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.
December 20, 2017
Arrests
Philly police officer arrested for alleged DUI, threats against bystander
A Philadelphia police officer will head to court in connection with a 2016 incident in which he allegedly drove under the influence and threatened an innocent bystander with his service weapon, District Attorney Kelly Hodge announced on Wednesday.December 19, 2017
Food & Drink
One Philly hamburger ranks in America's top 100
In today's body-conscious society, not to suggest that's a bad thing, the hamburger has become something of the ultimate cheat meal.December 19, 2017
Development
Target reveals plans for small-format store on Main Line
Target announced plans to expand to Ardmore in 2019.December 19, 2017
Fires
Beloved Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse survives fire at Northeast Philly warehouse
Philadelphia narrowly escaped a devastating fire at one of its most celebrated BBQ joints on Monday when a warehouse blaze broke out at Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse in the Northeast.December 19, 2017
Celebrities
Will Smith joins Instagram, teases Justin Timberlake about dangers of Super Bowl
When the NFL announced in October that Justin Timberlake will perform at halftime on Super Bowl LII, one of the actor-pop star's first promises was that there will be no wardrobe malfunctions, with or without Janet Jackson by his side.December 18, 2017
Athletes
Allen Iverson reacts to 'honor' of Odell Beckham Jr.'s stepover tattoo
Giants wide receiver gets tattoo of iconic Iverson moment from 2001 NBA Finals.December 18, 2017
Arrests
Former 'Shark Tank' contestant arrested in New Jersey cocaine bust
An entrepreneur who once scored a big deal on ABC's "Shark Tank" was arrested this week in the breakup of a major New Jersey cocaine ring, Monmouth County prosecutors announced.December 18, 2017
Internet
These are Philly's most popular Google searches in 2017
As the days wind down in 2017, there's no better way to get an aggregate snapshot of what mattered to people this year than Google's search data.December 18, 2017
Humor
Funny or Die's 'Overly Excited Tourist' visits Philadelphia
The Funny or Die series is helmed by Ryan O'Flanagan, a Los Angeles-based comedian and actor who you may recognize as Mr. Kraz from the 2017 Netflix mockumentary "American Vandal."December 18, 2017
Legislation
Gov. Wolf vetoes 'disingenuous,' 'extreme' GOP abortion bill
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf delivered a promised veto Monday to a Republican abortion bill that would have set a maximum legal window for abortions at 20 weeks, a policy the Democratic governor previously called an "attack on women."Just In
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