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 6, 2015
Penn State
Sue Paterno publishes letter for 4th anniversary of husband's firing
Nearly four years after the firing of illustrious Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, Sue Paterno maintains that the NCAA, Louis Freeh and the university's Board of Trustees committed damaging errors during the child sexual abuse investigation of Jerry Sandusky, a former assistant coach.November 6, 2015
Health News
Four N.J. siblings struggle to cope with genetic mystery illness
For the Herzfelds, a Jewish family from Teaneck, New Jersey, life has become an incredible challenge over the past 12 years.November 6, 2015
In throes of heroin crisis, New Jersey risks losing 42 percent of treatment beds
Despite 781 fatal heroin overdoses in 2014, New Jersey is at risk of losing 42 percent of its long-term inpatient treatment beds after a prominent Atlantic City clinic announced plans to shut down next spring,November 6, 2015
Investigation
Police: Man, 21, critically wounded in Germantown shooting
Philadelphia police are investigating after a 21-year-old man was shot and critically injured Thursday night in Germantown.November 6, 2015
Travel
Philadelphia designated World Heritage City, first in United States
Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy and an acclaimed urban reflection of the global community, won official designation Friday as a World Heritage City, becoming the first locale in the United States to achieve the honor.November 5, 2015
Health News
Fundraiser launched to support Penn Vet mobile unit, clinical trials
With the new year fast approaching, animal lovers just received a funding challenge to help the Penn Vet Shelter Medicine Program develop and deploy a medical-grade mobile unit for pets in communities without access to medical care.November 5, 2015
Investigation
Police investigate double shooting at Juniata Park
Philadelphia police are investigating after two men were shot Wednesday night at Juniata Park.November 5, 2015
Robbery
Suspect sought in Santander Bank robbery in Northeast Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are seeking an armed suspect after a branch of Santander Bank was robbed Wednesday afternoon in Northeast Philadelphia, federal officials said.November 5, 2015
Properties
Historic Latham Hotel to be converted into residential building
The historic Latham Hotel on 17th and Walnut streets will return to its original use as an apartment building after real estate firm Pearl Properties confirmed its purchase of the 14-story building near Rittenhouse Square.November 5, 2015
Science
NASA to make big announcement on Mars' atmosphere
Just a little more than a month after revealing the existence of summertime water flows on Mars, NASA is slated to make another major announcement the Red Planet, this time concerning the evolution of its atmosphere.Just In
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