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.
March 26, 2017
Politics
Trump to Pennsylvania Rep. Dent: You're 'destroying the Republican party'
In the wake of last Friday's stunning cancellation of a vote to replace the Affordable Care Act, questions abound about President Donald Trump's plans going forward. Has he squandered momentum on an issue so universal to the American public that he underestimated the likelihood of a rush-job getting derailed? Will the administration now abandon health care reform and pivot, if it can, to addressing its other priorities, such as tax reform and infrastructure?March 26, 2017
Videos
WATCH: Runners carry fatigued woman to finish line of Philly half-marathon
At the Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon, an inspiring display of compassion among the runners was caught on camera, showing group of participants helping a visibly fatigued woman cross the finish line.March 26, 2017
Wildlife
'Coywolf' sightings are on the rise in Roxborough
If you happened to catch the final episode of "Planet Earth II" on BBC America, you're well aware that all types of wildlife have developed incredible adaptations to thrive in the cities that continue to rise and expand across the globe.March 26, 2017
Restaurants
Center City's Harp & Crown restaurant to debut buffet brunch, happy hour
Chilly as it continues to be, the season of brunch is almost here in Philadelphia. Before you bolt back to your favorite comfort spots, recall that the privilege of living in a big city is that there are countless new places to try out and not shut up about them to anyone who will listen.March 23, 2017
Cancer
GoFundMe supports N.J. veteran whose wife gave birth days before cancer death
On February 24, Danielle Janofsky gave birth to a son who weighed in at just one pound and 11 ounces. Jake was delivered via c-section and placed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the University of Pennsylvania.March 23, 2017
Business
Sly Fox, Barcade team up on new 'Chest Bockwell' beer
In a meeting of the minds, two of the Philadelphia area's most treasured beer-loving establishments have teamed up on a brand-new beer set to be released early next month.March 23, 2017
Real Estate
Pennsylvania 'Town That Garbage Built' hits market for $1.5 million
A 75-acre western Pennsylvania town that emerged as Pittsburgh's waste processor in the early 20th century is on the market for a price of $1.5 million.March 23, 2017
Business
Apple acquires Philly-made automation tool for iPhone, iPad
After several years of high praise and rising popularity in the App Store, the quartet of Philly developers behind iPhone and iPad automation tool Workflow have been snapped up by Apple, which concluded the company could not have made this nifty program better itself.March 23, 2017
Arrests
Philly police officer arrested in case of dog crammed in trash bag
Philadelphia police and the Pennsylvania SPCA have announced the arrest of an 11-year veteran of the department on animal cruelty charges stemming from a disturbing discovery at Wissahickon Valley Park last November.March 22, 2017
Videos
Weird N.J. magazine: New Jersey doctor's office is weird
Going to the doctor's office is usually a pain for any number of reasons. You have to wait. You have to find out your weight. You're asked to cut foods out of your diet, or told to go see a specialist, or there's an issue with your insurance. The only enjoyable part is usually the small talk with your doctor, whose quirks and interest in your own day-to-day activities can be upliftingJust In
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