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 2, 2015
TV
Controversial 'Peeple' app foretold on 'It's Always Sunny'
As critics and the public discuss the potential calamities of the upcoming Peeple app, revealed this week as a Yelp-style rating service for human beings, it turns out that our beloved local sitcom "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" predicted something like this would come to pass in an episode earlier this year.October 1, 2015
Courts
Deptford police officer found guilty of murdering friend
A police officer from southern New Jersey was found guilty of murder Thursday in the shooting death of his friend in January 2013.October 1, 2015
Indictment
Philadelphia man indicted in alleged social media fraud scheme
A Philadelphia man was indicted Thursday for an alleged fraud scheme involving bad checks and solicitation on social media, federal prosecutors announced.October 1, 2015
Arrests
Philadelphia 'Purse Man' charged with trafficking in counterfeit goods
A Philadelphia man known for selling designer purses and sneakers in the Germantown section of the city has been charged with trafficking in counterfeits, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.October 1, 2015
Education
Philadelphia School District proposes massive restructuring plan
The School District of Philadelphia unveiled a broad set of proposals Thursday that would impact 5,000 students and about 15 schools if approved by the Philadelphia School Reform Commission.September 30, 2015
Accidents
Man struck by SEPTA train at Fern Rock Station
SEPTA officials are investigating after a man in his twenties was struck by a commuter train Wednesday afternoon at Fern Rock Station.September 30, 2015
UPenn
Survey: Victims reluctant to report sexual assault at Penn
Nearly a third of women at the University of Pennsylvania say they have experienced sexual assault, yet the majority did not report these incidents because they felt it was not serious or important enough, according to the latest Campus Climate survey by the American Association of Universities.September 30, 2015
Accidents
Concrete block falls from new Trump tower, injures N.J. police officer
A police officer was injured Wednesday morning after a block of concrete fell from the $194 million Trump Bay Street luxury apartment tower under construction in Jersey City.September 30, 2015
Health News
Local study: immune response to flu virus may call for altered vaccines
A new study on the immune system's response to the influenza virus, tested in an animal model, presents a more complicated picture of how the body processes the infection, potentially signaling a new approach to the design of flu vaccines.September 30, 2015
Arrests
Suspect arrested, charged in Gayborhood arson
Philadelphia police have arrested a suspect in connection to a destructive Gayborhood fire earlier in September that was ruled by authorities to be an arson.Just In
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- 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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