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 2, 2017
Real Estate
Real estate tax abatement a key driver of Philly residential boom, report finds
Philadelphia's 10-year real estate tax abatement, an incentive meant to encourage property owners to improve their homes, has been a force in residential growth across the city and has ultimately boosted tax revenue since its implementation, according to a new report commissioned by the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia.April 2, 2017
Restaurants
Zahav owner opens vegan falafel shop in Center City
The owner of Philadelphia's critically acclaimed Israeli restaurant Zahav has embarked on a new project with the opening of Goldie, a vegan falafel shop in Center City.April 2, 2017
Crime
Police: Teen abducted, sexually assaulted at abandoned property in North Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after a teenage girl was abducted Sunday afternoon and sexually assaulted at an abandoned home in North Philadelphia.March 30, 2017
Legislation
Delaware lawmakers unveil recreational marijuana bill
A bill in the Delaware House of Representatives could make America's first state the ninth to legalize recreational marijuana.March 30, 2017
Skateboarding
Atlantic City skaters crowdfund after self-made park torn down
Skateboarders in Atlantic City are raising funds to rebuild a new, city-approved park in the wake of Wednesday's demolition of a pop-up park that had served locals for the past two years.March 30, 2017
Environment
Pennsylvania, Volkswagen reach $30.4 million pollution settlement
German automaker Volkswagen will pay the state of Pennsylvania $30.4 million as part of a multi-stateMarch 30, 2017
Scandals
Penn State trustee 'running out of sympathy for so-called' Sandusky victims
A trustee at Penn State University has come under fire for comments he made in a private email to minimize the suffering of at least 30 childhood victims of convicted child molester and former football coach Jerry Sandusky.March 29, 2017
Politics
City Controller: Philly should seek $240,000 back for Mayor's Fund
More than a year after former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter left office, the fallout from his feud with City Controller Alan Butkovitz remains alive and well.March 29, 2017
Videos
WATCH: Homeowner's camera captures rollover crash in South Jersey
A home security camera in Pennsville captured a harrowing rollover car crash earlier this month that nearly resulted in the driver's death.March 29, 2017
Women's Health
Penn study finds teen trauma raises depression risk in menopause
Women who experience multiple traumatic events and chronic stress during their teenage years face a higher risk of depression during menopause than those who don't—even without a history of depression, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.Just In
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