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.
February 21, 2016
Investigation
Police: Thieves break into more than 15 cars in Northeast Philly
Philadelphia police are investigating after thieves broke into more than 15 cars overnight Saturday along a block in Northeast Philadelphia.February 20, 2016
UPenn
Penn receives $1.4M CDC grant for West Philly Promise Zone
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
Entertainment
What will Philly look like in 2076? Open call for artist submissions
At the rate Philadelphia is currently developing, a mere glimpse ahead to the year 2020 offers plenty of excitement for those interested in envisioning the city's future. Between the Comcast Technology & Innovation Center, the FMC Tower at Cira Center South, a slew of new hotels in Center City, and Bart Blatstein's plans for Broad and Washington, Philadelphia figures to have a substantially renovated skyline within the next few years alone.February 20, 2016
Accidents
Man injured in fall through staircase at Old City condominium complex
A Philadelphia man is recovering from injuries he sustained Saturday afternoon after falling through a staircase at condominium complex located in Old City.February 20, 2016
Investigation
Contractors allegedly steal $90K from Northeast Philadelphia man
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.February 20, 2016
Maps
Map: States pay higher than national average for these jobs
Throughout the course of American history, certain events and discoveries have led to an influx of laborers who rush to capitalize on hot markets, particularly during era of manifest destiny and later periods of industrialization. The California gold rush is a prime example, as is the rise of auto manufacturers in Detroit, or more recently the oil boom in North Dakota and the tech hub of Silicon Valley.February 20, 2016
Investigation
Camden County man arrested in Va., charged in wife's murder
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
Restaurants
La Colombe headed to Boston, launching canned Draft Latte
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 19, 2016
Property
Report: PHA raises $9.5 million through vacant property auctions
The Philadelphia Housing Authority has raised $9.5 million since 2011 by auctioning off approximately 500 vacant properties scattered across the city, according to a report from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.February 19, 2016
Investigation
Police: Man's body found in Northeast Philadelphia woods
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man's body was found Friday afternoon in the woods of the Holmesburg section of Northeast Philadelphia.Just In
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- Academy of Natural Sciences museum closure prompts bill to fund Philly arts and cultural institutions
- City Council says it will investigate, but not eliminate, embattled sheriff's office
- 30th Street Station's South Concourse reopens as Amtrak readies to unveil new food and retail options
- 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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