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.
July 5, 2017
Arrests
Report: Two Philly men arrested in attack on Ocean City lifeguards
Harold E. Corbin, 25, and Darnell M. Willingham, 29, both of Philadelphia, were charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.July 5, 2017
Medicine
Penn finds cases of nasty gut infection 'soaring' in United States
Americans are increasingly falling victim to an intestinal infection that proves deadly for many, spreads in hospital environments and places a growing burden on the nation's health care system, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine.July 2, 2017
Television
WATCH: Dave Chappelle plays 'Freestylin' with The Roots on Jimmy Fallon
The Roots' big leap into late night television has consistently proven that the Philadelphia hip-hop legends, always known as a serious and socially conscious group, also have a brilliant sense of humor to play against the wiles of Jimmy Fallon every night.July 2, 2017
Investigation
Police charge surrendering shooter in Chester County road rage killing
Days after the tragic murder of Bianca Roberson, a 28-year-old suspect turned himself in to Chester County authorities early Sunday morning, ending a nationwide search for the man who shot her in a fit of road rage, prosecutors said in a news conference announcing the arrest.July 2, 2017
Politics
Twitter fumes over #NJshutdown as Christie demands lawmakers return to table
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ordered Democratic lawmakers to resume negotiations Sunday on the state's budget impasse, which continues to put a damper on holiday plans amid a shutdown of nonessential government services.June 29, 2017
Medical Marijuana
Philly granted three permits for medical marijuana dispensaries
The Pennsylvania Department of Health handed out its first round of medical marijuana dispensary permits on Thursday, granting three to Philadelphia as the state program moves toward a launch next year.June 29, 2017
Movies
WATCH: Trailer for Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson 'Jumanji' remake
At the prolific pace Kevin Hart gets cast in movies, it's pretty hard to keep up with the world's highest-paid comedian.June 29, 2017
Investigation
Police identify drowning victim at North Wildwood beach
Authorities in North Wildwood have identified a man whose body was found Sunday night after washing ashore at the beach between 24th and 25th Avenues.June 28, 2017
Wawa
Wawa giving out free hoagies Thursday by Independence Mall
Wawa Welcome America rolls into town this week with more than 50 free events from Thursday through Independence Day, capped by fireworks celebrations at the Delaware River waterfront and Benjamin Franklin Parkway.June 28, 2017
Restaurants
Three Philly chefs in running for Zagat's first national '30 under 30'
Zagat is going national with its "30 under 30" awards for the first time this year. Three Philadelphia chefs have been named 2017 finalists: Jesse Ito, 28, chef-owner Royal Sushi & Izakaya; Caitlin McMillan, 28, sous-chef, CooknSolo Restaurants, Malik Ali, 26, sous/pastry chef, Restaurant NeufJust In
- Temple students to create live albums of Opera Philadelphia productions
- Lower Merion activates township's first automated red light cameras
- A huge craft brewing conference is coming to Philly, and its official beer is a new Yards lager
- Two museums are looking back on the entire history of American art through political teapots and a 'death cart'
- Tracking Sixers' playoff seeding odds in final days of 2025-26 NBA regular season
- WNBA officially expanding to Philadelphia
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