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.
May 11, 2017
Indictment
Philadelphia area restaurateur indicted for alleged cash skimming
A restaurateur with multiple businesses in the Philadelphia area was indicted Thursday on charges of conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service by filing false tax returns, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.May 10, 2017
Television
WATCH: Jon Stewart defends Colbert for rant on 'Daily Show' reunion
Stephen Colbert is still recovering from last week's backlash against the "Late Show" monologue in which he dropped a sexually charged insult about President Donald Trump's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.May 10, 2017
Marijuana
Kenney: Legal marijuana should be sold at Pennsylvania state liquor stores
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney thinks Pennsylvania should eventually legalize and sell marijuana at its state-controlled stores, where a steady source of revenue can be captured under a secure system.May 10, 2017
Animal Cruelty
Undercover video at Pennsylvania dairy farm leads to employee's firing
An employee at a Gettysburg dairy co-op was fired this week after an animal welfare organization released an undercover video depicting abuse of cows at various locations on the factory farm.May 10, 2017
Development
Renderings: 43 town homes planned for Northern Liberties project
A PRDC Properties project planned for Northern Liberties will bring 43 units and shared outdoor spaces to a rapidly developing area at the neighborhood's western edge.May 9, 2017
Public Art
Philly is getting that 'Big Bling' sculpture installed along Kelly Drive
Next time you're passing along Kelly Drive and you happen to catch a glance at Carl Milles’ “Playing Angels” sculpture, don't let your peripheral vision (because you're obviously watching the road) fool you. There's going to be another giant sculpture visible on the riverside in the coming weeks.May 9, 2017
Vandalism
Vandals deface Philly Vietnam Veterans Memorial to promote Gorillaz album
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects who vandalized the Vietnam Veterans Memorial located on Spruce Street along the Delaware River waterfront, stenciling nine promotions for album released by alternative hip-hop band Gorillaz.May 9, 2017
Courts
Judge: Pennsylvania man should be fined $1 per groping incident
A senior judge in Pennsylvania is facing scrutiny from the state after suggesting a male defendant be fined $1 for each instance in which he groped a juvenile female victim.May 8, 2017
Petitions
Philly urbanist PAC petition opposes PPA billboard expansion
A petition launched by a local urbanist group is calling for public resistance to a Philadelphia Parking Authority initiative to install a series of 45 billboards in neighborhoods throughout the city.May 8, 2017
Media
CBS Philly anchor posts photos of newborn baby girl
CBS Philadelphia anchor and former Miss Pennsylvania Nicole Brewer gave birth to a daughter last Wednesday and on Monday shared pictures of the newborn for the first time.Just In
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