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 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.January 28, 2016
Patient Care
Patients rank Drexel, PCOM doctors among best in U.S.
Doctors who attended medical school at Drexel University and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine have been voted among the best in the United States, according to an annual analysis of patient reviews and ratings.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 27, 2016
Universities
Duke University suspends sorority activities in wake of student's hospitalization
Duke University announced Wednesday afternoon that it has temporarily suspended all sorority activities after a new sorority member was hospitalized overnight in an alcohol-related incident.January 27, 2016
Investigation
Young mother FaceTiming in car died of CO poisoning during snowstorm
A young mother in Passaic who died of carbon monoxide poisoning and also lost her infant son during last weekend's powerful snowstorm was reportedly FaceTimeing with a close friend while warming up her snow-covered car.January 27, 2016
Investigation
Evesham police investigate suspicious luring attempts in South Jersey
Police in Evesham Township, N.J. are investigating after receiving reports that a suspect possibly attempted to lure juveniles into his car at two separate locations earlier this month.January 27, 2016
Casinos
Borgata reveals flashy $50 million plan for property enhancements
As New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie advocates for the state to take over finances in ailing Atlantic City, one of the resort town's most resilient casinos is pushing forward with a major investment in property enhancements over the coming year.January 27, 2016
Evacuations
Atlantic City airport briefly evacuated due to bomb scare
Authorities briefly evacuated the Atlantic City International Airport Wednesday afternoon as investigators assessed a potential explosive device inside the facility, officials said.January 27, 2016
Universities
La Salle cuts ribbon on brand new building for business school
After more than two years of anticipation, students and faculty at La Salle University's School of Business finally inaugurated their new home Tuesday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the state-of-the-art, $35 million facility in North Philadelphia.January 24, 2016
Shoveling
Pregnant teen dies after shoveling snow in Pottstown
A pregnant teenager in Pottstown died Saturday morning after shoveling snow in the during the powerful blizzard that swept through the region this weekend, according to the teen's family.Just In
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