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 26, 2018
Education
Abington School District appoints new superintendent
Abington School District appointed Jeffrey S. Fecher as new superintendent of schools. Fecher is the former principal of Abington Senior High School and he replaces Amy Sichel.September 25, 2018
Celebrities
Watch Will Smith, 50, bungee jump into Grand Canyon
West Philadelphia native Will Smith bungee jumps into the Grand Canyon on his 50th birthday.September 25, 2018
Legislation
Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces bill to legalize recreational marijuana
A bill has been introduced to legalize recreational marijuana by Pennsylvania Rep. Jake Wheatley, D-Allegheny, launching a petition to build statewide support for sweeping reform.September 25, 2018
Food & Drink
Philly's Ekta ranked one of best Indian restaurants in United States
Philadelphia's Ekta Indian Cuisine is ranked one of the best Indian restaurants in the United States. There are three locations—in Fishtown, University City and Bryn Mawr.September 25, 2018
Wildlife
Raccoon survives nine-story plunge from Ocean City boardwalk building
A raccoon climbed the exterior of Gardens Plaza condominium tower on Ocean City Boardwalk last week, before it fell, survived the impact with the ground and scurried away.September 24, 2018
Courts
Philly woman indicted in viral Wildwood beach arrest
The Philadelphia woman whose arrest on a Wildwood beach went viral earlier this year will face charges in the incident, a grand jury in Cape May County decided Monday.September 24, 2018
Courts
Penn grad sues fraternity over giant flaming marshmallow incident
A civil suit filed in federal court last week claims a 2018 nursing graduate was injured during a Halloween party hosted by Phi Upsilon, known around campus as Castle, according to school newspaper.September 24, 2018
Business
JPMorgan Chase opening 50 branches in Philadelphia area
JPMorgan Chase announced it will bring 50 new branches to the Philadelphia area, adding a new competitor to a crowded banking market.September 24, 2018
NHL
Flyers should 'stick to their guns,' ignore anti-Gritty petition, says Mascot Guru
The Philadelphia Flyers unleashed a monstrosity on the hockey world Monday morning with the debut of Gritty, a googly-eyed corpulent hair-ball on skates.September 20, 2018
Nature
Photographer captures rare, supernumerary rainbow over Jersey Shore
Photographer John Entwistle, whose work often documents nature in New Jersey, captured a rare sight on Monday while watching the sunset with his daughter in Farmingdale. A supernumery rainbow formed over the sky during sunset on September 17, 2018.Just In
- Instant observations: Dominick Barlow goes down, Jared McCain arrives at another crossroads, Sixers get blown out
- Philadelphia Flower Show to dig into the history of gardening in America
- Penn groups seek to block creation of federal 'registry' of Jewish students and faculty
- Report: Ranger Suárez leaves Phillies for Red Sox, five-year deal
- Sleeping in on weekends may benefit teenagers' mental health
- Frequent online shopping is tied to higher stress levels, study shows
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