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.
January 25, 2019
City Council
Councilwoman Helen Gym seeks to ban R. Kelly from Philadelphia
R&B singer R. Kelly may be persona non grata in Philadelphia after City Councilwoman Helen Gym introduced a resolution to block his songs from playing on local stations. The disgraced musician faces allegations of sexual abuse dating back 25 years.January 24, 2019
Investigations
Montgomery County man shot in suspected road rage incident
An Upper Providence man is recovering from injuries after he was reportedly shot in apparent road rage incident on Wednesday night, state police said.January 24, 2019
Business
Here's a look inside Giant's first-ever Heirloom Market in Graduate Hospital
GIANT Food's first foray into the urban format concept begins Friday morning with a grand opening at the company's new GIANT Heirloom Market location in Graduate Hospital.January 23, 2019
Investigations
Gunman in custody after Salem County barricade situation
Authorities in Salem County have locked down a local government office amid an active shooter situation involving several shots fired, according to state police.January 23, 2019
Odd News
Pennsylvania man desperate to build Wendy's restaurant faces felony charges
A Wapwallopen, Luzerne County, man who tried to speed up the construction of a Wendy's restaurant is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly forging more than a dozen signatures on construction documents.January 23, 2019
Documentaries
'Kensington Blues' photographer releases 'Embedded in the Badlands' documentary series
Philadelphia photographer Jeffrey Stockbridge released a series of mini-documentaries about the city's heroin crisis, which will be featured in his Drexel University exhibition, "Kensington Blues."January 23, 2019
Business
Imperial Inn to close after decades in Chinatown
Imperial Inn, one of Philadelphia's most longstanding Chinese restaurants, will close its doors for good on Jan. 27, 2019.January 22, 2019
NFL
Eagles fanatic 'Tat Man' will get Birds ink on entire head
The bald Eagles fan best known in Philadelphia as "Tat Man" is hard at work covering virtually his entire body with team-related art.January 22, 2019
Cities
Only 26 percent of Americans recognize Philadelphia's skyline
Philadelphia's skyline has changed pretty dramatically since the turn of the century, adding its two tallest buildings in just the last 15 years.January 22, 2019
Feats
Olympic snowboarder slides down entire rail at Philadelphia Museum of Art
Most of the time, challenges involving Philadelphia's Rocky Steps require going up, not down.Just In
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- Eagles 2026 Round 2 mock draft roundup
- Delco police officers told drug dealer about investigations and took cocaine as payment, prosecutors say
- Rare Kobe Bryant card sells for $3.15 million, topping recent records
- City Council expands renter protections by approving Safe Healthy Homes Act
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