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.
April 16, 2017
Restaurants
Philly restaurant V Street opening second location in Washington, D.C.
The founders of Philadelphia's critically hailed Vedge will soon take another one of their local concepts down Interstate 95 to Washington,D.C., adding another top-flight vegan destination to the nation's capital.April 16, 2017
Obituaries
Stolen remains of Philly native recovered by family in mourning
A grief-stricken widower rejoiced Saturday night after hearing from police that the ashes of her late husband, a Philadelphia native who suffered a heart attack last August, had been recovered following a break-in last Wednesday at a San Francisco parking garage.April 13, 2017
Celebrities
NHL player notes Bradley Cooper is no belligerent Philly sports fan
All kinds of disparaging things get said about Philadelphia sports fans. It's a cliche. We don't need to review that we're "awful people," as the departing governor of New Jersey wanted the world to know. We throw stuff, shout obscenities, fight with people after games and don't often back it up with championships. This is all well-known.April 13, 2017
Investigation
A.G.: Fugitive in 'Black Widow' homicide case returns to Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania man who fled the United States allegedly to avoid prosecution in the murder of his former-son-in law has been returned to the state to face justice, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Thursday.April 13, 2017
Driving
Map finds Philadelphia's most dangerous intersections
If you were asked which intersection in Philadelphia you think poses the greatest danger of a crash, what would you guess? Odds are many of us would say it's anything that crosses with Roosevelt Boulevard, but that would actually be the second most hazardous intersection in the city, according to a new analysis Philadelphia-based injury law firm.April 13, 2017
Musicians
The Roots are creating an animated kid's series about South Philly
Philadelphia-born hip-hop legends The Roots have just about done it all at this stage of the band's career. As the soundtrack to "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," they've reached a level hip-hop could only have ever dreamed of when they first started out, and all the while they've never turned their backs on their (well) roots.April 12, 2017
Media
97.5 The Fanatic's Anthony Gargano off the airwaves for second day
For a second straight day, 97.5 The Fanatic morning host Anthony Gargano was not on the air Wednesday, leading some to speculate whether his absence is directly tied to the departure of live update anchor Maureen Williams.April 12, 2017
Nashville wood-fired grill J. Alexander's coming to King of Prussia
The new restaurants keep on coming to King of Prussia, where the upscale J. Alexander's will bring its southern comfort up from Nashville.April 12, 2017
Apps
Philly-made app Social Status will tell you which bars are busy and quiet
Have you ever hyped a bar to a friend visiting town only to get there and find that it's completely dead? How about going out for a heart to heart only to have your conversation drowned out by a bar full of people singing along to Queen?April 12, 2017
Arrests
D.A.: Chester woman straw-purchased guns used in five crimes
A Chester woman faces multiple charges for allegedly straw-purchasing nine guns and selling them on the street, where several of the firearms were later used in felony crimes, the Delaware County District Attorney's office announced Wednesday.Just In
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