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 7, 2018
Investigation
River wards alarmed as police investigate at least one rape incident in East Kensington
Philadelphia police have confirmed they are investigating a rape incident in that occurred after midnight Saturday in East Kensington, an event some neighbors in the river wards are warning could be part of a recent pattern.August 6, 2018
Recreation
Man corrals humongous fish from Schuylkill River in Montgomery County
A King of Prussia man caught a huge muskellunge in the Schulkill River in Montgomery County. A photo and video of the catch left many in the region wondering whether it was real. Officials with the Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area confirmed the catch was authentic.August 6, 2018
Obituaries
Former Eagles GM Tom Heckert dies at 51
Tom Heckert, the former general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles during one of the team's most successful eras, died Sunday night at the age of 51.August 6, 2018
Crime
Body of missing Bronx mother of five found in North Philly home
The body of a mother of five who went missing from the Bronx late last month was reportedly found Sunday night at a home in the Feltonville neighborhood of North Philadelphia.August 6, 2018
Celebrities
South Jersey teacher pays Wawa bill for broke Keith Urban
Country star Keith Urban is a four-time Grammy award-winning artist with an estimated net worth in the range of $75 million, and a wife named Nicole Kidman.August 3, 2018
Business
Ways Brewery & Restaurant in works for Glenside in 2019
A pending license for Wolf Stone Brewing would pave the way for brothers Tim and Steven Way to open The Ways Brewery & Restaurant in Glenside some time in 2019.August 3, 2018
Business
Philadelphia airport opens Quiet Room for 'solitude or a prayer'
Philadelphia International Airport is looking to give travelers a slice of serenity away from the stress and hustle of the concourses. The airport announced this week that it has launched a new Quiet Room in order to provide a what they're calling "a place for solitude or a prayer."August 2, 2018
Amusement Parks
Hersheypark reveals new Reese's themed ride for 2019
For their next ride, the brains behind Hersheypark have shrewdly turned to the candy company's best product: the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.August 2, 2018
Business
Comcast, Amazon reach deal to launch Prime Video on Xfinity X1 platform
Philadelphia-based cable and internet giant Comcast has entered a partnership with Amazon to launch Prime Video on the Xfinity X1 platform, the companies announced on Thursday.August 2, 2018
Food & Drink
First look: Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant on tap for September debut in Philadelphia
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, which opened its first brewery in Newark, Del. in 1996, is set to bring its award-winning craft brew to Philadelphia on East Market Street.Just In
- Philly conducts a homeless count each year. Here's why it's held in January, despite some drawbacks
- Howie Roseman deflects on A.J. Brown's Eagles future: 'It is hard to find great players in the NFL'
- FIFA says it received over 500 million ticket requests for the World Cup
- The Rocky statue is permanently moving to the top of art museum steps
- Joel Embiid, Paul George probable for Sixers-Cavaliers on Friday; Dominick Barlow questionable
- Philadelphia Flower Show to dig into the history of gardening in America
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