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.
April 17, 2018
Investigation
Philadelphia police release audio of Starbucks 911 call, dispatches and officer transmissions
Philadelphia police on Tuesday released about four minutes of audio connected to last week's controversial arrest of two black men at a Starbucks coffee shop in Center City.April 17, 2018
Criminal Justice
From prison, Meek Mill joins CNN's Don Lemon, weighs in on Starbucks fiasco
Imprisoned Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill learned on Monday that he will receive a new trial for the gun-and-drug conviction whose legitimacy now appears questionable at best.April 17, 2018
NBA
Kevin Hart posts video message for Dwyane Wade after Sixers lose to Heat
The easiest and most rational way to explain the Sixers' game two loss to the Miami Heat is that it was all Kevin Hart's fault.April 14, 2018
Investigation
Protests over controversial arrests at Center City Starbucks; Police commissioner says officers did nothing wrong
Philadelphia police have launched an internal investigation into two controversial arrests Thursday afternoon at a Starbucks in Center City.April 14, 2018
Legislation
Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces bill to invalidate Philly soda tax
A Republican Pennsylvania lawmaker introduced a bill this week that would render Philadelphia's controversial soda tax invalid.April 14, 2018
SEPTA
Amid public backlash, SEPTA police returning K9 to reassigned officer
A veteran member of SEPTA's Transit Police K9 unit will retire and return to the family of the officer who worked with him for five years, ending a nearly weeklong public outcry over an initial decision to separate the two.April 13, 2018
Investigation
Police: City employee finds body in Fairmount Park
Philadelphia police are investigating after an employee with the department of parks and recreation found a body Friday morning in Fairmount Park.April 13, 2018
Celebrities
Watch Will Smith conduct first-ever Instagram interview with astronaut
West Philly native Will Smith holds first-ever Instagram Live streaming interview with astronaut Drew Feustel from the International Space Station.April 13, 2018
NBA
2018 NBA playoffs: What you need to know for Sixers' first round series vs. Heat
The Philadelphia 76ers enter the 2018 NBA playoffs riding a franchise-best 16-game winning. They are hotter than the Miami Heat by definition — and that's saying something.April 13, 2018
NBA
Julius Erving says this year's Sixers 'can go all the way'
Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving believes Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and the 2017-18 Sixers can compete for an NBA title.Just In
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