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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

March 27, 2017

Real Estate

New York City firm, 'bullish' on Philly, acquires pier with Dave & Buster's

by Michael Tanenbaum

New York City real estate developer The Durst Organization announced the acquisition of several Philadelphia pier properties along the Delaware River, including the site of popular entertainment hub Dave & Buster's.

March 26, 2017

Wildlife

'Coywolf' sightings are on the rise in Roxborough

by Michael Tanenbaum

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

by Michael Tanenbaum

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 26, 2017

Politics

Trump to Pennsylvania Rep. Dent: You're 'destroying the Republican party'

by Michael Tanenbaum

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

by Michael Tanenbaum

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 23, 2017

Cancer

GoFundMe supports N.J. veteran whose wife gave birth days before cancer death

by Michael Tanenbaum

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

Arrests

Philly police officer arrested in case of dog crammed in trash bag

by Michael Tanenbaum

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 23, 2017

Real Estate

Pennsylvania 'Town That Garbage Built' hits market for $1.5 million

by Michael Tanenbaum

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

by Michael Tanenbaum

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

Business

Sly Fox, Barcade team up on new 'Chest Bockwell' beer

by Michael Tanenbaum

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.