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.
April 8, 2019
Courts
Pennsylvania man gets jail time in friend's Russian Roulette death
A Lock Haven man will spend three to six years behind bars for his role in the death of a friend who fatally shot himself during a game of Russian Roulette, authorities said.April 8, 2019
Investigations
Suspect filmed sucker-punching victim at busy Fishtown intersection
Philadelphia police are seeking help from the public to identify a man who threw a sucker-punch late last month in Fishtown, leaving the victim with multiple injuries.April 8, 2019
Business
Former owner of Atlantic City's Ocean Resort Casino dies in car crash
Bruce Deifik, the former owner of Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City reportedly died in a car crash in Colorado on Sunday after attending a baseball game, according to multiple reports.April 5, 2019
NBA
Everyone thought Stephen A. Smith ran onto the court during Sixers-Bucks scrap
ESPN analyst was mistakenly identified as man on court during fight between Sixers' Joel Embiid and Bucks' Eric Bledsoe in Philadelphia.April 5, 2019
Neighborhoods
Temple University launches special services district in North Philadelphia
Temple University and community leaders in North Philadelphia have joined forces to create the North Central Special Services District, which will pool local resources to address neighborhood issues, officials announced Friday.April 5, 2019
Higher Education
New tuition policy gives Pennsylvania state colleges more control to set rates
A new tuition policy set by the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education will give universities more flexibility to set rates and ensure that families know their financial commitment earlier in the year.April 5, 2019
Investigations
Body recovered from Schuylkill River in Montgomery County
Authorities in Montgomery County discovered a body in the Schuylkill River near Lower Merion on April 4, 2019.April 4, 2019
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania approves $54.7 million in statewide transportation infrastructure projects
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf approved $54.7 million in funding on Thursday for more than 100 transportation infrastructure projects across the state.April 4, 2019
Investigations
Philadelphia man charged in vicious attack on cellmate at Montgomery County prison
A Philadelphia man being held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility is charged with attempted murder after authorities say he viciously attacked his cellmate last Saturday morning.April 4, 2019
Government
Philly launches PHL City ID card as alternative to driver's license
With the new PHL City ID, Philadelphia offers an alternative form of identification for residents who don't have driver's licenses or other forms of photo ID.Just In
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