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.
February 27, 2018
Neighborhoods
Report ranks two Philly neighborhoods in America's top 10 most gentrified ZIP codes
A new analysis of American ZIP codes finds that Philadelphia is home to two of the nation's top 20 neighborhoods impacted by gentrification — Northern Liberties (19123) and Point Breeze (19146).February 26, 2018
Death
Bill Cosby's daughter, Ensa, dies at 44 years old
Ensa Cosby, the daughter of embattled comedian and Philadelphia native Bill Cosby, died last Friday at the age of 44, according to a report from gossip site TMZ.February 26, 2018
Investigation
Man arrested in Norristown double homicide after bodies found in car
Authorities in Norristown are investigating an apparent double homicide after two bodies were found early Monday inside a parked car.February 26, 2018
NBA
Three LeBron James-to-Philly billboards installed in Cleveland
Taking a page straight out of Hollywood, a Philadelphia area company on Monday installed three billboards in Cleveland in a bid to lure soon-to-be free agent LeBron James to the Sixers.February 23, 2018
Bike Lanes
City Council bill: Speed bump for protected bike lanes in Philly?
Philadelphia's promise to become a more bike-friendly place took a huge step forward last August with the opening of the city's first one-way protected bike lane, a 1.1-mile stretch through University City from Chestnut and 45th to 34th streets.February 23, 2018
Development
Developer reveals skyscraper planned for last free parcel on Rittenhouse Square
Plans for a 48-story condominium tower to be built on Rittenhouse Square's last free parcel of land were revealed Friday by the New York-based developer behind the project, Southern Land Company.February 22, 2018
Travel
Clearwater, home of Phillies Spring Training, voted best beach in America
As the Phillies start Spring Training, TripAdvisor announced this week that Clearwater Beach, located in Pinellas County on Florida's west coast, is the best beach in the United States in 2018.February 22, 2018
MLB
Eagles' Lane Johnson, fans scoff at Yankees' claim to underdog status
The New York Yankees have won the World Series an incredible 27 times since 1903. The next closest team, the St. Louis Cardinals, have won 11 World Series.February 22, 2018
Health News
Mercy Philadelphia Hospital embarks on $15 million ER expansion
Elected officials and leaders from Mercy Philadelphia Hospital gathered Thursday to break ground on a $15 expansion project that will double the hospital's emergency department by the time of its completion in 2019.February 21, 2018
Pediatrics
Infant heart surgery patients often experience hearing loss, CHOP researchers find
Children who undergo heart surgery as infants are at a heightened risk of suffering hearing loss and associated developmental challenges by the time they turn four years old, according to new research out of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.Just In
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