 29, 2015
Music
WATCH: Jimmy Fallon in Philly for the Roots Walk of Fame induction
Earlier this week, hip-hop immortals the Roots were inducted onto the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame, part of a class that included jazz icon Billie Holiday and disco group the Trammps.October 28, 2015
NFL
NFL fines two Steelers for cancer tributes against uniform policy
The National Football League doubled down on enforcement of its uniform policy Wednesday, fining two Pittsburgh Steelers for continuing their on-field cancer tributes after they were denied approval to do so earlier this month.Just In
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