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

May 4, 2018

Food & Drink

Two Philly restaurants among Yelp's best sit-down spots in America

As a fairly mature online presence, Yelp has become an oddly representative portrait of internet behavior at large. 

May 4, 2018

Wildlife

Freakish sea creature washes up along Jersey Shore

A woman taking a jog along the shore of Island Beach State Park stopped in her tracks when she spotted a spiky beast later identified as an Atlantic sturgeon.

May 3, 2018

Investigation

Police: $112,000 in designer goods stolen from King of Prussia Mall

Authorities in Upper Merion Township are seeking assistance from the public to identify five suspects believed to be linked to the theft of more than $112,000 in designers bags and purses from the King of Prussia Mall.

May 3, 2018

Business

Acme Markets closing two locations in Montgomery County

Facing stiff competition and a shift in regional focus, Acme Markets will close two of its older stores in Montgomery County.

May 3, 2018

Television

Hysterical Philly woman gets $20,000 from idol Ellen DeGeneres

If you want to improve your mood, watching "The Ellen Show" is scientifically proven to be an effective antidepressant.

May 3, 2018

Universities

North Philly protesters tell Temple to build football stadium at Ambler campus

The ongoing protest to prevent Temple University from building a 35,000-seat stadium in North Philadelphia entered a new theater this week: Ambler.

May 1, 2018

Music

Questlove takes swipe at Kanye West for Trump support

Hip-hip star Kanye West alienated millions of fans last week when he openly declared President Donald Trump "my brother" and shared a photo of an autographed "Make America Great Again" hat.

May 1, 2018

Restaurants

Philly restaurant lands on Conde Nast Traveler's 2018 'Hot List'

Another accolade goes to Wm. Mulherin's Sons, the popular Fishtown restaurant and hotel now recognized on Conde Nast Traveler's 2018 "Hot List."

May 1, 2018

Investigation

Police charge teen in double stabbing at SEPTA station

Philadelphia police announced charges Tuesday against a teenager who allegedly stabbed two other teens last week at SEPTA's 8th Street Station in Center City.

May 1, 2018

Media

Josh Innes suspended, co-worker fired in apparent Houston radio beef

Former SportsRadio 94WIP host Josh Innes is in trouble again — surprise, surprise — but he's not in as much trouble as the guy he's currently at war with in Houston.  

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