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 3, 2017
Parking
On heels of lawsuit, petition calls for legalizing median parking on South Broad Street
The push comes just as 5th Square, a local urbanist political action committee (PAC), sued the Philadelphia Police Department and the Philadelphia Parking Authority to compel them to enforce the law banning parking in the median.August 3, 2017
Restaurants
Owners of longtime Philly pizzeria to open gyro, souvlaki spot in Center City
Pete's Famous Pizza owner Peter Kada to open Moustaki, a Greek gryo and souvlaki restaurant in Center City.August 3, 2017
Musicians
Questlove credits Dave Chappelle for landing gig with Jimmy Fallon
Dave Chappelle's return to the pinnacle of comedy after a lengthy hiatus is a testament to his fans' loyalty, which will be on full display throughout August as Chappelle completes a star-studded residency at Radio City Music Hall.August 3, 2017
Research
Penn to launch genetic research program on Asperger syndrome
A $5.4 million gift from an anonymous donor will enable the University of Pennsylvania to launch a research program for Asperger Syndrome, opening the door to a better understanding of the genetics behind the condition.August 2, 2017
Investigation
DA: Husband charged in death of woman found in South Jersey pool
Six weeks after the body of Michelle Long was found floating in a swimming pool in Woolwich Township, Gloucester County prosecutors have filed homicide charges against her husband.August 2, 2017
Real Estate
Why is Fishtown one of America's toughest places to build new housing?
Fishtown has been a hot housing market for more than a decade now, in part because of the varied nightlife and amenities and possibly more so because it's the best place in the country to turn a profit on a flip.August 1, 2017
Restaurants
Bon Appétit picks two Philly spots for 'Best New Restaurants in America 2017'
Two Philadelphia restaurants just scored a place on Bon Appétit's highly anticipated list of America's 50 best new restaurants. Good luck eating at either of them anytime soon now.August 1, 2017
Investigation
D.A.: Jogger sexually assaulted at gunpoint in Montgomery County park
Authorities in Norristown are seeking help from the public to locate a man who allegedly held a woman at gunpoint on Tuesday before sexually assaulting her at a local park.August 1, 2017
Bicycling
Philly breaks ground on city's first one-way protected bike lane
When Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney unveiled the city's first two-way protected bike lane last fall, the mile-long stretch in Mayfair marked the beginning of an initiative to construct 30 miles of cyclist-friendly roadway in the coming years.August 1, 2017
Investigation
Smoking, drinking alligators on Snapchat prompt PSPCA investigation
The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will investigate a Snapchat video in which baby alligators were forced to smoke cigarettes and drink from a liquor bottle, the organization announced Tuesday.Just In
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