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.
October 21, 2015
Health News
Princeton University combating outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease
At least 19 students at Princeton University have been diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease since teh beginning of the academic year, prompting officials at the Ivy League school to take measures to contain a possible outbreak of the contagious disease.October 21, 2015
Investigation
Video: Suspect wanted in Fishtown car break-in, theft
Philadelphia police are seeking help from the public to locate a suspect who broke into a car in Fishtown and stole belongings from inside the vehicle early Monday morning.October 21, 2015
Investigations
Body found in Newark building confirmed as New Jersey woman missing since July
The body of a New Jersey woman who went missing in July and was pregnant at the time of her disappearance was officially identified earlier this month after her remains were found in a Newark building in September, a family member confirmed on Thursday.October 21, 2015
Artifacts
Woman finds 10,000-year-old spearhead at Seaside Heights
A woman taking a walk with her sister in Seaside Heights last week spotted a dark, shiny object in the sand as the two were searching for sea glass. What she found, a 10,000-year-old spearhead, could be a window into the life of prehistoric inhabitants in the Americas.October 21, 2015
Celebrities
Bradley Cooper dashes talk of romance with Jennifer Lawrence
Hollywood A-lister and Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper has already appeared in three big box movies with actress Jennifer Lawrence – "Silver Linings Playbook," "Serena" and "American Hustle" – with a fourth, "Joy," set to debut in theaters on Christmas Day.October 21, 2015
Investigation
SEPTA searching for Eagles, Giants fans after punching incident
SEPTA authorities are seeking the two men involved in an altercation at the 69th Street Terminal Monday night after the Eagles defeated the New York Giants 27-7 in a primetime showdown.October 18, 2015
Videos
Rare twin tortoises rescued in N.J. after conjoined birth
A remarkable, bite-sized story hatched out Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, last week after two rare Western Hermann's tortoises were born conjoined and faced death if not for the intervention of an expert.October 18, 2015
Photos
$2 photo of outlaw Billy the Kid could fetch $5 million
In Fresno, California, one man's double-take at a 19th-century photograph containing American outlaw Billy the Kid could earn him a whopping $5 million, despite paying just $2 for it an antique shop.October 18, 2015
Courts
Philadelphia man headed to N.J. state prison for intercepted meth delivery
A Philadelphia man who was intercepted by police during a methamphetamine delivery in Newark will spend nearly 13 years in prison after he was recently sentenced for the incident.October 18, 2015
Investigation
Police investigate after teen, 15, shot in North Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after a 15-year-old male was shot in the leg Sunday afternoon in North Philadelphia.Just In
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