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 11, 2015
Investigation
Pemberton police investigate after body found inside clothing bin
Detectives in Pemberton Township, New Jersey, are investigating after a body was found inside of a clothing bin behind a convenience store on Sunday afternoon.October 11, 2015
Investigation
Man critically injured in fall during fight outside Feltonville Rite Aid
Philadelphia police are investigating to determine the cause of a fight that broke out in the parking lot of a Rite Aid store in Feltonville Sunday morning, leaving one man critically injured after he struck his head on the pavement.October 10, 2015
Film
Bryan Cranston wants to play Marvel villain
Bryan Cranston's career catapulted with the AMC original series 'Breaking Bad' and it seems his success playing the dark role of meth-dealing Walter White has him searching for another villain opportunity.October 10, 2015
Health News
Study: Gas drilling, premature births linked in Pennsylvania
According to a study released earlier this week, women in Pennsylvania have a higher risk of premature births and high-risk pregnancies when they are exposed to unconventional natural gas development, otherwise known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.October 10, 2015
Restaurants
With Philly expansion, hospitality firm to add, bolster local restaurants
After a five-year wait, Pittsburgh-based hospitality firm Sofranko Advisory Group has decided the time is right to expand to Philadelphia, where it plans to create new opportunities for restaurants and help existing eateries survive.October 10, 2015
Arson
Arsonist sets three cars on fire in Montgomery County
Montgomery County police are seeking a suspect in a string of arsons over the past few days in which three cars were set ablaze, officials said.October 10, 2015
Telecom
Jim Kenney joins U.S. mayors in letter slamming Verizon
Philadelphia's mayoral frontrunner put his signature alongside 13 U.S. mayors this week criticizing telecom giant Verizon for allegedly failing to meet its contractual obligations and legislative deadlines in rolling out Fios to additional service areas.October 10, 2015
Courts
New Jersey man sentenced for relationship with teen, police chase
A South Jersey man will spend six years in state prison after he was sentenced Friday in connection to an inappropriate relationship with a teenage girl and a police chase in November 2013.October 10, 2015
Search
Missing teen with autism found safe by police
Connor David Baur, 16, was found safe by police in Willistown TownshipOctober 9, 2015
Legislation
Mayor Nutter backs bill to ban cigarette sales in drug stores
A new bill introduced by Philadelphia Councilwoman Marian Tasco and backed by Mayor Michael Nutter would ban the sale of tobacco products in any establishments offering "health services," a push that Nutter spokesman Mark McDonald says would cut tobacco sales by 6 percent in the city.Just In
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- 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
- Fantasy football Week 10 start/sit advice
- Free steering wheel locks will be given away in Chinatown on Nov. 16
- 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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