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 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
Health News
Report: Antipsychotic drug rates high among Pa. juvenile offenders
A new report on the findings of a multi-year investigation reveals that Pennsylvania's juvenile justice system is prescribing antipsychotic drugs to teens at strikingly high rates that could expose them to serious health risks.October 24, 2015
Transportation
SkyTran lifts air taxis a step closer to reality
Air taxis of the near future aren't exactly straight out of "The Fifth Element," but California-based SkyTran's pilot program for an aerial mass transit system could be a big step toward proving the concept feasible.October 24, 2015
Threats
N.J. candidate Chintall receives death threat carried by arrow
Police in West Deptford, New Jersey, are investigating after former mayor and current township committee candidate Ray Chintall received a death threat this week in the form of an arrow containing a hostile message.October 24, 2015
SEPTA
SEPTA approves two new sustainability projects
In an effort to cut energy consumption and improve the resilience of its facilities, the board of SEPTA approved two new sustainability projects Friday that will be completed over the next two years.October 24, 2015
Music
David Bowie plans January release for new album 'Blackstar'
Legendary English rocker David Bowie is slated to release another signature, space-themed album in the coming months, but this time he's taking a decidedly jazzy turn.October 24, 2015
Exhibits
Franklin Institute debuts revamped SportsZone exhibit
This weekend, the Franklin Institute officially opened the doors to its revamped SportsZone exhibit, a popular attraction during a 15-year run that now boasts 21 activities to capture the advancements of sports science since the turn of the century.October 24, 2015
Accidents
Girl dies in tractor accident on Pennsylvania farm
Officials in Lancaster County announced that a young girl died on her family's Little Britain Township farm after she was run over by a tractor.October 24, 2015
Investigation
Police: Man stabbed teen girlfriend in North Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man allegedly stabbed his teenage girlfriend in North Philadelphia Friday night.October 23, 2015
Investigation
Parents claim woman pulled gun on students at North Philly school
Several parents of children at Bayard Taylor Elementary in North Philadelphia appeared at the school Friday morning to demand greater safety after they claim a woman pulled a gun on four students during an argument Thursday afternoon.Just In
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