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.
October 31, 2018
Investigations
N.J. mom who helped prevent school shooting appears on 'Ellen'
A Lumberton mother of three who helped Kentucky authorities thwart a potential school shooter this month was reunited with the investigating state trooper during a Tuesday appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."October 31, 2018
Elections
Here's the lone ballot question Philadelphia voters must decide
There is one important ballot question Philadelphia residents will have to answer at the polls on Tuesday. Should the city borrow $181 million?October 31, 2018
Television
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' completes Eagles Super Bowl special tonight
Fans who tuned in for last week's episode of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" were left with a cliffhanger. In part one of the Super Bowl special, Charlie, who got left behind in Philly as The Gang traveled to Minneapolis, made a mess of Paddy's Pub in an effort to defend it.October 31, 2018
Humor
Your annual drunk Halloween 'news' interviews in Manayunk
Spoof news segment travels to Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood to interview drunk people celebrating Halloween in full costume.October 30, 2018
Crime
West Chester University theater student arrested for recording women in public bathrooms
West Chester University theater student, Joshua Yannuzzi, faces multiple criminal charges for allegedly filming women in public bathrooms both on campus and in other locations across the region, Chester County prosecutors announced Tuesday.October 30, 2018
Recreation
Cartoon Network plans kid-themed hotel in Lancaster County
Lancaster will soon be home to a first-of-its-kind hospitality experience for kids—specifically, fans of Cartoon Network. The cable station behind "Adventure Time," "We Bare Bares," "The Powerpuff Girls" and Adult Swim announced a partnership this week with Palace Entertainment to bring a nine-acre destination to central Pennsylvania.October 30, 2018
NBA
Images of Sixers' new NBA 'City Edition' uniform leak online
Leaked images show Nike's plans for NBA City Edition jersey for the Philadelphia 76ers and several other teams.October 30, 2018
Transportation
NJ Transit riders back conductor in video of woman's tirade
Riders on NJ Transit's Monday night "horror train," which lost power and went dark for two hours, were not too keen on an angry woman's decision to argue with a conductor. The Montclair-Boonton Line train left New York City's Penn Station at 6:10 p.m. and got stuck east of Newark at around 6:25 p.m.October 29, 2018
Television
Bob Saget to host ABC's 'Videos After Dark,' an edgier 'America's Funniest Home Videos'
ABC will team up with comedian Bob Saget to produce "Videos After Dark," an adult-friendly update on the classic "America's Funniest Home Videos" series.October 29, 2018
Fast Food
Center City Burger King 'refuses' to sell chain's new 'Philly Cheese King'
A Burger King in Center City is revolting against the company's latest promotion, a cheeseburger-cheestesteak hybrid the chain developed to correct a "fundamental flaw in the traditional Philly Cheesesteak."Just In
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