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 23, 2016
Wildlife
WATCH: Smithsonian panda Tian Tian makes snow angels
As residents throughout the mid-Atlantic and Northeast United States witness their neighborhoods transform into a wintry maelstrom, one happy panda bear at Washington, D.C.'s Smithsonian National Zoo is relishing in his transformed habit.January 22, 2016
SEPTA
SEPTA announces subway battery project to capture and reuse energy
In a bid to boost its energy resiliency, cut costs and support the stability of Philadelphia's electrical grid, SEPTA this week announced plans for a battery storage network that will capture and reuse stored energy from braking subway cars, marking the first deployment of its kind in a U.S. transit operation.January 22, 2016
Legislation
After murder of Georgia lottery winner, Pa. lawmaker proposes anonymity bill
Over the past month, many in the United States entered a state of frenzy over the record-setting $1.6 billion Powerball drawing on Jan. 14. Some dreamed of giving a portion of their winnings to improvement projects in Philadelphia and others considered how five lucky number could transform their lives.January 22, 2016
Arrests
Philadelphia woman booked in Baton Rouge for alleged luring plot
Police in Baton Rouge, La. have arrested a Philadelphia woman who they suspect lured a man into a kidnapping and attempted murder by three inmates who escaped from a work-release facility.January 22, 2016
Weather
New Jersey Gov. Christie declares state of emergency for blizzard
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has declared a state of emergency in preparation for the massive winter storm that is expected to bring between four and fourteen inches of snow throughout the state.January 22, 2016
Arrests
Seven arrested for interrupting Gov. Wolf's Pa. Pipeline Planning Meeting
Seven people protesting expanded pipeline infrastructure in Pennsylvania were arrested Thursday after they interrupted a state hearing for Governor Tom Wolf's Pipeline Infrastructure Task Force.January 22, 2016
Wildlife
Runaway cow Freddy saved after escaping Queens slaughterhouse
A runaway cow who garnered national headlines Thursday after esacaping a Halal slaughterhouse in New York City will be spared death thanks to an animal sanctuary in New Jersey.January 22, 2016
Lifestyle
Lanier Playground in Grays Ferry to receive $1.2 million for improvements
As Philadelphia residents and neighborhood groups continue to push for park renovations throughout the city, the latest project to secure new funding is the Lanier Playground in the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia.January 22, 2016
Missing Teen
Philadelphia police seek help locating missing autistic teen
Philadelphia police are seeking assistance from the public to locate a teenager with autism who went missing from his home in Southwest Philadelphia.January 21, 2016
Eagles
Eagles brass, villains appear in Doug 'Funnie' Pederson parody
The upcoming Eagles offseason figures to bring plenty of excitement as the team unites around new head coach Doug Pederson and his coaching staff. Major questions remain to be answered at key positions on offense and defense, but the overall goal of the organization, as owner Jeffery Lurie has made fully clear, is to bring a Super Bowl title to Philadelphia.Just In
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- Flocco's began as a shoe repair shop in 1926. Here's how it's stayed in business in Conshohocken for 100 years.
- Oxford Area High School employee is under investigation for inappropriate relationship with student
- Shawmont Station, a 200-year-old building in Upper Roxborough, could become a museum
- Eagles-Bears Week 3 injury report, with analysis
- Mütter Museum will display bonus collection items for after-hours ‘Frankenstein’ finale
- 32 things to do in Philly and the region this weekend, Sept. 26-27
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