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

October 12, 2017

Investigation

Fifth missing man, once feared to be linked to Bucks County slayings, found alive in New York

A 22-year-old man who went missing from Bucks County this past summer, prompting fears that his disappearance may have been connected to the killings of four young men in Solebury Township, was reportedly found alive at a New York hospital on Thursday morning.

October 12, 2017

Arrests

Report: Arrest made in Camden after 14 overdose on fentanyl

Authorities in Camden have reportedly made an arrest after 14 people overdosed on the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl in a span of four hours on Wednesday.

October 12, 2017

Business

Jefferson, Monell Center announce merger plans to advance sensory research

Jefferson Health and the world-renowned Monell Chemical Senses Center on Thursday announced their plans to merge organizations, creating a unified research body that will advance discoveries in the realm of the senses and translate findings into clinical practice. 

October 12, 2017

Investigation

Police: Homicide victim pulled from Schuylkill River in Center City

Philadelphia police are investigating after a shooting victim was pulled from the Schuylkill River Thursday morning near Walnut Street and Schuylkill Avenue in Center City.

October 11, 2017

Development

Developer breaks ground on new Temple student housing community

As the student population at Temple University expands, real estate on either side of North Broad Street has become a prime target for redevelopment in recent years.

October 11, 2017

Food & Drink

Philly lands in top 20 American foodie cities

It's not very clear whether calling someone a "foodie," a term that took root in the early eighties, is supposed to be a compliment or an insult.

October 11, 2017

TV

WATCH: Tina Fey's '30 Rock' twice alluded to Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual aggression

As Hollywood titan Harvey Weinstein's career unravels with a wave of sexual harassment and rape allegations, the nagging question for many on the outside of his empire is whether his alleged behavior was common knowledge within his circle of power.

October 11, 2017

Radio

CHOP launches Breakthrough Radio station with music, health tips

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is officially on the airwaves. 

October 10, 2017

Arrests

Police: Man robbed, tortured over two days at Jersey Shore

Authorities in Atlantic City have arrested two men who allegedly held a victim against his will for two days, robbed him and assaulted him at an apartment with various instruments of torture.

October 10, 2017

Universities

On administrative leave, Drexel professor pens defense of Las Vegas tweets

A Drexel University professor whose tweets dissecting the Las Vegas massacre sparked a conservative media uproar has been placed on administrative leave. 

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