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.
September 18, 2018
Business
Here's a look inside Sprouts Farmers Market at Lincoln Square
Sprouts Farmers Market will officially open its first location in Pennsylvania on Wednesday at South Philadelphia's Lincoln Square, a transformational project introducing new apartments and retail to the awakening Washington Avenue corridor.September 17, 2018
Obituaries
Army Ranger, Bucks County native killed in tactical vehicle accident
A Doylestown native and Army Ranger died earlier this month in what military officials described as a single tactical vehicle accident, according to a news release from the Army. Captain Connor Bednarzyk, 25, was killed Sept. 7 in the accident near Fort Benning, Georgia, officials said.September 17, 2018
Investigations
Lawyer: Pennsylvania police officer linked to lewd videos at Hoboken bar
A man filmed performing lewd acts on a woman at a bar in Hoboken, prompting outrage and criminal charges earlier this month, has been identified as a police officer in Pennsylvania, according to an attorney representing the disgraced club.September 17, 2018
NFL
DeSean Jackson loaned Ryan Fitzpatrick his outfit after torching Eagles
DeSean Jackson reminded everyone in Philadelphia on Sunday how it feels to watch one his patented, backbreaking 75-yard touchdown receptions. In a word, it's demoralizing.September 17, 2018
Business
Wawa at Drexel University opens this week
The 8,760-square-foot store, which will occupy the first floor of the university's General Services Building, will be the biggest in Philadelphia.September 14, 2018
Investigations
Chester County man found dead on roadside in suspected homicide
Samuel Algarin, a young father from Quarryville, was found dead Thursday evening on the side of a road in West Fallowfield Township, Chester County, prompting authorities to launch a homicide investigation on Friday, prosecutors said.September 14, 2018
Investigations
Aspiring N.J. firefighter accused of starting shed fire he helped extinguish
An aspiring volunteer firefighter in Hamilton Township is facing criminal charges for allegedly setting a local shed on fire and then pretending to be a part of the responding units called to put out the flames.September 14, 2018
Health News
Undocumented immigrants see doctors less often, but are they healthier than other U.S. populations?
Undocumented immigrants are among the least likely populations in the United States to seek out health care services, yet their health compared to other demographic groups appears to be better, according to researchers at Drexel University.September 14, 2018
Development
Renderings show plans for 48-story tower on Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square's last remaining undeveloped parcel is shaping up to be the Center City park's most extravagant project yet. The Laurel, a 48-story luxury apartment tower, broke ground in Philadelphia on Thursday after years of alterations to the design at 1911 Walnut Street.September 13, 2018
Parks
Green SEPTA mist installation 'Pulse' debuts at Dilworth Park
Nights at Dilworth Park just got a lot more colorful this week as SEPTA's trolleys pass beneath the fountain at City Hall.Just In
- Philly photographer sued for allegedly failing to show up to weddings
- PPA starts issuing speeding tickets using traffic cameras along Route 13 after warning period ends
- Source: Sixers signing Vanderbilt guard Duke Miles to Exhibit 10 contract
- Police uncover evidence of narcotics grow operation, explosive material at Olney home
- PennDOT work to close some highway lanes in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties into the fall
- Sixers free agency primer: Free agents
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