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.
September 24, 2015
Investigations
Delaware investigating fatal police shooting of man in wheelchair
Officials with the Delaware Department of Justice have opened an investigation into the fatal police shooting of an armed man in a wheelchair on Wednesday afternoon.September 23, 2015
Papal Visit
City announces papal visit text alert system
The City of Philadelphia has announced a text alert system that will provide real-time information to mobile subscribers for the duration of the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis' visit.September 23, 2015
Taxis
Philadelphia taxis prepare to launch hailing app
Philadelphia taxi cabs have been feeling the pressure of alternative rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, but the cabs are getting ready to launch a service that will give them arguably the most advantageous tool at their rivals' disposal.September 19, 2015
Obituaries
'Hollywood Wives' novelist Jackie Collins dies of breast cancer at 77
Best-selling English novelist Jackie Collins died at age 77 Saturday after battling breast cancer for more than six years.September 19, 2015
Barricade
Barricade situation in domestic dispute ends, suspect and victim at large
Philadelphia police and a SWAT team have responded to the scene of a domestic dispute Saturday afternoon in which an armed man locked his ex-boyfriend in a closet following a breakup.September 19, 2015
Investigation
Philadelphia man fatally shot while getting out of his car
Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon as a man was stepping out of his car.September 19, 2015
Film Screening
South Philly Barbacoa hosting film and forum on undocumented workers
The owners of South Philly Barbacoa want to open up a serious conversation about the reality of life for undocumented immigrant workers in America's restaurants, who comprise as much as 10 percent of the 12.7 million people who work in the industry, according to BLS statistics.September 19, 2015
Investigation
Police: Herr's employee stabbed by coworker in company truck
Philadelphia police have arrested and charged a suspect after he allegedly stabbed a Herr's employee in a truck in southwest Philadelphia on Friday afternoon.September 19, 2015
Health News
CHOP wins $3.6 million NIH grant for study on patient care decisions
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been awarded a $3.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to bolster research into the genetic causes of pediatric conditions and evaluate how families use medical feedback to make decisions about patient care.Just In
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- The cat walk trend came to West Philly, and made for a purr-fect afternoon
- Bryce Harper lists Haddonfield home for sale, with a $4.5 million asking price
- Flyers thoughts: This Matvei Michkov situation isn't over
- Full injury reports for Sixers-Pacers on Sunday
- MAHA suffered heavy losses in the 2026 midterms, but the movement is far from dead
- Netflix documentary to spotlight a lawyer from Philly who helped write MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech
- Harry's Jingle Bar in Cape May returns with cocktail Christmas trees and new Grinch-themed tent
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