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 13, 2015
Lawsuits
Lawsuit seeks support for kids in unplanned pregnancies caused by birth control blunder
More than 100 women across 28 states have filed a lawsuit against a pharmaceutical company whose packaging error caused them to become pregnant and altered the course of their lives.November 13, 2015
Video Games
Nintendo reveals Linkle, female version of 'Zelda' hero
One of the most widely respected and celebrated video game franchises, 'The Legend of Zelda,' has finally put widespread rumors of a heroine to rest after revealing a dual crossbow-wielding counterpart to the game's featured character, Link.November 13, 2015
Search
Fugitive emu 'Eddie' captured in Delaware after months on the loose
An emu running free through the farms, meadows and towns of Delaware for more than two months – prompting a "soft lockdown" of area schools, has been taken into human custody, state officials confirmed.November 13, 2015
Crime
Officials: Bucks County man uses fake craigslist ads to intimidate cop
A Bucks County business owner will soon be heading to court after officials say he created false Craigslist ads in order to intimidate a police officer who wrote citations against his pawn shop.November 13, 2015
Courts
'Dirty Block' gang leader admits role in heroin trafficking conspiracy
The leader of the Atlantic City criminal street gang known as the 'Dirty Block' has confessed to his role in a heroin trafficking conspiracy and possessing a firearm as a felon, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced Thursday.November 13, 2015
Arrests
Two arrested in murder of teen on bike in Strawberry Mansion
Philadelphia police announced the arrest of two suspects Friday in the murder of 16-year-old Saleem West, who was fatally shot in a hail of gunfire November 1 in the Strawberry Mansion section of the city.November 12, 2015
SEPTA
SEPTA purchases 13 new locomotives for $113 million
SEPTA has reached a contract agreement with Siemens to procure 13 new locomotives that will be delivered to the transportation agency in 2018, officials announced.November 12, 2015
Medical Marijuana
Camden County school is first in nation to enact medical marijuana policy
Days after New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed an unprecedented bill regulating medical marijuana for students with developmental disabilities, the Bellmawr school at the center of a lengthy legal dispute has approved a policy providing guidelines for eligible students to consume edible medical marijuana on school grounds.November 12, 2015
Investigation
Chesco DA addresses middle school sexting, cyberbullying scandal
Four middle school boys were charged Thursday for their involvement in a sexting and cyberbullying scandal in the Tredyffrin-Easttown School District, prompting Chester County District Attorney Thomas Hogan to discuss the risks of technology in the hands of teenagers and how parents can be proactive in preventing harmful behavior.November 12, 2015
Videos
'The Dayman' from 'It's Always Sunny' spliced to 'Star Wars' trailer
Few 'Star Wars' fans and observers expect the upcoming seventh episode of the film franchise, 'The Force Awakens,' to bomb in any way, shape or form. But for kicks, one YouTuber decided to overlay the recently released trailer for 'The Force Awakens' with a memorable number, "The Dayman," straight from the 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' musical.Just In
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