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 4, 2015
Courts
Two N.J. couples indicted in Medicaid, food stamp fraud
Two couples from Ocean County, New Jersey, were indicted this week on charges of underreporting their income in order to obtain hundreds of thousands of dollars in public assistance, prosecutors announced.December 4, 2015
Arrests
Bucks County man busted for pot farm spotted by National Guard helicopter
After an investigation lasting several months, a Bucks County man has been arrested in connection to a marijuana farm that was observed in May by a New Jersey National Guard helicopter flying overhead in Falls Township, officials said.December 4, 2015
Porngate
Philadelphia DA reassigns three prosecutors implicated in Porngate
Amid the widening controversy over a trove of offensive e-mails circulated in the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office, Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams announced on Friday the reassignment of three prosecutors who were part of a group exchanging the explicit messages.December 4, 2015
Pediatrics
Pediatrician demonstrates 'The Hold' that soothes shrieking babies
For all the love and warmth that newborns bring into the world, their seemingly uncontrollable sobbing is at timesDecember 3, 2015
Essays
Former Eagles cheerleader writes on overcoming epilepsy
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological condition in the United States, affecting approximately 1 in 26 people at some point in their lifetime. Estimates range between 1.3 and 2.8 million Americans who have some form of the seizure disorder, which disrupts electrical communication between neurons and is typically treated through anticonvulsive drug therapy.December 3, 2015
Investigation
Police: Norwegian man arrested in bomb threat at Philadelphia International Airport
Officials have arrested a Norwegian man in connection to a reported bomb threat at Philadelphia International Airport Thursday afternoon, authorities confirmed.December 3, 2015
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia exploring reforms to 'outmoded' bail system
Prompted by national concerns over the effectiveness and equity of the U.S. criminal justice system, Philadelphia has joined several American cities to consider reforming a bail system that crowds jails and leaves many nonviolent and first-time offenders stuck awaiting trial behind bars.December 3, 2015
Obituaries
Former Jersey Shore man, victim of San Bernardino massacre, warned of online threat
A former resident of New Jersey was among the 14 victims identified Thursday in the deadly San Bernardino massacre that marked the deadliest incident of gun violence in the United States in three years.December 3, 2015
Architecture
Chestnut Hill's Vanna Venturi House nearing historic designation
One of Chestnut Hill's most widely cherished and critically praised homes appears to be on track for designation to the city's Register of Historic Places after the Philadelphia Historical Commission accepted a nomination for the Vanna Venturi House earlier this week.December 3, 2015
Education
Five new charter schools coming to Philadelphia with $10.5 million PSP grant
After Philadelphia's School Reform Commission approved the creation of five new charter schools last winter, the nonprofit organizations opening those schools will receive a combined $10.5 million in funding through grants from the Philadelphia School Partnership.Just In
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