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.
January 29, 2016
Crashes
Truck crashes, catches fire on I-476 SB near Broomall
Authorities responded to a truck crash Friday afternoon on I-476 southbound near Broomall that shut down all but one lane along the shoulder, officials said.January 29, 2016
Investigation
Pennridge bus driver charged with sexual assault of two special needs students
Authorities in Montgomery County announced on Friday the arrest of a Pennridge School District bus driver who allegedly had inappropriate contact with two special needs students over a six-year period.January 29, 2016
Development
Developer proposes 'Techadelphia' hub in South Kensington
Over the past decade or so, Philadelphia has experienced a promising tech boom that has brought new jobs and instilled a spirit of innovation in the city. With local growth prospects looking up for the industry, several developers have set out to create urban districts that support the needs of the tech community and early-stage startups.January 29, 2016
iPhones
Beatboxing iPhone owners find amusing use for Siri
Many iPhone users rely on Siri to safely send text messages on the road, create reminders and perform complex calculations. Others ignore her until one of those terrifying butt dial scenarios breaks the silence with an unanticipated question.January 29, 2016
Education
Curtis Institute of Music ranked most selective college in U.S.
According to StartClass, a higher education research organization, the most selective college in the United States is Philadelphia's Curtis Institute of Music, located on Locust Street just around the corner from Rittenhouse Square.January 28, 2016
City Council
Hackers fabricate Philippines robbery report of Philadelphia City Councilman
An alarming report that Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, of the 2nd District, was robbed at gunpoint in the Philippines this week turns out to have been a phishing scam deployed by hackers who broke into an old e-mail account.January 28, 2016
Investigation
Nine Rowan students charged with theft of $35,000 in 'Boro Bucks'
Authorities in Glassboro, N.J. have charged nine students at Rowan University for the alleged theft of more than $35,000 in a scheme to pad university debit card accounts through bogus returns at a local convenience store.January 28, 2016
Humor
Pornhub: Philly had a busy Sunday during blizzard
Cabin fever is a well-known claustrophobic response to being stuck indoors for any number of reasons. Last weekend, as the Eastern U.S. got slammed by the record-breaking winter storm Jonas, populations in major cities found themselves restlessly looking for ways to fill their time. Some watched TV, some went sledding and others enjoyed a visit to the 59th most popular website in the United States: Pornhub.January 28, 2016
Environment
Sonic boom responsible for earthquake reports in South Jersey
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed Thursday afternoon that multiple reports of a possible earthquake or series of tremors in counties along the New Jersey coast were attributable to a sonic boom that occurred nearby Hammonton in Atlantic County.January 28, 2016
Arrests
Wildwood Crest man arrested for distributing heroin laced with Fentanyl
Authorities in Cape May County have arrested a Wildwood Crest man who allegedly distributed heroin laced with Fentanyl, the powerful synthetic narcotic linked to a rash of overdoses in the county over the past year.Just In
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- Philadelphia libraries offer free after-school homework help for K-12 students
- The Franklin Institute is throwing an adults-only Halloween party on Oct. 16
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