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 3, 2018
Villanova's Donte DiVincenzo deletes crude tweets that resurfaced after winning NCAA Tournament
After Villanova won the NCAA Championship, crude tweets from an account linked to Final Four Most Outstanding Player Donte DiVincenzo were recirculated online— seven years after they were published. The tweets were then deleted from the account.April 3, 2018
Hospitals
CHOP holds streak as best-ranked pediatrics department in United States
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia extended its streak to six years running as U.S. News & World Report'sApril 2, 2018
Casinos
Ocean Resort Casino, formerly the Revel, partners with Hyatt in Atlantic City
When the former Revel Casino reopens this summer as the Ocean Resort Casino, the Atlantic City destination will be part of Hyatt Hotels' Unbound Collection, the companies announced Monday.April 2, 2018
Politics
Charles Barkley tells CNN he's 'angry and disgusted' by Trump presidency
Charles Barkley, an NBA legend and former Philadelphia 76er, said that he has grown 'angry and disgusted' with how President Donald Trump is managing the government and his administration. "It's turmoil every single day, the tweeting, the hiring and firing," Barkley said.April 2, 2018
Investigation
Smiling vandals wanted for hurling milk crate that damaged car in Center City
Philadelphia police are looking for two men who threw a plastic milk crate into an upper floor of a Center City parking garage. The crate struck an Audi A6, causing $2,500 in damage.April 2, 2018
Courts
Despite mounting support, judge denies Meek Mill's release from jail
Just when it appeared momentum might shift in favor of Meek Mill, Philadelphia Judge Genice Brinkley has ruled the hip-hop must remain behind bars pending his appeal for post-conviction relief, his lawyer told gossip site TMZ on Monday.March 31, 2018
Investigation
South Jersey girl, 12, located safe after being reported missing
Prosecutors in Camden County are seeking assistance from the public to locate a missing 12-year-old girl who may be in Florida with a 21-year-old man.March 30, 2018
Wildlife
Gigantic black bear spotted on security camera in northeastern Pennsylvania
If we have learned thing through three years of Daniel Craig's #BearWatch series, an obsession he seems to share with other internet scavengers, it's that there are a lot of bears in Pennsylvania.March 30, 2018
Transportation
Bridge between two Jersey Shore towns to close for three weeks
For the second year in a row, a heavily traveled bridge in South Jersey will close for a period of time while crews make structural repairs.March 29, 2018
Viruses
In severe flu season, Pennsylvania records late uptick in 'B strain' cases
The latest weekly report issued by the state Department of Health noted a slight uptick in the B strain of the virus, consistent with nationwide records from the CDC.Just In
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- These Philly walking groups help people boost their fitness and mental health, and they welcome others to join
- NBA: Sixers' 2029 first-round pick swap rights with Clippers unaffected by salary cap circumvention penalties
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- Pay-what-you-wish Friday nights are sticking around at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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