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 5, 2016
Investigation
Police: Off-duty officer shoots family member Northeast Philly
Philadelphia police are investigating after an off-duty officer shot a 19-year-old family member Monday night in Northeast Philadelphia.September 5, 2016
Higher Education
Lafayette professor ends hunger strike over denial of tenure
A Spanish language and literature professor at Lafayette College ended his hunger strike against his hunger strike against the administration's denial of his faculty-supported tenure on Monday, enjoying a nice taco de lengua for his troubles.September 4, 2016
Investigation
Police: Man fatally shot at Kensington bar
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was fatally shot early Sunday morning outside a bar in Kensington.September 4, 2016
Higher Education
Penn prof brings back controversial 'Wasting Time on the Internet' course
The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia's Ivy League emerald, is typically considered an international powerhouse in medical, business and legal education, to name just a few of its top-flight program areas.September 4, 2016
Restaurants
New zoning permit again presents existential threat to Little Pete's
All Philadelphians want is to be able to go to their favorite 24-hour diner without worry of another existential threat. That's too much to ask.September 4, 2016
Investigation
Son of former Delco Congressman found dead at 35
The son of former Delaware County Congressman Curt Weldon was found dead at his Boyertown apartment last Monday in what his father described as an apparent drug-related incident.September 1, 2016
Water Quality
Rowan University tells students 'Do Not Drink' water from campus faucets
Officials at Rowan University have advised all students to avoid drinking water from several buildings on its Glassboro campus after investigating multiple reports of discoloration in their fluids.September 1, 2016
Wildlife
Save the baby alligator found strolling through Montgomery County
Authorities in Collegeville say they have corralled a baby alligator who was discovered taking an afternoon walk through the central Montgomery County town.September 1, 2016
Radio
Howard Eskin to remain at FOX 29, fill in more on WIP
As the pandemonium of Josh Innes' ouster from Sportsradio 94 WIP begins to subside, speculation about a return of the station's afternoon godfather received a bit more clarity on Thursday afternoon.August 31, 2016
Nightlife
Philly entrepreneurs' BeerMe app will spare you a walk of shame
You would probably rather not remember that time (several times, maybe) when you left a long night at the bar without your debit or credit card, even if you could remember it. Somehow, we wind up back at home, go to sleep and don't realize until the morning that the card is missing.Just In
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