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 14, 2016
Investigation
Source: Chesco pastor accused of rape will return to U.S. from Ecuador
A Chester County pastor accused of raping and impregnating a teenage girl will return to the United States from Ecuador to face pending charges, according to a Pennsylvania detective who confirmed contact with the suspect's lawyer.January 10, 2016
Investigation
Police seek man in attempted carjacking at Wawa in Trevose
Authorities in Bucks County are seeking a suspect after a woman reported an attempted carjacking outside the Wawa in Trevose.January 10, 2016
Investigation
Police arrest suspect after man shot in Northeast Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was shot Sunday afternoon in Northeast Philadelphia.January 10, 2016
Investigation
Ventnor infant dies after unconscious mother rolls over on her
Prosecutors in Atlantic County announced charges Sunday against the mother of a 7-month old infant who died days after her unconscious mom allegedly rolled on top of her while under the influence of drugs.January 10, 2016
Transportation
New Jersey considering move to electronic driver's license
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provided the state of New Jersey with a nine-month extension to update its driver's license requirements in compliance with the federal Real ID Act, a post-9/11 measure passed in 2005 to enhance security, authentication and issuance procedures for state identification cards.January 10, 2016
Police
Philly police, FBI receive tip about 'new threat' in wake of ambush shooting
Days after the Jan. 7 ambush shooting of Officer Jesse Hartnett in West Philadelphia, police and the FBI have reportedly received an anonymous tip warning that that "the threat to police is not over" and that the shooter is part of a radical cell led by three other potential assailants.January 10, 2016
Investigation
Philadelphia police officer assaulted during hospital visit to ambush victim Jesse Hartnett
Philadelphia police have arrested a man they say assaulted an 18th District police officer who stopped by Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Saturday night to visit Officer Jesse Hartnett, who continues to recover from the brutal ambush shooting that took place in West Philadelphia last Thursday night.January 10, 2016
Restaurants
Italian bistro A Mano opens in Fairmount
Philadelphia has no shortage of delicious Italian restaurants, from the acclaimed Vetri establishments to the tried-and-true Ralph's of South Philly and gems like Zeppoli, Dante & Luigi's and Amis. As far as we can tell, nobody is complaining about the plentiful options.January 9, 2016
Entertainment
Philly producer RJD2 says city's soul drives new LP 'Dame Fortune'
Musical trends tend to come and go in waves, resurfacing as artists blend the best characteristics of a given period with whatever moves them to experiment, pay homage and extend the boundaries of their art form. For more than half a century, the jazzy arrangements of Philly soul have lived on as arguably the defining legacy of Philadelphia's musical heritage, an inspiration local producer RJD2 says is the force behind his forthcoming LP 'Dame Fortune.'January 9, 2016
Search
Police seek missing endangered teen from North Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are seeking help from the public to locate a 16-year-old girl who has gone missing from her home in North Philadelphia and may be at risk without her medication for bipolar disorder and depression.Just In
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