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.
August 29, 2015
Arrests
Eight arrested in Atlantic County narcotics investigation
A two-month narcotics investigation in New Jersey's Egg Harbor City and surrounding areas led to the arrest of 8 people and the seizure of heroin, currency, vehicles, prescription pills, and Fentanyl, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced Friday.August 29, 2015
Eagles
Tracks from the Birds' 'Music Suggestion Box'
It used to be that the only music NFL players could really hear during practice was the ringing in their own ears. As contact drills have been scaled back, however, the way teams prepare for games has changed. Under Chip Kelly, blaring music at practice is now part of the science of simulating live game situations.August 29, 2015
Health News
With pair of new hands, Zion Harvey discharged from CHOP
Zion Harvey, the 8-year-old boy who in July became the world’s first child to receive a bilateral hand transplant surgery, was discharged from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia earlier this week to return home to Baltimore.August 29, 2015
Arrests
Radnor gas station worker arrested in alleged groping of female victim
Police in Radnor Township have arrested a gas station worker suspected of groping at least one woman and possibly several other victims at a Shell station on East Lancaster Avenue.August 29, 2015
Replicas
Fisherman builds giant Lego replica of USS Missouri
A Scottish fisherman obsessed with naval history and Legos has captured international attention after completing a three-year project to construct a replica of the World War II battleship USS Missouri.August 28, 2015
Inspirations
Waitress at N.J. pizzeria covers cancer patient's bill
More often than not, when restaurant bills make capture our attention, it's for all of the wrong reasons. At Brother's Pizza on Route 33 in Hamilton, New Jersey, however, a young waitress made a gesture Thursday night that helps shine light on the kinder side of humanity.August 28, 2015
Crime
Police: Three people raped by armed suspect in Fishtown
Philadelphia police are searching for an armed suspect who allegedly robbed and assaulted three people in Fishtown last Sunday evening.August 28, 2015
Courts
Former State Police firearms instructor sentenced in fatal training accident
After retiring from the force earlier this year, a former firearms instructor for the Pennsylvania State Police was sentenced to two weeks in jail for an accidental shooting that killed a 26-year-old trooper in September 2014.August 28, 2015
NCAA Football
Rutgers dangling $100,000 for students in kickoff contest
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights open up their 2015 campaign against the Norfolk State Spartans next Saturday, Sept. 5, at noon.August 28, 2015
Odd News
Chronically late N.J. teacher: breakfast routine was downfall
For a teacher at New Jersey's Roosevelt Elementary School in River Edge, a combined 111 tardy days over a two-year period, attributed to his breakfast routine, nearly cost him a $90,000 a year job.Just In
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