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.
December 9, 2015
Investigation
PETA doubles reward for suspect who threw pig's head at Kensington mosque
As Philadelphia police continue to investigate a hate crime at the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society building in Kensington last Sunday, PETA announced Wednesday it will double the city's reward of $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect who threw a severed pig's head onto the property of the mosque.December 9, 2015
Cocktails
PLCB: Jack Daniels, Fireball top drinks in Pennsylvania
Everybody's friend is Jack Daniels in Philadelphia, according to an annual report released by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.December 9, 2015
Rehabilitation
Philadelphia launches new medical suite for child sex abuse victims
The city of Philadelphia has announced the opening of a unique new medical suite designed specifically as a resource to help victims of child sexual abuse and their families recover from physical and emotional trauma.December 9, 2015
Investigation
Police: Boy stuck classmates with hypodermic needle at Philadelphia school
Philadelphia police are investigating after a 7-year-old boy allegedly poked a female student and several other classmates with a hypodermic needle Wednesday morning at General George G. Mead Elementary School.December 6, 2015
Politics
Pa. Governor Wolf calls for resignation of Supreme Court Justice Eakin
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has called for the resignation of state Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin amid concerns that an attempt to appoint a new justice could sway the decision of a disciplinary court investigating Eakin's involvement in the Porngate email scandal.December 6, 2015
Wildlife
Eagle Cam survives Pa. budget crisis, will enter second season
With Pennsylvania's budget impasse entering its sixth month, a community of enthusiasts rallied to save the Game Commission's popular livestream of a bald eagle nest overlooking Codorus State Park in York County.December 6, 2015
Entertainment
In MTV survey, kids after millennials vote to name themselves 'The Founders'
As Generation Y and its associated millennial identity mature to a saturation point, the tastemakers at MTV took it upon themselves to get an early start on branding the next generation of youngsters to be flogged for their humanity whenever a scapegoat is needed and championed whenever hope for civilization is slim.December 6, 2015
Religion
Archdiocese of Philadelphia closes worship sites in Montco, Bucks
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Sunday that a pair of worship sites in Bucks County and Montgomery County will be closed due to apparent financial constraints and maintenance costs.December 6, 2015
Driving
Report: New Jersey drivers among the safest in United States
Despite a reputation for aggressiveness on the road, New Jersey drivers have earned one of the highest safety rankings in the nation based on an analysis of 2013 fatality statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Just In
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- 30th Street Station's South Concourse reopens as Amtrak readies to unveil new food and retail options
- Openings & Closings: Dick's House of Sport kicks off and a Graduate Hospital fast-casual staple wraps up
- Philly teachers union says it can prevent school closures with $25 million. The district says the cost is 12 times higher
- Philly planted 18,581 trees over past three years, placing it 'on track' to reach goals to grow canopy
- Fantasy football Week 10 start/sit advice
- Glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Baseball is coming to Citizens Bank Park
- Old City will celebrate the holidays with historic home tours on Elfreth's Alley and a car-free Third Street Sip & Stroll
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