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 9, 2015
Science
Double-takes: A pink dolphin and a tiny 'dragon' creature
The vast world of wildlife never ceases to provide entertainment for humans bouncing around on the Internet. Two of this week's animal anomalies making rounds are particularly noteworthy because it's likely most people haven't seen these creatures before.September 9, 2015
Burglary
Police seek suspect in school burglary; $5,000 in electronics taken
Philadelphia police are seeking assistance from the public to locate and identify a suspect who burglarized Saint Martin of Tours school in Summerdale on Labor Day, stealing more than $5,000 in laptops and computer equipment.September 9, 2015
Papal Visit
Delaware County announces papal visit safety plan
With more than 1.5 million people expected to flock to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families 2015 and papal visit, surrounding counties are proactively anticipating disruptions that could impact local municipalities.September 9, 2015
Health News
CHOP researcher's genomics company purchased for $2 million
One year after Wayne-based Medgenics entered into a $5 million research collaboration with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the firm has acquired a genomics company founded by the director of the hospital's Center for Applied Genomics.September 9, 2015
Courts
Philadelphia woman sentenced in theft of dead husband's benefits
A Philadelphia woman was sentenced on Wednesday to spend two months in jail and pay $264,021 in restitution to the government after pleading guilty to two counts of conversion of government funds earlier this year.September 7, 2015
Technology
Eight must-have apps for Philadelphians
Here are eight must-have apps for Philadelphians to better explore the city, plan more effectively and improve our understanding of how we inhabit the place we call home.September 6, 2015
SEPTA
Viral photo appears to show bed bugs on SEPTA bus
A photo that appears to show bed bugs on SEPTA bus has gone viral after a passenger posted the image online Friday night.September 6, 2015
Controversy
Damon Wayans calls Cosby sexual assault allegations a 'money hustle'
Actor Damon Wayans stoked a fresh round of controversy over the sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby on Friday, calling them a "money hustle" and suggesting that some of the more than 40 women who have accused the comedian are "unrapeable."September 6, 2015
Investigation
Police vehicle strikes, injures woman in Cobbs Creek
Philadelphia police are investigating an incident Sunday morning in which one of their own vehicles struck and critically injured a woman in the Cobbs Creek section of Philadelphia.September 6, 2015
Investigation
IUP freshman charged with rape at fraternity house
A first-year student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been charged with raping a woman at an off-campus fraternity house in late August, according to court documents and school officials.Just In
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