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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

February 21, 2016

Veterans

Drexel's MySTEPs program connects vets with jobs, education

by Michael Tanenbaum

One of the greatest challenges for veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life is figuring out how to adapt their skills to meet the needs of the U.S. job market. Even if men and woman in service held tremendous responsibility in the military, effectively describing how those skills can benefit a workplace in resumes and interviews poses a daunting task.

February 21, 2016

Cancer

Penn State's THON raises $9.7 million to fight childhood cancer

by Michael Tanenbaum

Penn State University's annual THON dance-off, where students and volunteers shake and bake for 46 consecutive hours, raised $9,770,332.20 at this year's "Believe Beyond Boundaries" event, the student-run philanthropic group announced Sunday afternoon.

February 21, 2016

Arrests

Three people in custody after series of fights at St. Joe's University

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police have arrested three suspects who were allegedly involved in a series of fights Saturday night at St. Joseph's University in the Overbrook section of the city.

February 21, 2016

Politics

Governor Wolf endorses Josh Shapiro for Pennsylvania Attorney General

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced Sunday that he will back Montgomery County Democrat Josh Shapiro in the November election to replace embattled Attorney General Kathleen Kane, who announced last week she will not seek re-election as she prepares for her criminal trial on felony perjury and related charges.

February 21, 2016

Investigation

Police: Thieves break into more than 15 cars in Northeast Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating after thieves broke into more than 15 cars overnight Saturday along a block in Northeast Philadelphia.

February 21, 2016

Scams

Camden County police warn of phone scam threatening family members

by Michael Tanenbaum

Police in Camden County are warning South Jersey residents about a pattern of phone scams in which callers attempt to have money wired to them in exchange for the safety of an allegedly endangered family member.

February 20, 2016

UPenn

Penn receives $1.4M CDC grant for West Philly Promise Zone

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded the University of Pennsylvania a $1.4 million grant to support research that will empower community leaders in the West Philadelphia Promise Zone to create programs addressing chronic health problems among neighborhood residents.

February 20, 2016

Restaurants

La Colombe headed to Boston, launching canned Draft Latte

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia-based coffee roaster and retailer La Colombe Torrefaction will open its first cafe in Boston this spring, continuing its national expansion beyond the 15 shops it currently has in Philadelphia, New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and other U.S. cities.

February 20, 2016

Investigation

Camden County man arrested in Va., charged in wife's murder

by Michael Tanenbaum

Prosecutors in Camden County have arrested and a charged a Stratford man who allegedly shot his wife to death early Saturday morning before fleeing to Virgina, officials announced.

February 20, 2016

Investigation

Contractors allegedly steal $90K from Northeast Philadelphia man

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating after a group of general contractors allegedly used a child to distract a Northeast Philadelphia client and gain access to an open safe containing $90,000.