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 7, 2018
Celebrities
Will Smith makes parody Philly Instagram account to tease 'Fresh Prince' sneakers
West Philadelphia native Will Smith makes a sneaker "unboxing" video to announce a contest for his limited edition Fresh Prince Jordan 5's.September 6, 2018
Explosions
Dog who survived Pa. home explosion returns alive to property
A border collie who survived a home explosion in Lackawanna County last week is recovering with a foster family after returning home alive days after the tragic incident.September 6, 2018
Investigations
Police: Teen arrested for shooting threat at Upper Darby High School
Upper Darby police arrested a 14-year-old boy on Wednesday after he allegedly threatened to shoot up his high school in two Instagram posts over the course of the summer.September 6, 2018
Investigations
Body recovered of scuba diver from Philadelphia who went missing in Massachusetts
The body of a Philadelphia man who went missing while scuba diving in Massachusetts on Wednesday afternoon has been recovered, officials said.September 6, 2018
SEPTA
SEPTA responds to gross video of bed bugs on Northeast Philly bus
A stomach-turning video of bed bugs crawling out of the seat cushion of a SEPTA bus has Philadelphia's public transit commuters on edge.September 5, 2018
NFL
Eagles release hype video ahead of season opener against Falcons
The Philadelphia Eagles' quest to defend their championship officially begins when the Atlanta Falcons come to town Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field.September 5, 2018
Fires
Firefighters battle fire at popular Caffrey's Tavern in Forked River, N.J.
A popular pub in Ocean County, New Jersey, went up in flames on Wednesday morning, prompting firefighters to rush to the scene of the burning restaurant.September 5, 2018
Investigations
Pennsylvania prisons to halt direct mail, expand drone detection
In five separate cases, between Aug. 6 and 13, the Associated Press reported last week, corrections officers and other employees at Fayette, Greene, and Mercer state prisons exhibited symptoms that required medical treatment.September 5, 2018
Media
Former Philly meteorologist Sheena Parveen is going to San Diego
Meteorologist Sheena Parveen, a standout on NBC10 in Philadelphia, will move from her most recent position in Washington, D.C. to NBC 7 in San Diego.September 4, 2018
Schools
Philly public schools closing early again Wednesday due to hot weather
The School District of Philadelphia will again send students home early on Wednesday, Sept. 5., as excessive heat continues to smother the region.Just In
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