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 9, 2015
Health News
'Sexting' is widespread among adults, Drexel researchers find
Sexually charged text messages are not just the worrisome pastime of promiscuous teens, according to a team of researchers at Drexel University who surveyed 870 people between the ages of 18 and 82.August 9, 2015
Real Estate
New Jersey starts HomeSaver program to help families in foreclosure
To help families facing foreclosure due to severe negative equity, mortgage rate increases and financial hardship, the state is launching a new program backed by $17 million in federal aid to provide no-interest loans up to $50,000August 9, 2015
Missing
Police recover body of missing Brooklyn man in Delaware River
The body of a Brooklyn man who went missing after a tubing incident in the Delaware River on Saturday was recovered by a search team Sunday afternoon, officials said.August 8, 2015
Philanthropy
After trade, Hamels Foundation pledges commitment to Philadelphia
Educational nonprofit will continue to operate in PhillyAugust 8, 2015
Airlines
Delta launches 'CEO treatment' for some frequent fliers
In an effort to provide its top customers a travel experience typically reserved for the uber rich, Delta Airlines has launched a new program enabling "Diamond Medallion" frequent flyers to upgrade their flights to private jet accommodationAugust 8, 2015
Crime
Police: 1 man killed, 2 injured in North Philadelphia shooting
Philadelphia police are investigating after a triple shooting left one man dead and two others injured in North Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon.August 8, 2015
Videos
WATCH: Trenton EMT goes viral with flawless 'Whip/Nae Nae'
During National Night Out 2015, Trenton EMT Michael Torres gave a serious go at the dance routine that has taken the nation by storm since rapper Silentó released 'Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)' in April.August 8, 2015
Celebrities
Nicki Minaj makes special appearance at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Nicki Minaj makes special appearance at Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaAugust 8, 2015
Crime
New Jersey dad stabbed after intervening in fight involving son
A New Jersey man was stabbed in the stomach Saturday after intervening in a fight between his son and three other teenage boys, authorities said.August 8, 2015
Police
Deptford man takes his own life after lengthy police standoff
A lengthy police standoff in Deptford ended with a man committing suicide after barricading himself inside his home on Saturday afternoon, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office said on Sunday.Just In
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