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.
November 9, 2018
Lacrosse
Gritty fever still fresh, Philly reacts to another new mascot
The Philadelphia Wings took notice of the meteoric rise of Flyers mascot Gritty—and they wanted a piece.November 9, 2018
Business
Northeast Philly Kmart to close as Sears slashes 40 more stores
The Kmart on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia will close in February 2019 following a decision by Sears Holdings to slash 40 more store locations. Liquidation sales will begin in November before the holiday season.November 8, 2018
Television
Fans, critics rave about dance masterpiece in 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' finale
Season 13 of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" wrapped up on Wednesday night with an exquisite sequence of contemporary dance, a magically earnest moment for creator Rob McElhenney and the adoring fans who never could have seen it coming.November 8, 2018
Investigations
Philly archdiocese joins others in establishing victim compensation funds
Several Roman Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania revealed plans on Thursday to establish compensation funds for surviving victims of clergy sexual abuse. The announcement comes after an August grand jury report detailed decades of priest abuse across the state.November 8, 2018
Criminal Justice
Delaware to transfer hundreds of inmates to Pennsylvania prisons
In the wake of last year's prison uprising at Delaware's James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, the state Department of Corrections announced that it will transfer 330 inmates to Pennsylvania prisons over the next two years.November 8, 2018
Transportation
SEPTA offers free subway rides home from Eagles-Cowboys game
SEPTA will offer Philadelphia Eagles fans free subway rides home on the Broad Street Line after the team takes on the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field.November 7, 2018
Politics
Rendell urges Democrats to push for infrastructure bill, avoid vengeance after midterm gains
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell says Democrats must focus on legislation, not vengeance, after reclaiming House of Representatives in the 2018 midterm election.November 7, 2018
Investigations
Two dogs found locked in basement of abandoned Norristown home
One dog is dead and a second is fighting for its life after the pair were found abandoned and emaciated in the basement of a Norristown property last weekend.November 7, 2018
Wildlife
Great white shark spotted off Atlantic City coast could be scouting location to give birth, experts say
Great white shark Jane, tracked by the non-profit research organization OCEARCH, appeared off the coast of Atlantic City, New Jersey during the first weekend of November.November 7, 2018
Lifestyle
State College named one of 15 best places to move in United States
The last decade may have cast a dark cloud over Happy Valley, but anyone searching for a place to build a life shouldn't overlook State College, according to a new ranking of America's most desirable move destinations.Just In
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