Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

September 12, 2015

Investigation

Subway acknowledges it received 'serious' complaint about Fogle in 2011

For the first time since allegations broke against former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle in July, the iconic sandwich chain has acknowledged it received a "serious" complaint in 2008, but failed to take action at the time.

September 12, 2015

Utilities

Officials respond to 48-inch water main break near former Tastykake site

Work crews responded Saturday night to a 48-inch water main break near the site of the former Tastykake Factory.

September 12, 2015

Tribute

Video shares day of tribute for last 9/11 rescue dog, handler

Video shares day of tribute for last 9/11 rescue dog, handler

September 12, 2015

Papal Visit

Francis does Philly in Popemoji app

Francis does Philly in Popemoji app

September 11, 2015

Shooting

FBI agents fatally shoot Delco man during child pornography raid

FBI agents executing a search warrant at a home in Delaware County on Friday fatally shot a man suspected of involvement in a child pornography ring, officials said.

September 11, 2015

NFL

History says papal visit improves Eagles' Super Bowl chances

E-marketing firm MAASSMedia finds positive correlation between papal visits to a city and professional sports success the following year

September 11, 2015

Universities

Black university in Ohio removes Bill Cosby's name from building

In the ongoing backlash against actor and comedian Bill Cosby, another university will end its association with the benefactor, who has been accused of sexual assault by more than 45 women in instances extending as far back as the 1960's.

September 11, 2015

Health News

Cancer patient receives world's first 3D-printed Titanium rib cage

In the latest example of an innovative leap forward, a cancer patient in Spain has become the world's first recipient of a 3D-printed Titanium rib cage and sternum

September 11, 2015

Courts

Federal prosecutors look to drop charges against Temple professor

Federal prosecutors filed a motion at the U.S. attorney's office in Philadelphia Friday seeking to drop charges against a Temple University physics professor accused of scheming to provide secret U.S. technology China.

September 11, 2015

Investigation

Body of missing N.J. man found in Florida trash can

A New Jersey man who has been missing since July 31 was identified Friday after police in Lake Worth, Florida, discovered his body in a trash can on Wednesday.

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