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 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.October 28, 2015
Military
Massive DoD blimp breaks free, drifts over Pennsylvania
Hovering over the skies of Lancaster County on Wednesday afternoon, a giant unmanned, untethered balloon operated by the Department of Defense came loose and drifted north into Pennsylvania from its base at Maryland's Aberdeen Proving Ground.October 28, 2015
Transportation
Philadelphia awarded $10.2 million grant from U.S. Department of Transportation
The city of Philadelphia has been awarded a $10,265,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support $35 million in infrastructure improvements, Mayor Nutter announced Friday.October 28, 2015
Flights
Republic Airlines plane that left PHL diverted to North Carolina
A Republic Airlines plane that left Philadelphia International Airport Wednesday afternoon was diverted to North Carolina for an emergency landing after a report of smoke in the cabin.October 28, 2015
Accidents
Man killed, 3 injured in collision between car and SEPTA paratransit bus
One man was killed and three people were injured Wednesday night after a SEPTA paratransit bus collided with a car in the Cobbs Creek section of West Philadelphia.October 25, 2015
Investigation
Police locate vehicle, suspect in West Goshen hit-and-run
West Goshen Police have located the striking vehicle and identified the driver in a hit-and-run incident that occurred Sunday afternoon, seriously injuring a Philadelphia man.October 25, 2015
Restaurants
Fishtown taco joint Heffe open for business
Northern Liberties has its fair share of Mexican restaurants for locals and visitors to get their fill of tacos, but options in neighboring Fishtown have been a little more sparse.October 25, 2015
NBA
WATCH: Nets rookie, a Chester native, surprises mom with new home
NBA rookie Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, a native of Chester, Pennsylvania, raised some eyebrows earlier this year when he spoke about how the astronomical cost of rent in New York City is too steep even by the standards of professional athletes (his salary is $1.3 million).October 25, 2015
Investigation
Police: Man stabbed near Philadelphia City Hall
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was stabbed in the neck near City Hall in Center City Sunday morning.October 25, 2015
Environment
Philadelphia Water takes on bottle litter with fountain kiosks
As part of the annual Head of the Schuylkill Regatta, Philadelphia Water unveiled a new network of water-filling stations aimed at reducing the city's carbon footprint and cutting down the amount of bottle litter strewn across its nationally acclaimed trails.Just In
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