Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

November 13, 2017

Maps

Meet Atlas, Philly's revamped all-in-one property search tool

In a city as old, big and constantly evolving as Philadelphia, having easy access to property data can be a lifesaver for informed decision-making, planning and getting ahead of deadlines.

November 10, 2017

Odd News

Look at this Cheetah-like cat found running wild around Reading

Pennsylvania isn't exactly the Serengeti plain. There may be coywolves prowling around the fringes of some cities in the Northeast, but one wild animal you wouldn't expect to find here is a cheetah, or anything resembling one.

November 10, 2017

Development

Report: Historic preservation effort drives up cost of Ben Franklin Parkway hotel project

When Philadelphia's Family Court Building migrated to a shiny new home at 1501 Arch St., plans soon took shape transform the previous courthouse on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway into a boutique hotel. 

November 10, 2017

Hepatitis C

Philly health department finds youth hep-C cases fueled by opioid epidemic

Newly released statistics from the Philadelphia Health Department indicate that a rise in hepatitis C infections among the city's youth is a direct consequence of the region's deepening opioid crisis.

November 10, 2017

Television

WATCH: Puppet Kellyanne Conway joins Jimmy Kimmel to talk Trump in Vietnam

President Donald Trump is wrapping up a tour of Asia whose underlying goal seems to be lining up allegiances as a bulwark against China's ever-expanding regional influence. There's also an informal meeting to be had with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

November 9, 2017

Weather

Sudden freezing temps will feel like teens in Philly area

A mild-to-warm early November is on the verge of taking a blistering cold turn.

November 9, 2017

Restaurants

Fast-growing Jersey Mike's to debut gluten-free hoagie roll

National hoagie chain Jersey Mike's will introduce a gluten-free roll next month as the expanding franchise seeks to provide safe options for customers with gluten intolerance.

November 9, 2017

Politics

Former DNC chairwoman targets CNN's Jake Tapper for 'betraying' her

Political strategist and former Democratic National Committee chairwoman Donna Brazile is settling scores in her newly published book, an insider's analysis of the breakdowns that led to the election of Donald Trump. 

November 9, 2017

Development

Long-delayed Techadelphia hub shows signs of activity in Kensington

It's been nearly two years since the exciting mixed-use project dubbed Techadelphia surfaced with plans for apartments and Olde Kensington. 

November 8, 2017

Politics

Santorum: Trump 'not delivering on his promises' cost GOP in 2017

Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum has long been a supporter and ally of President Donald Trump, but his patience is wearing thin after Tuesday's elections ushered a wave of Democrats into office across the country.

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