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 6, 2016
Investigation
Police: Man fatally shot in Strawberry Mansion
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was fatally shot Wednesday night in the Strawberry Mansion section of the city.January 6, 2016
Recipes
Five blissful hot chocolate recipes for the winter
It may have taken until the turn of 2016 for bitter cold winter temperatures to arrive, but now that they are here, it's time to pull out all the stops to keep warm. While layers, central heating and hot showers all work wonders to prevent chattering teeth, nothing works quite as well as a delicious cup of hot chocolate.January 6, 2016
Investigation
OSHA investigates after Pa. man loses arm at Walmart Distribution Center
Officials with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration are investigating the circumstances surrounding a northeastern Pennsylvania man who lost his arm in an industrial accident at a Wal-Mart Distribution Center late last month.January 6, 2016
Government
Jim Kenney appoints first woman to lead Philadelphia Water Department
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, busy rounding out his administration during his first week in office, has appointed Debra McCarty to lead the Philadelphia Water Department, making her the first woman to hold the title of commissioner in the department's 200-year history.January 6, 2016
Education
Penn professor, leader in topology, changing the face of math education
To many in the United States, advanced forms of mathematics are a terrifying maze of numbers, symbols, graphs, and hypotheticals that render our world more complex than simple observations would comfortably make it seem.January 3, 2016
Investigation
Police: Man critically injured in shooting outside West Philly SEPTA station
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was shot Sunday afternoon outside a SEPTA station in West Philadelphia.January 3, 2016
Investigation
Police: Man in parked car fatally shot in Kensington
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was fatally shot early Sunday morning in Kensington.January 3, 2016
Transportation
Rate increase, 'cashless' tolling take effect on Pennsylvania Turnpike
A scheduled toll increase on the Pennsylvania Turnpike took effect Sunday morning, implementing new rates for both E-ZPass and cash customers.January 3, 2016
Investigation
Pa. restaurant under investigation for deer brains on premises
A Chinese restaurant is under investigation by the Pennsylvania Game Commission after inspectors say they found deer heads, brains and unidentifiable remains of other animals on site in violation of regulations that require documentation for game animal meats, among multiple other infractions.January 3, 2016
Internet
Google Chrome app helps you scrub Donald Trump from the Internet
Presidential candidate Donald Trump's rise to GOP stardom in 2015, whether because of or in spite of his insulting just about everyone everywhere, found a natural place on the information super highway.Just In
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- Report: Eagles are waiving Hollywood Brown
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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
- Fantasy football Week 10 start/sit advice
- Free steering wheel locks will be given away in Chinatown on Nov. 16
- 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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