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.
September 3, 2017
Obituaries
Penn fraternity honors brother who died after 'long battle with depression'
Fraternity brothers at the University of Pennsylvania are honoring a 21-year-old senior who died last week after what an obituary described as a lengthy battle with depression.September 3, 2017
Homicide
Father of Bucks County murder victim offers condolences to slain Temple student's dad
The father of one of the four young men murdered in this summer's gruesome Bucks County reached out Saturday to share his condolences with Ed Burleigh, whose daughter Jenna, 22, was killed last week after a night out at a bar near Temple University's North Philadelphia campus.September 3, 2017
Television
Tamron Hall returns to TV with new season of 'Deadline: Crime'
Tamron Hall's abrupt departure from MSNBC in February left many supporters of the Temple alum wondering what her next step would be after a decade of stellar work with the network.September 3, 2017
Business
Two Philly hospitals sold in $170 million deal
A pair of Philadelphia hospitals will soon operate under new ownership after Tenet Healthcare Corporation reached a $170 million deal to transfer the facilities to a newly formed affiliate of Paladin Healthcare.September 3, 2017
Crime
Man who punched victim with cerebral palsy: 'I'm not a bully'
The man awaiting trial for assaulting a disabled victim in West Chester earlier this year claims he's been demonized without ever having an opportunity to share his side of the story.August 31, 2017
Traffic
Here are the road closures for the 2017 Budweiser Made in America festival
The 2017 Budweiser Made in America festival returns to Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the fifth time of Saturday and Sunday, bringing 60 musical acts to five stages with marquee performances from Jay Z, J. Cole and The Chainsmokers.August 31, 2017
Desserts
Old City's Franklin Ice Cream Bar makes progress toward fall opening
The owners of Franklin Fountain and Shane Confectionary are well on their way to opening their third dessert shop, this time churning out keystone-shaped ice cream bars in a vintage art deco storefront.August 31, 2017
Amusement Parks
WATCH: Six Flags unveils plan for 'futuristic' CYBORG thrill ride
Never in the history of amusement parks has a new ride been pitched as anything but the most amazing rush you will ever experience.August 30, 2017
Infrastructure
Major capital investment coming to N.J. Turnpike, GSP rest stops
Sixteen aging service areas along the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway are on tap receive more than $250 million in capital improvements over the next 25 years, Gov. Chris Christie announced at Wednesday afternoon press conference.August 30, 2017
Reality TV
MTV teases debut of upcoming spinoff 'Teen Mom NJ'
Reality TV's obsession with New Jersey makes too much sense to die. That's why MTV already got a jump on filming a revival of "Beach House" earlier this summer and it's why people still care about a "Jersey Shore" reunion. The words "appealing" and "appalling" are closer than we realize. New Jersey strikes the right balance.Just In
- Sixers guard Cam Payne to be reevaluated in approximately two weeks after suffering right hamstring strain
- Philly's new homeless shelter offers case management and medical services to 'set people up for success'
- Now serving brunch, dancerobot draws inspiration from Japanese roots and an old Philly diner
- Taking a GLP-1? Doctors say not to forget about movement and mental health
- Penn community says proposed changes to guidelines on campus demonstrations infringe on free speech
- Eagles' 2026 offseason schedule announced
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