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.
June 7, 2017
Restaurants
South Philly Barbacoa has 'full faith' in switch to El Compadre at Italian Market
Nearly six months after the tragic death of Isaias Berriozabal-Martinez, the 23-year-old founder of torta shop El Compadre and son of South Philly Barbacoa owners Christina Martinez and Benjamin Miller, the two restaurants will be merging at the Italian Market location on South Ninth Street.June 7, 2017
Restaurants
Four Philly spots make list of America's best casual restaurants
With so much critical attention reserved for fine dining establishments, sometimes America's local haunts don't get the full attention they deserve.June 7, 2017
Politics
WATCH: DA candidate Larry Krasner discusses vision for Philadelphia
Longtime defense attorney Larry Krasner won last month's primary election for district attorney in Philadelphia by a wide margin, a surprise to some who viewed his background opposing prosecutors as a potential hangup for voters.June 6, 2017
Employment
Penn Medicine lands in Forbes' top 10 places to work in United States
The University of Pennsylvania's impact on the economy of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania totaled $14.3 billion in fiscal year 2015, an enormous figure that powerfully quantifies the Ivy League institution's central role in the livelihood of our region.June 6, 2017
Celebrities
Kevin Hart speaks out on Cosby case, calls Bill Maher 'tacky'
North Philadelphia native and superstar comedian Kevin Hart appeared on Power 101.5's "The Breakfast Club" radio show on Tuesday morning as part of the ongoing publicity tour for his new tell-all book about life lessons.June 6, 2017
Travel
Jersey Shore spot dubbed America's 'coolest' small town
Thanks to Budget Travel, an online resource for savvy explorers, we now know America's coolest small towns in 2017.June 6, 2017
Wawa
Pennsylvania politicians pitch Wawa vs. Sheetz battle on Twitter
The creeping narrative that Sheetz is somehow a superior convenience store to Wawa has been gaining ground in recent months, fueled by a report from a site called GasBuddy and an aggressive hiring push by Sheetz.June 5, 2017
Lifestyle
Pennsylvania town has one of 30 'most charming' main streets in United States
One of the best parts about skipping town — whether it's a day trip, a weekend or a vacation — is taking in the scenery that gives permanence and appeal to the places you visit. It's nice to see what defines "home" to the people who live there, and very often it's a town's main strip that gives the most telling picture of both its history and development.June 5, 2017
Scandals
WATCH: Instagram weightlifting star accused of 'fake plates,' 'fake butt'
In the bygone era of Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa and Mark McGuire, our thirst to see feats of superhuman strength and skill often superseded the question of whether foul play might have been involved. That was before the emergence of social media put this tendency of ours itself on steroids, so to speak.June 5, 2017
Politics
Former Philly GOP head Joe DeFelice joins Trump administration
In a move many expected would come to pass, former Philadelphia Republican Party Chairman Joseph DeFelice will join the administration of President Donald Trump.Just In
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