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 2, 2015
Eagles
Sam Bradford pranked by Robert Griffin III in new Nissan commercial
Earlier this week, Eagles writer Jimmy Kempski entertained the hypothetical of whether the Eagles would be interested in pursuing Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III after the former number 2 overall pick was given a backup role in Washington.September 2, 2015
Health Care
Report: 307,000 veterans died awaiting VA health care
A new report issued Wednesday by the Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General revealed that 307,000 veterans in the United States died while awaiting applications for care.September 2, 2015
Grants
Pennsylvania receives $2.19 million federal grant for pipeline safety
The state of Pennsylvania has been awarded a $2.19 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration to ramp up pipeline inspections and enforcement of regulations, officials announced Wednesday.September 2, 2015
Technology
Sony touts world's first smartphone with 4K display
In a world where Samsung and Apple products dominate smartphone sales by a sizeable margin, other device makers are compelled to innovate at an accelerated pace in order to appeal to consumers and carve out a profitable place in the market.August 30, 2015
Apparel
BauBax travel jacket nets over $7 million on Kickstarter
The creators of the Baubax Travel Jacket asked for $20,000 on Kickstarter, but have racked up a whopping $7,125,169 with the help of 36,077 backers since July 7. It officially became the most funded clothing project in the history of crowdfunding.August 30, 2015
Jersey Shore
Five reasons September at the Jersey Shore is still awesome
Keep the summer spirit alive for another monthAugust 30, 2015
Arrests
Suspected drunk driver arrested after deadly crash in Northeast Philadelphia
Philadelphia police have arrested a suspected drunk driver who rear-ended another vehicle in Northeast Philadelphia Sunday morning, killing one man and seriously injuring a female passenger.August 30, 2015
Investigation
Off-duty Philadelphia police officer killed in hit-and-run, suspect in custody
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer died Sunday afternoon of injuries sustained in a hit-and-run crash.August 30, 2015
Obituaries
Friends, co-workers remember slain West Chester teen
Cristian Santiago, 17, was killed in a sham drug August 20 in East Bradford TownshipAugust 30, 2015
Obituaries
Legendary horror director Wes Craven dies at age 76
Director of 'Scream,' 'Nightmare on Elm Street' succumbs to brain cancer in his Los Angeles homeJust In
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- Two Philly charter schools were recommended for nonrenewal. Here’s what happens next
- Five takeaways from Josh Harris and Bob Myers' press conference following Daryl Morey's departure
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