Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

July 19, 2018

Food & Drink

Two New Jersey beach bars ranked among best in United States

In its list of the top 25 beach bars in the United States, The Daily Meal names a pair of bars from Asbury Park and Cape May, New Jersey.

July 19, 2018

Hotels

Atlantic City shuts down nuisance Fox Manor Hotel

Authorities in Atlantic City took swift action on Thursday to shut down The Fox Manor Hotel, a 46-room property at 2707 Pacific Avenue that had racked up more than 70 code violations, city officials confirmed.

July 18, 2018

Health News

Penn, Johnson & Johnson partner for new healthcare networking hub

Two years after launching the Pennovation Center in West Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania has reached an agreement with Johnson & Johnson to form a network hub that will empower healthcare innovation at the Ivy League incubator.

July 18, 2018

Investigation

Police: Body found inside Spring Garden home

A man's body was discovered Wednesday morning at a home in the Spring Garden section of the city, according to Philadelphia police.

July 18, 2018

NFL

Eagles' Chris Long fires back at Ben McAdoo for comments about team success

Former Giants head coach Ben McAdoo recently told the New York Post that he believes the Giants will win the NFC East in 2018-19. Philadelphia Eagles' defensive end Chris Long begs to differ.

July 17, 2018

Investigations

Police: Human skeletal remains found in suitcase in Southwest Philly

A suitcase found on the street near Bartram's Garden reportedly contained human skeletal remains, according to Philadelphia police.

July 17, 2018

Bars

Another rooftop bar opens this week at Bok Building in South Philly

The ongoing rebirth of South Philadelphia's iconic Bok Building continues this week with the opening of Irwin's Upstairs, a rooftop bar that will serve drinks and small Mediterranean plates in front a panoramic of Center City.

July 17, 2018

Business

Inspectors find rigged boardwalk games, store violations at Jersey Shore

An annual inspection of boardwalk gaming establishments and retail locations has already turned up 12 alleged violations of New Jersey consumer protection laws, the state attorney general's office announced on Tuesday.

July 17, 2018

Cities

Pew: Philadelphia has highest rate of disability among large U.S. cities

Philadelphia residents have the highest rate of physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities among large U.S. cities, a statistic that appears to reflect the deeper degree of poverty found in the cities near the top of the list, according to new research from the Pew Charitable Trusts.

July 16, 2018

Music

Taylor Swift hit by technical difficulties during show at Lincoln Financial Field

Thousands of diehard Taylor Swift fans packed into Lincoln Financial Field this weekend for a double-header as the 28-year-old pop-star returned to Philadelphia for the first time since 2015. 

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