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 28, 2016
Neighborhoods
Northern Liberties ranked among top 30 U.S. 'Boom Towns'
For most of the past decade or so, Northern Liberties has been regarded as equal parts hipster-yupster village and quiet neighborhood with great restaurants, plenty of local businesses and breakneck residential development. Compared to the industrial wasteland many recall from 25 years ago, Northern Liberties came a long way to transform into the destination it now is in Philadelphia.April 28, 2016
Wildlife
Some Pa. viewers recoil after Eagle Cam shows cat consumed during livestream
Pennsylvania's popular wildlife livestreams have become a sensation over the past two years, but some viewers in state became nauseous and upset this week after a feed from the Hays nest site in Pittsburgh showed two eaglets feeding on a cat.April 28, 2016
Business
Camden's Campbell's Soup Co. adopts 10 paid weeks of parental leave for primary caregivers
Camden-based Campbell's Soup Company announced Thursday that it will institute a new policy offering 10 paid weeks of parental leave for primary caregivers and two fully paid weeks of leave for non-primary caregivers.April 27, 2016
Obituaries
Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Willie Williams dies at 72
Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Willie Williams, the first African-American police chief in Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday at the age of 72.April 27, 2016
Investigation
Report: Baltimore police shoot teen carrying toy pistol
A 13-year-old Baltimore boy is recovering from a gunshot wound after police in the southeast section of the city shot him in response to his flashing a replica semi-automatic pistol.April 27, 2016
Penn Relays
2016 Penn Relays: What you need to know
Thursday marks the start of the 122st annual Penn Relays –— the oldest, largest and most celebrated track and field competition in the United States. Men and women from the high school, college and professional track ranks will participate in 35 hours of competition from April 28-30, representing more than 60 countries around the world in upwards of 425 races.April 27, 2016
Investigation
Report: CHOP staff manager threatened by suspect armed with knife
Philadelphia police have a suspect in custody after a former employee of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia allegedly threatened a hospital staff manager with a knife Wednesday afternoon.April 27, 2016
Investigation
City Controller: Mail Center chaos cost Philly more than $1.5 million
A new report from Philadelphia City Controller Alan Butkovitz, released as part of an ongoing investigation of systemic mismanagement in the city's Mail Distribution Center, says that improperly sorted mail has cost Philadelphia more than $1.5 million.April 27, 2016
Baseball
Raúl Ibáñez picked to replace Curt Schilling on ESPN
ESPN has chosen another former Philadelphia Phillie to replace the one it cast off as a studio analyst and host of "Baseball Tonight," the network announced Wednesday.April 26, 2016
Investigations
Report: Father shoots son after argument in Mayfair
Philadelphia police are investigating after a father allegedly shot his son Tuesday afternoon following an argument in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia.Just In
- LeBron James ruled out for Sixers-Raptors on Thursday
- 30th Street Station's South Concourse reopens as Amtrak readies to unveil new food and retail options
- Openings & Closings: Dick's House of Sport kicks off and a Graduate Hospital fast-casual staple wraps up
- Philly teachers union says it can prevent school closures with $25 million. The district says the cost is 12 times higher
- Philly planted 18,581 trees over past three years, placing it 'on track' to reach goals to grow canopy
- Fantasy football Week 10 start/sit advice
- Glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Baseball is coming to Citizens Bank Park
- Old City will celebrate the holidays with historic home tours on Elfreth's Alley and a car-free Third Street Sip & Stroll
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