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.
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
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.August 30, 2017
Development
Report: New Trader Joe's location rumored in South Philly
South Philadelphia's well-known parking woes can explain, to some extent, why there has been such demand for local grocery stores that offer convenience and variety, especially in the crowded area of Queen Village.August 30, 2017
Parks
Philly becomes first U.S. city to map urban trails on Google Street View
You can now go to the park on your phone or your computer — not to skip nature, but to plan your trip.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 29, 2017
Humor
WATCH: Philly woman gives darkly jolly answer to stranger's question
Philadelphia is consistently ranked one of the best travel destinations in the United States. This wouldn't be the case if there were nothing fun to do here.August 29, 2017
Investigation
Former Philly teacher, out on bail, re-arrested in sex assault probe
A former West Philadelphia science teacher charged earlier this month with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student in Chester County was arrested again Tuesday after prosecutors said they received new information about the extent of the sexual relationship.August 29, 2017
Courts
South Jersey bakery pays woman $60,000 in 'magic word' maternity leave case
A contract baking company based in Vineland and Bellmawr has agreed to pay a former employee $60,000 to resolve allegations that it cut her loose in violation of her maternity rights under the New Jersey Family Leave Act.August 29, 2017
Obesity
Uneven weight-loss could be a trap for obesity, Drexel study finds
Progress in many areas of life isn't always linear, no matter whether the goals are of our own choosing or come from situations thrown into our lap.August 28, 2017
Musicians
In VMA acceptance speech, Pink shares powerful story about daughter's worries
Ever since Doylestown native Alecia Beth Moore broke out as an emerging artist under the moniker Pink, her career has been shaped around an inspiration for young women to embrace themselves inside and out.Just In
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