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 5, 2017
Wildlife
Jersey Shore gets another great white shark to track along the coast
The great Mary Lee, famous for her habitual visits to the New Jersey coastline, will now have to share the spotlight with another great white shark.September 5, 2017
Memorials
Vigil, service planned to honor Temple student Jenna Burleigh
As members of the Temple University community continue to reel from the shocking murder of 22-year-old junior Jenna Burleigh, a pair of vigils are tentatively planned to honor her memory on Thursday.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
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.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.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
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 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.Just In
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