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 3, 2016
Courts
Aide to Kathleen Kane gets jail sentence for email snooping
An aide to Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane was sentenced Thursday to three to six months in jail after a a court ruled he illegally accessed emails in order to watch her boss's adversaries in a grand jury probe.March 3, 2016
Jefferson
Jefferson neuroscience receives $500K gift for new Stem Cell Center
Jefferson Hospital's Vicki and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience announced this week that it received a $500,000 gift that will go toward the construction of a new Stem Cell Center for research into neurodegenerative diseases.March 3, 2016
Cities
Toronto Star writer says Philly might be 'cooler' than New York City
The age-old sports and food rivalries between Philadelphia and New York City are merely the most prominent examples of how the two powerhouse East Coast cities jockey for supremacy. Most of us in Philadelphia would defend our appeal against the Big Apple's high cost of living, throngs of noisy people and overbearing – even if somewhat deserved – sense of self-importance. We'd also probably acknowledge that, critically speaking, it's a battle we tend to lose most of the time and it doesn't really change how we feel about Philadelphia.March 3, 2016
Investigation
Police discover woman's decomposed body in Overbrook home
Philadelphia police are investigating after a woman's decomposed body was discovered Thursday afternoon at a home in the Overbrook section of the city.March 3, 2016
Transportation
Report: Philly ranks 7th in U.S. for biking, walking to work
A new report released by the Alliance for Biking and Walking ranks Philadelphia seventh in United States among large American cities whose populations either bike or walk to work.March 3, 2016
Investigations
Police seek suspect in North Philadelphia day care burglaries
Philadelphia police are seeking help identifying a suspect allegedly involved in two day care break-ins late last month in the Olney section of North Philadelphia.March 3, 2016
Investigation
Police: Man fatally shot in West Oak Lane
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was fatally shot Thursday night in the West Oak Lane section of North Philadelphia.March 2, 2016
Development
Wendy's planned for corner property at Broad and Snyder
After a few years of speculation about the fate of the former Beneficial Bank building at Broad and Snyder streets in South Philadelphia, it was revealed Wednesday that the site will become a Wendy's location.March 2, 2016
Investigation
Police: Masked men rob Northeast Philly barbershop
Philadelphia police are investigating after four masked men robbed a barbershop at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon in Northeast Philadelphia.March 2, 2016
Investigation
Man struck in N.J. Turnpike hit-and-run provides clues to police
New Jersey State Police have released a sketch of suspected hit-and-run driver who critically injured a man last month on the New Jersey Turnpike.Just In
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- Manayunk will go from drag story time to ‘Rocky Horror’ during an all-day LGBTQ+ celebration
- SEPTA shifts gears in pitch for funding, showing what money could buy instead of doomsday scenarios
- Rare September nor'easter is heading to the Philly region, which has had a record year for flash flood warnings
- The mental health of high school students continues to improve from the lows of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Ferris wheel at Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City to be torn down
- Report: Eagles signing former Pro Bowl cornerback
- A waterfront pumpkin patch with 10,000 pumpkins, a smashing zone and scarecrow archery is returning to Philly
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