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 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
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
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
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 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 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
Agriculture
Pennsylvania submits plan to open commercial hemp cultivation
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has submitted a plan to the USDA that would open the door to commercial applications for the industrial cultivation of hemp.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.January 21, 2019
Movies
New photos appear to confirm a blue Will Smith as Genie in 'Aladdin'
Early reaction to photos of the actor and West Philly native dressed as Genie were less than enthusiastic. His appearance was met with disappointment primarily because he wasn't blue like Robin Williams' original Genie.Just In
- Bryce Harper lists Haddonfield home for sale, with a $4.5 million asking price
- The cat walk trend came to West Philly, and made for a purr-fect afternoon
- Bob Boone, the Phillies' first World Series-winning catcher, dies at 78
- Eagles trade deadline rumor and report tracker
- Early 'Rocky' draft and poster signed by movie's cast are up for auction
- Insomnia Cookies rolls out new heated catering box to keep treats warm for up to three hours
- Phillies invite fans to Sleep Out at Citizens Bank Park to help youth experiencing homelessness
- Floyd Mayweather, Pedro Martínez and Sammy Sosa added to Philly Show autograph lineup in Oaks
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