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.
October 25, 2017
Taxes
Airport study finds 'natural experiment' for Philly soda tax
Nearly a year after its implementation, Philadelphia's soda tax remains a subject of controversy among local policymakers and businesses.October 25, 2017
Movies
Casting call: Are you the stand-in M. Night Shyamalan needs to film 'Glass'?
Filmmaker seeks male actor to stand in for upcoming movie "Glass."October 25, 2017
Business
Reading Terminal Market plans wine, liquor kiosks for Pennsylvania vendors
Already home to everything under the Philadelphia sun, Reading Terminal Market will soon dedicate space for an expanded selection of wine and spirits made in Pennsylvania.October 24, 2017
Business
South Jersey magazine ditches all-male 'Women in Business' event after social media uproar
An all-male panel discussion on the topic of "Women in Business," planned for next month as part of a local magazine's "Women's Empowerment Series," will no longer take place after a tweet promoting the event drew scathing criticism from those who found the concept tactless and tone-deaf.October 24, 2017
Politics
WATCH: Michael Nutter rips Trump's 'sick and sad' phone call to Gold Star widow
Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter's disdain for President Trump has never been much of a secret, both before last year's election and in the tumultuous year that has followed.October 24, 2017
Wines
Charles Barkley disses Shaq as he launches charitable wine label
The NBA is back in action, the Sixers are officially in the win column, and it doesn't matter. Charles Barkley will still be miserable about the predictability of it all.October 24, 2017
Celebrities
Kevin Hart roasts 'famous' Instagram troll with unflattering photo
Kevin Hart's social media presence walks a fine line between instigation and peacemaking. Most of the time, you'll find him running around, promoting his work or making fun of Dwayne Johnson. Then there are the times he has to work out a way to respond to cheating allegations and trolls.October 22, 2017
Fires
Popular Jersey Shore restaurant severely damaged in weekend blaze
The future of an iconic restaurant in Avon-by-the-Sea is suddenly in jeopardy after a three-alarm fire left the decades-old business ravaged over the weekend.October 22, 2017
Actors
'Stranger Things' child star fires agent over former client's sex abuse claim
With less than a week to go before Netflix premieres the much-anticipated second season of "Stranger Things," one of the sci-fi sensation's biggest stars is ditching his agent over past claims of sexual abuse.October 22, 2017
Investigation
Police: Father charged after boy, 6, shoots three-year-old brother
Philadelphia police announced charges Sunday against the father of a six-year-old boy who shot his three-year-old brother in the forehead on Saturday afternoon.Just In
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- Kennett Square Holiday Village Market returns in December with more than 50 vendors
- South Jersey home that won ABC's 'The Great Christmas Light Fight' will feature a new holiday theme this year
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