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

April 21, 2018

Investigation

A.G.: Fake businesses stole $336K from Pennsylvania agency

Six individuals are facing felony charges after they allegedly used fake business to fraudulently obtain grant funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Attorney General's office announced this week.

April 20, 2018

Development

Philadelphia city controller releases data, policy analysis of 10-year tax abatement

Philadelphia Office of the City Controller releases data and policy analysis on City's Ten-Year Tax Abatement.

April 20, 2018

Business

Wawa voted America's favorite sandwich shop

Annual customer experience survey places Wawa atop America's best quick-service restaurants to get a sandwich.

April 20, 2018

Universities

Temple suspends fraternity amid multiple reports of sexual assault

Temple University is investigating "multiple credible reports" of alleged sexual misconduct, excessive drinking and drug use during social activities at the chapter house of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, according to a Temple police statement released Friday afternoon. 

April 20, 2018

NBA

And here goes Kevin Hart punking Dwyane Wade in Sixers-Heat series

The tables have turned in the Sixers' first-round NBA playoff matchup with the Miami Heat, who edged out Philadelphia on Monday night in Game Two at the Wells Fargo Center.

April 19, 2018

Jobs

Philly's new zipline and rope course is hiring operators

In just a few weeks, visitors at Fairmount Park will have the option to try out a new zipline and rope course that's been in the works for most of the past year.

April 19, 2018

NBA

Here are the best Joel Embiid mask tweets as Sixers take on Heat

Joel Embiid made his triumphant return to the court Thursday night by spiking the hell out of the opening tip in game 

April 19, 2018

NFL

As Eagles look ahead to 2018, team releases documentary on Super Bowl season

The Philadelphia Eagles officially have their calendars marked for the 2018-19 season. Every other team in the league will have those dates circled for a chance to take down the defending Super Bowl champions. Last season has already been immortalized in Philadelphia lore, but before turning the page, the Eagles on Thursday released a free documentary, "All We Got. All We Need: 2017 Eagles Season," that takes fans behind the scenes of the last year's historic run.

April 19, 2018

Crime

Police: Enraged woman throws hot coffee at Wawa employee

A Delaware woman who allegedly flipped her lid and threw hot coffee at a Wawa employee is now facing multiple charges following her outburst Wednesday night in Dover.

April 19, 2018

Celebrities

Will Smith tells dramatic story of meeting Michael Jackson for first time

It's hard to believe that nearly a decade has passed since Michael Jackson passed away on a summer night in 2009.

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