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 29, 2015
Investigations
Former Clayton mayor Radio's death ruled a drowning
New Jersey State Police confirmed Thursday that autopsy results for former Clayton mayor Jeff Radio, whose body was found Tuesday on a Strathmere beach, show he died as a result of drowning.October 29, 2015
Courts
With 'Cowboy George' free, Martorano trickery may have changed course of Philly mob
After spending 32 years in federal institutions, former Philadelphia mobster turned prison mentor George Martorano was set free October 5 in Florida as part of a compassionate release program.October 29, 2015
Videos
Surveillance video shows scene of deadly Waco biker shootout
New surveillance footage obtained by CNN shows the chaotic scene of the deadly May shootout between biker gangs at a restaurant in Waco, Texas, certain details of which have been shrouded in mystery for months.October 29, 2015
Videos
N.J. student's classroom attack in Paterson goes viral, months later
Days after video surfaced of a South Carolina police officer forcefully throwing a student to the ground from her desk, a conservative blogger has brought renewed attention to a little-known video of a New Jersey student attacking a teacher in a Paterson classroom earlier this year.October 28, 2015
Military
Massive DoD blimp breaks free, drifts over Pennsylvania
Hovering over the skies of Lancaster County on Wednesday afternoon, a giant unmanned, untethered balloon operated by the Department of Defense came loose and drifted north into Pennsylvania from its base at Maryland's Aberdeen Proving Ground.October 28, 2015
Transportation
Philadelphia awarded $10.2 million grant from U.S. Department of Transportation
The city of Philadelphia has been awarded a $10,265,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support $35 million in infrastructure improvements, Mayor Nutter announced Friday.October 28, 2015
Flights
Republic Airlines plane that left PHL diverted to North Carolina
A Republic Airlines plane that left Philadelphia International Airport Wednesday afternoon was diverted to North Carolina for an emergency landing after a report of smoke in the cabin.October 28, 2015
NFL
NFL fines two Steelers for cancer tributes against uniform policy
The National Football League doubled down on enforcement of its uniform policy Wednesday, fining two Pittsburgh Steelers for continuing their on-field cancer tributes after they were denied approval to do so earlier this month.October 28, 2015
Accidents
Man killed, 3 injured in collision between car and SEPTA paratransit bus
One man was killed and three people were injured Wednesday night after a SEPTA paratransit bus collided with a car in the Cobbs Creek section of West Philadelphia.October 28, 2015
Development
Designers reveal final plan for LOVE Park renovation
The future look of Philadelphia's most iconic park is another step closer to taking shape after the project team for the LOVE Park redesign submitted its final design for the plaza earlier this week.Just In
- Report: Eagles are waiving Hollywood Brown
- Michael Wilbon says he ignored warning signs about his health. The ESPN host's story should be a wake-up call for others
- Academy of Natural Sciences museum closure prompts bill to fund Philly arts and cultural institutions
- City Council says it will investigate, but not eliminate, embattled sheriff's office
- 30th Street Station's South Concourse reopens as Amtrak readies to unveil new food and retail options
- 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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