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.
December 24, 2015
Accidents
Police: Car accident shuts down Route 70 in Cherry Hill, driver killed
A car accident on New Jersey's Route 70 in Cherry has forced the closure of the highway Thursday night as police and emergency personnel respond to the scene, officials announced.December 24, 2015
Investigation
Gloucester County man charged with attempted murder of girlfriend's toddler
A Gloucester County man was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday and charged with the attempted murder of his girlfriend's two-year-old son, in addition to several other charges of alleged mistreatment of the boy.December 23, 2015
Courts
Atco man convicted in series of home invasion robberies
An Atco man could spend the rest of his life in a New Jersey state prison after he was convicted in connection to a string of 2011 home invasion robberies targeting small business owners, Camden County prosecutors announced Wednesday.December 23, 2015
Accidents
N.J. girl hospitalized after school bus crash in Salem
A 9-year-old girl was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after she was struck by a school bus in Salem, New Jersey.December 23, 2015
Christmas
N.J. girl knocks over 'Elf on the Shelf,' dials 911 in panic
The powerful spell of the Elf on the Shelf was demonstrated to full effect this week when a 7-year-old New Jersey girl freaked out after knocking her family's elf to the floor. Fearing she had ruined Christmas, she bolted to the phone to call her dad, but wound up calling 911 instead.December 23, 2015
National Guard
After reprimand, N.J. National Guard leader meets Christie's fitness deadline
Back in September, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie imposed a 90-day fitness deadline on the leader of the state's National Guard after he failed to adhere to a strict military obligation to stay in shape. Despite the barrage of food that usually accompanies the holiday season, Air Force Brig. General Michael Cunniff met the call to trim down.December 23, 2015
Transportation
SEPTA Key's delay pinned on scale of project, but 2016 debut in sight
The arrival of SEPTA's new payment technology system, SEPTA Key, has been delayed so many times during the course of its development that Philadelphia residents have learned to temper their expectations. As major cities across the United States jettison their outmoded token and fare systems, Philadelphia remainsDecember 23, 2015
Investigation
Police: Man in custody after fatal shooting in Abington
Police in Abington are investigating after a man was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon in the Montgomery County township.December 13, 2015
Science
WATCH: Small World in Motion displays stunning scenes of microbiology
In 1975, Japanese optics and imaging company Nikon launched its first International Small World Competition, which called on the world's leading photographers and photomicrographers to submit the most compelling examples of science at work on the smallest scale.December 13, 2015
Accidents
Man fatally struck by SEPTA train in Lower Makefield
Authorities in Bucks County are investigating after an unidentified male pedestrian was struck by a SEPTA train Sunday morning in Lower Makefield.Just In
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