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.
September 3, 2015
Investigation
60-year-old man hospitalized in Germantown shooting
A 60-year-old man has been hospitalized after a shooting in the Germantown section of Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon, officials said.September 3, 2015
Made in America
Road closures announced for Made in America festival
The Made in America festival officially returns to Philadelphia for its fourth year during Labor Day weekend. While thousands of fans will flock to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to catch Beyonce, The Weeknd, Bassnectar, Modest Mouse, and dozens of other acts curated by hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, those looking to avoid the crowds and traffic should consult the road closures that will be in effect this weekend.September 3, 2015
Arts
Arts center to fill commercial vacancy in Point Breeze
Point Breeze will soon have an arts center dedicated to after-school activities, adult classes and gallery exhibitions after former Childs Elementary art teacher Maria Pandolfi partnered with fine artist Ron Kustrup to occupy the location at Point Breeze Avenue and Titan Street.September 2, 2015
Grants
Pennsylvania receives $2.19 million federal grant for pipeline safety
The state of Pennsylvania has been awarded a $2.19 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration to ramp up pipeline inspections and enforcement of regulations, officials announced Wednesday.September 2, 2015
Health Care
Report: 307,000 veterans died awaiting VA health care
A new report issued Wednesday by the Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General revealed that 307,000 veterans in the United States died while awaiting applications for care.September 2, 2015
Eagles
Sam Bradford pranked by Robert Griffin III in new Nissan commercial
Earlier this week, Eagles writer Jimmy Kempski entertained the hypothetical of whether the Eagles would be interested in pursuing Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III after the former number 2 overall pick was given a backup role in Washington.September 2, 2015
Crime
Police seek help from public in string of Philadelphia taxi-cab robberies
Philadelphia police are seeking help from the public to identify three suspects in a string of taxi-cab robberies that occurred in the Northeast Division in late August.September 2, 2015
Technology
Sony touts world's first smartphone with 4K display
In a world where Samsung and Apple products dominate smartphone sales by a sizeable margin, other device makers are compelled to innovate at an accelerated pace in order to appeal to consumers and carve out a profitable place in the market.August 30, 2015
Apparel
BauBax travel jacket nets over $7 million on Kickstarter
The creators of the Baubax Travel Jacket asked for $20,000 on Kickstarter, but have racked up a whopping $7,125,169 with the help of 36,077 backers since July 7. It officially became the most funded clothing project in the history of crowdfunding.August 30, 2015
Obituaries
Friends, co-workers remember slain West Chester teen
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