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.
March 30, 2016
Investigation
Police: Woman found dead in bathtub at Delco apartment
Authorities in Delaware County are investigating after a woman was found dead Wednesday afternoon inside a bathtub at her apartment in Secane.March 30, 2016
Business
Report: Jefferson purchases MilkBoy location for $2.1 million
Thomas Jefferson University has reportedly acquired the MilkBoy restaurant and venue located on Chestnut Street for $2.1 million, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.March 30, 2016
Development
Condos planned for Garden Square development in Hawthorne
Residents of South Philadelphia's Hawthorne neighborhood will soon see work get underway on the 48-condominium Garden Square development led by the Center City Development Group.March 30, 2016
Architecture
AIA Convention: Kevin Spacey keynote and Philly napkin doodles
The pastime of doodling on napkins may be largely supplanted by texting and surfing the Internet on your phone, but the American Institute of Architects wants Philadelphia residents to pick up a black ink pen and create inspired likenesses of their favorite spots in the city.March 27, 2016
Evacuations
Report: CO leak forces evacuations along Old City block
Several business and apartments in Old City were forced to evacuate occupants early Sunday morning after a carbon monoxide leak triggered a detector.March 27, 2016
Courts
Pa. woman convicted for decade of work as unlicensed attorney
A Pennsylvania woman who spent a decade practicing as an attorney with a Huntingdon County firm was convicted last week of forging her professional accreditation.March 27, 2016
Investigation
State police probe severed cow's head left at Pa. Hindu sanctuary
Pennsylvania State Police have launched an investigation in Bangor after a severed cow's head was found dumped at a Hindu sanctuary last weekend.March 27, 2016
Legislation
Pennsylvania medical marijuana bill faces limbo in Senate
Building momentum to legalize medical marijuana in Pennsylvania, bolstered by an overwhelming 149-43 vote in the state House of Representatives, could be in jeopardy after several state senators raised concerns this week about the amended bill and the technical implementation of the program.March 27, 2016
Investigation
Police: Woman shot in neck near Oxford Circle in Northeast Philly
Philadelphia police are seeking a suspect after a 46-year-old woman was shot in the neck Sunday afternoon near Oxford Circle in Northeast Philadelphia.March 27, 2016
Preservation
Mystery buyer saves Fishtown church from demolition
The Montgomery Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church in Fishtown will be preserved after a mystery buyer stepped in last week to acquire the property for $675,000.Just In
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- 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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