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.
November 25, 2015
Marathons
Teen mistakenly runs full marathon at Philadelphia half marathon
Last Sunday, thousands of people from across the United States took part in the 22nd annual Philadelphia Marathon, a joyous event that offered options for both intermediate and advanced runners.November 25, 2015
Insects
CDC: Deadly 'kissing bug' sighted in Pa., N.J.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning that a dangerous insect with the ability to transmit a potentially deadly disease has been spotted in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, among locations in the United States.November 25, 2015
Restaurants
Geno's, Saxbys added to list of SugarHouse Casino tenants
The experience at Fishtown's SugarHouse Casino is in for several major enhancements as the details of a $164 million expansion continue to come into focus.November 25, 2015
Accidents
Stolen car bursts into flames after crashing near I-76 in Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after a stolen vehicle crashed near I-76 and burst into flames Wednesday evening.November 25, 2015
Investigation
Mass. man wanted in alleged revenge killing of South Jersey woman
Authorities in Massachusetts have identified a person of interest in the killing of a South Jersey woman who was found gagged, bound and burned earlier this month in Bridgewater.November 25, 2015
Chris Christie
Chris Christie pardons reformed Philadelphia man convicted as addict in 1972
New Jersey Governer and U.S. presidential candidate Chris Christie announced Wednesday that he has pardoned a Philadelphia man who "reclaimed his life from addiction" after he was convicted more than four decades ago on drug-related charges.November 22, 2015
Eagles
Cheer up: Eagles fan nails halftime field goal for $20,000
The Eagles may have been thrashed in Sunday's 45-17 loss to the Buccaneers, but if you're looking for a silver lining in an otherwise demoralizing afternoon, one lucky fan earned a $20,000 prize with a spot on 20-yard kick in the "Santander Field Goal Challenge" at halftime.November 22, 2015
Investigation
One man killed, one critically injured in North Philadelphia shootings
Philadelphia police are investigating after one man was killed and a second man was critically injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in North Philadelphia.November 22, 2015
Apps
Philadelphia debuts app to predict vacant properties
In the wake of the deadly Market Street building collapse in June 2013, Philadelphia officials called together a task force to make recommendations for the city to be more proactive in identifying properties that pose a risk to public safety.November 22, 2015
Threats
Bomb scare prompts evacuation at New Jersey theater
A movie theater in northern New Jersey was evacuated Saturday night after authorities received false reports of a bomb and a shooting, officials said.Just In
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