Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

August 8, 2015

Politics

Donald Trump splits with top strategist Roger Stone

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's latest controversial remarks appear to have cost him the allegiance and support of his top campaign strategist, Roger Stone, as mounting criticism further alienates him from mainstream conservatives.

August 7, 2015

Planes

American Airlines plane makes emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport

An engine fire on an American Airlines passenger plane forced an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday night, officials said.

August 7, 2015

Papal Visit

Local universities announce canceled classes for papal visit

With the World Meeting of Families 2015 quickly approaching, the city of Philadelphia is still working out the logistical details that will help make Pope Francis' visit on September 26-27 go as smoothly as possible for everyone involved and affected.

August 7, 2015

Shooting

DA: Cinnaminson teen fatally shot by police stole 81 guns from shop

DA: Cinnaminson teen fatally shot by police stole 81 guns

August 7, 2015

Telecom

Verizon drops annual contracts, unveils new rate plans

Telecom giant Verizon announced Friday that it will ditch its two-year cell phone service contracts in favor of a new plan that allows customers to choose from a range of tiered data packages that are priced according to usage across multiple devices.

August 7, 2015

Shootings

Police: One man killed, two injured in Kensington shooting

One man was killed and two others were injured in triple shooting in Kensington Friday afternoon, Philadelphia police said.

August 7, 2015

Beauty

Cosmetics maker Sephora testing out $10 subscription boxes

Cosmetics chain Sephora is gearing up to launch a test run of a subscription-based service that will send collections of its products to the doorsteps of customers for a monthly fee of $10.

August 7, 2015

Snacks

Tastykake launches new line of Mini Cupcakes

Philadelphia's favorite pastry maker, Tastykake, is expanding its delicious roster of treats with a brand new line of Mini Cupcakes that will make you think twice before you reflexively yoink a packet of Butterscotch Krimpets next time you're at the supermarket.

August 7, 2015

Crime

Former Eagle Irving Fryar convicted in N.J. mortgage scam

Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Irving Fryar has been found guilty of a mortgage scam in New Jersey and could now face up to 10 years in prison.

August 6, 2015

Investigations

Video: Police seek suspect for aggravated assault in Glenwood

Philadelphia's Northwest Detective Division is seeking help from the public to locate a suspect in an aggravated assault that occurred in Glenwood late on Tuesday night, August 4.

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