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 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
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
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
NFL
Eagles' Chris Long slams Seahawks for canceling Colin Kaepernick workout
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long lashed out at the Seattle Seahawks this week over the team's alleged decision to cancel an offseason workout with exiled quarterback Colin Kaepernick.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.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
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 12, 2018
Public Transit
New image shows progress on SEPTA's double-decker Regional Rail trains
SEPTA's plans to add 45 multi-level trains to its Regional Rail fleet appear to be moving along efficiently after the transit agency announced plans last year for the $137.5 million procurement.April 12, 2018
Development
Report: Developers plan $350 million Pocono Springs entertainment village
A sprawling, family-friendly entertainment village could soon bring more than 3,200 jobs and plenty of fun to the Poconos, according to multiple reports.Just In
- Who are the purple-vested workers now patrolling SEPTA stations?
- GLP-1 drugs must now carry warning labels about rare risk of vision loss
- Stateside is betting on its vodka again after a banner year for its canned cocktails
- Eagles trade deadline rumor and report tracker: No moves made on deadline day
- The SS United States once crossed the Atlantic in record time. Now set to be sunk, that historic voyage still stands out
- Bob Boone, the Phillies' first World Series-winning catcher, dies at 78
- Philly's holiday tree lighting will feature performances by Kristin Chenoweth and Kirk Franklin
- South Jersey home that won ABC's 'The Great Christmas Light Fight' will feature a new holiday theme this year
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