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.
August 28, 2015
Inspirations
Waitress at N.J. pizzeria covers cancer patient's bill
More often than not, when restaurant bills make capture our attention, it's for all of the wrong reasons. At Brother's Pizza on Route 33 in Hamilton, New Jersey, however, a young waitress made a gesture Thursday night that helps shine light on the kinder side of humanity.August 28, 2015
Courts
Former State Police firearms instructor sentenced in fatal training accident
After retiring from the force earlier this year, a former firearms instructor for the Pennsylvania State Police was sentenced to two weeks in jail for an accidental shooting that killed a 26-year-old trooper in September 2014.August 28, 2015
Commercials
Carli Lloyd teams up with Xfinity for Triple Play commercial
Carli Lloyd recently teamed up with Comcast to a produce a new Xfinity Triple Play commercial that showcases her skills not just on the field, but in the home. Based on this display, she could very well be the smarthome accessory every American household covets.August 28, 2015
Lawsuit
Longboarder files excessive force lawsuit against Pennsylvania State Police
25-year-old Harrisburg resident spent 3 weeks in jail following May 16 altercationAugust 28, 2015
Odd News
Chronically late N.J. teacher: breakfast routine was downfall
For a teacher at New Jersey's Roosevelt Elementary School in River Edge, a combined 111 tardy days over a two-year period, attributed to his breakfast routine, nearly cost him a $90,000 a year job.August 28, 2015
NCAA Football
Rutgers dangling $100,000 for students in kickoff contest
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights open up their 2015 campaign against the Norfolk State Spartans next Saturday, Sept. 5, at noon.August 27, 2015
Weather
Weekend weather: Philadelphia, Jersey Shore, Rehoboth Beach
After celebrating National Dog Day earlier this week, it's fair to say that the dog days of summer are on their way out, with cooler temperatures are shorter days to arrive in the coming month.August 27, 2015
Investigations
Police: Car of Temple Law grad found dead had 'substantial amount of marijuana' inside
Police in New Castle County revealed Thursday night that the car in which Temple University law graduate Shazim Uppal was found dead carried a substantial amount of marijuana in it, suggesting it was likely a targeted attack.August 27, 2015
Investigations
Body of Barnegat man washes up on Long Beach Island
Authorities in Ocean County believe that suicide may be the cause of death in the discovery of a Barnegat man who washed up on a beach at Long Beach Island earlier this week.August 27, 2015
Crime
New Jersey doctor charged in alleged biting and groping of staff, patient
A New Jersey doctor is facing multiple charges after an investigation of claims made by several employees and a patient that he bit and touched them inappropriately in July.Just In
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