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.
September 12, 2015
Utilities
Officials respond to 48-inch water main break near former Tastykake site
Work crews responded Saturday night to a 48-inch water main break near the site of the former Tastykake Factory.September 11, 2015
Courts
Federal prosecutors look to drop charges against Temple professor
Federal prosecutors filed a motion at the U.S. attorney's office in Philadelphia Friday seeking to drop charges against a Temple University physics professor accused of scheming to provide secret U.S. technology China.September 11, 2015
Investigation
Body of missing N.J. man found in Florida trash can
A New Jersey man who has been missing since July 31 was identified Friday after police in Lake Worth, Florida, discovered his body in a trash can on Wednesday.September 11, 2015
Health News
Cancer patient receives world's first 3D-printed Titanium rib cage
In the latest example of an innovative leap forward, a cancer patient in Spain has become the world's first recipient of a 3D-printed Titanium rib cage and sternumSeptember 11, 2015
Universities
Black university in Ohio removes Bill Cosby's name from building
In the ongoing backlash against actor and comedian Bill Cosby, another university will end its association with the benefactor, who has been accused of sexual assault by more than 45 women in instances extending as far back as the 1960's.September 11, 2015
Appliances
Blogger turns minifridge into functional Gameboy
Given the kinds of problem-solving and cooperation skills video games can teach us to utilize, the bad rap gamers tend to get for being lazy isn't particularly fair or even true. One Canadian blogger noted for making creative modifications has concocted the perfect device to mock those who would bash the habits of gamers: a Gameboy minifridge.September 11, 2015
Shooting
FBI agents fatally shoot Delco man during child pornography raid
FBI agents executing a search warrant at a home in Delaware County on Friday fatally shot a man suspected of involvement in a child pornography ring, officials said.September 11, 2015
NFL
History says papal visit improves Eagles' Super Bowl chances
E-marketing firm MAASSMedia finds positive correlation between papal visits to a city and professional sports success the following yearSeptember 10, 2015
Campbell's
Keurig debuts Campbell Soup K-Cups
Keurig Green Mountain unveiled K-Cup pods and soup packets from Camden-based Campbell's Soup.September 10, 2015
Courts
Virginia man pleads guilty in abduction of Philadelphia woman
A Virginia man faces up to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to kidnapping a woman off of a Philadelphia street and taking her to Maryland before federal agents intervened, the United States Department of Justice announced.Just In
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