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 28, 2018
Restaurants
New York City falafel shop Mamoun's plans Old City location
Mamoun's Falafel, a staple in New York and New Jersey since 1971, will reportedly open its first Philly franchise in Old City.February 28, 2018
Directors
Kevin Smith: Heart attack seemed like 'I got some bad milk'
Cult director and New Jersey native Kevin Smith underwent a massive heart attack Sunday night in between comedy sets at California's Alex Theatre, mysteriously falling ill before canceling his second show.February 28, 2018
Investigation
Police: Body found floating in Delaware River at Penn Treaty Park
Philadelphia police are investigating after a body was found Wednesday morning floating in the Delaware River off the shore of Penn Treaty Park.February 27, 2018
NBA
LeBron James responds to Philly billboards in Cleveland: 'It's very flattering'
Philly wants LeBron James in a Sixers uniform next season — and it sure sounds like the King was charmed by the courtship of a few billboards in Cleveland.February 27, 2018
Courts
South Philly doctor gets prison time in illegal sales of pill prescriptions
A South Philadelphia doctor will spend four years in prison after pleading guilty to the illegal sale of more than $5 million in prescription drugs, including Suboxone and Klonopin, following a federal indictment handed down last in May of 2016.February 27, 2018
Wawa
Wawa hot take in Washington Post calls urban stores 'a mistake'
This is not going to be a knee-jerk hit piece against a person who came to the educated viewpoint that Wawa isn't really a great option for eating in the city.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
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 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.Just In
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