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

April 24, 2018

Odd News

Police capture coyote in Mayfair section of Northeast Philly

Police in Philadelphia's 15th District tweeted Monday that they had captured a coyote spotted on the 4200 block of Greeby Street in Mayfair, not far from Pennypack Park, according to a department spokesman.

April 23, 2018

Investigation

South Jersey man charged in death of victim found in forest

A Pemberton Township man was charged Monday in the fatal stabbing of a man who disappeared last September shortly after moving to the area from Indiana, Burlington County prosecutors announced Monday.

April 23, 2018

Employment

Philadelphia International Airport holding job fair at Liacouras Center

Philadelphia International Airport will hold a job fair at the Liacouras Center on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Hundreds of positions are available with more than 50 participating businesses.

April 23, 2018

NBA

Allen Iverson says he's annoyed Kobe Bryant gets snubbed in NBA's GOAT debate

Between the Sixers' return to the NBA playoffs and a second NCAA title for Villanova, the city of Philadelphia is about as hyped up for basketball right now as it's been in almost 20 years.

April 23, 2018

Development

Developers plan $75 million luxury apartment complex in downtown Willow Grove

A wave of change in Willow Grove, long anchored by the mall and surrounding outlets, will soon bring a $75 million apartment, office and retail complex to one of the busiest intersections on Route 611 in Montgomery County. 

April 21, 2018

Investigation

A.G.: Fake businesses stole $336K from Pennsylvania agency

Six individuals are facing felony charges after they allegedly used fake business to fraudulently obtain grant funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Attorney General's office announced this week.

April 21, 2018

Investigation

Missing Philadelphia woman reportedly found dead in Monroe County

A Philadelphia woman who was reported missing in December was found dead Friday behind a mobile home in Monroe County, according to authorities. 

April 21, 2018

Real Estate

City Council calls for independent audit of Philly property assessments

Philadelphia's aggregate rise of 11 percent in 2018 property assessment has members of City Council calling for an independent audit of the numbers produced by the Office of Property Assessment.

April 21, 2018

Television

Tina Fey on '30 Rock' revival rumors: 'Muppet Babies' prequel

Delaware County's native daughter Tina Fey has been pretty busy with the "Mean Girls" musical and sheetcaking herself into oblivion. The America of Donald Trump and Harvey Weinstein gets the best of the best of us.

April 21, 2018

Investigation

Police: Woman, man killed outside party near Temple University

Two people were fatally shot and a third critically injured Friday night when a gunman opened fire into a party crowd nearby Temple University, according to Philadelphia police.

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