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 7, 2015
Health News
Officials: Nurse reuses syringe to administer flu shots for N.J. pharma company
Dozens of employees at West Windsor, New Jersey-based Otsuka Pharmaceuticals have been advised to take blood tests after officials say a nurse contracted to administer the company's flu shots reused a syringe for multiple vaccinations.October 7, 2015
Courts
Suspects in Jewelers Row kidnapping, beating plead guilty
Two suspects in the alleged kidnapping and beating of a Center City jewelry store employee last April pleaded guilty in court Wednesday to the attack.October 7, 2015
Police
No charges after lockdown at Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia police announced Wednesday that there will be no charges filed in connection to the lockdown at Community College of Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.October 7, 2015
Development
Supermarket, apartments approved for lot behind Divine Lorraine
Last month, Philadelphians got their first look inside the massive, $44 million Divine Lorraine restoration project, which will include more than 100 residential units, retail space and a ground-level "Vetri caliber" restaurant.October 7, 2015
Bakeries
Loafing around: Five great bread bakeries in Philadelphia
Carbohydrates often get a bad rap as diet-breaking comfort consumption, mistakenly labeled as empty calories, yet life without them, even in moderation, can be pretty bleak.October 7, 2015
Development
Commission approves master plan for Live! Hotel & Casino
A proposal for to build a second casino in Philadelphia took a step forward Tuesday after the city's Planning Commission approved the master plan for the Live! Hotel & Casino at the sports complex in South Philadelphia.October 4, 2015
Health News
Volunteer ambulance corps waning in Pa., N.J.
After generations of volunteer EMTs serving as fixtures in communities throughout the United States, the future of ambulance corps has reached a point of distress as financial uncertainty, intensive training and new alliances wipe out what remains of traditional ambulance services.October 4, 2015
Health News
CVS offers anti-overdose drug without prescription in New Jersey
The lifesaving anti-overdose drug hailed as a major breakthrough in countering the growing U.S. heroin is now available to customers at CVS locations in New Jersey without a prescription.October 4, 2015
Investigation
Two men killed in Strawberry Mansion shooting
Philadelphia police are investigating after two men were fatally shot in the Strawberry Mansion section of the city early Sunday morning.October 4, 2015
Accidents
Swarthmore student dies after fall from cliff behind campus
A student at Swarthmore College died Saturday after falling from a cliff in a wooded area located behind the school's suburban Philadelphia campus.Just In
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