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

June 7, 2018

Flights

Spirit Airlines expanding service from Philadelphia to Florida

Florida-based Spirit Airlines will soon be adding two additional routes to its service out of Philadelphia International Airport. Non-stop service will be available to Tampa International Airport and Fort Myers Southwest Florida International Airport in Dec. 2018.

June 7, 2018

Politics

City Council budget package would cut Philly property tax increase

City Council seeks to nix a proposed 4.1 percent increase in the city's property tax rate, a measure that has been urged by Mayor Jim Kenney to close the $630 million budget deficit of the School District of Philadelphia.

June 7, 2018

Transportation

Variable speed limits coming to I-76 between Philly, King of Prussia

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and PennDOT revealed plans Thursday to embark on a smart corridor technology initiative that will seek to improve travel between Philadelphia and King of Prussia. 

June 6, 2018

Film

Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga sing in new trailer for 'A Star is Born'

The long-awaited directorial debut from Bradley Cooper, a remake of the 1937 classic "A Star is Born," is only four months away from hitting the big screen. The first trailer shows Cooper and Lady Gaga singing together on stage.

June 6, 2018

Food & Drink

Round Guys Brewing Company to open Glenside Ale House this summer

Round Guys Brewing Company, a popular brewer and venue provider in Lansdale, is set to open the Glenside Ale House at 17 Limekiln Pike at some point this summer, according to Glenside Local.

June 6, 2018

Sixers

Sixers targeted with Bryan Colangelo #Woodergate billboard on I-95

It has been over a week since the embarrassing mystery of Bryan Colangelo's burner accounts hit the public eye. He still remains, almost unthinkably, the President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers.

June 6, 2018

Courts

Retired Philly police officer found guilty of bribing detective for stolen cars

A former Philadelphia police officer was found guilty by a federal jury on Wednesday for bribing a detective in order to gain access to the department's collection of stolen cars. The cars were then used as rentals and the officer paid the detective a monthly check.

June 6, 2018

Eagles

Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins takes silent stand in locker room, holds up signs

Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins held up signs in silent protest in the team's locker room after President Trump rescinded the team's invitation to the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory.

June 5, 2018

Investigation

Ambler woman arrested in alleged murder of grandmother

A homicide investigation is underway in Montgomery County after a woman was found dead Monday morning at a residence in Ambler.

June 5, 2018

NFL

Trump claims Eagles chose to 'abandon their fans' at White House

President Donald Trump is doubling down on his criticism of the Philadelphia Eagles, claiming on Tuesday that the team abandoned its fans by largely opting out of his canceled White House celebration for the Super Bowl champs.

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