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 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
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
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."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
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 13, 2017
Politics
CNN's Jake Tapper freezes Roy Moore spokesman over ignorant Bible claim
Many Americans, both Democrats and Republicans, took a deep sigh of relief on Tuesday night when Doug Jones narrowly defeated Roy Moore for a crucial Senate seat in Alabama's special election.December 13, 2017
Telecommunications
New Jersey set to introduce new 640 area code in 2018
As we prepare to enter 2018, the concept of area codes in the cell phone age may seem antiquated, even if they're a useful geographic indicator of where to trace incoming calls.December 13, 2017
History
Questlove learns fascinating truth about family ancestry on 'Finding Your Roots'
Amir "Questlove" Thompson became a lionheart of hip-hop on the strength of The Roots' politically charged discography, a 25-year journey that has elevated black discourse with musical sophistication and grit.Just In
- Newly accredited production facility in Philly offers tax incentives to movie and TV crews
- U.S. fertility rate dropped to another record low in 2025, CDC report shows
- Sixers center Joel Embiid will undergo surgery for appendicitis on Thursday
- A huge craft brewing conference is coming to Philly, and its official beer is a new Yards lager
- Fleur's, the acclaimed French restaurant in Kensington, to close after 7 months in business
- A look at the 2026 NFL calendar, and how it pertains to the Eagles
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