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.
May 9, 2017
Public Art
Philly is getting that 'Big Bling' sculpture installed along Kelly Drive
Next time you're passing along Kelly Drive and you happen to catch a glance at Carl Milles’ “Playing Angels” sculpture, don't let your peripheral vision (because you're obviously watching the road) fool you. There's going to be another giant sculpture visible on the riverside in the coming weeks.May 9, 2017
Vandalism
Vandals deface Philly Vietnam Veterans Memorial to promote Gorillaz album
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects who vandalized the Vietnam Veterans Memorial located on Spruce Street along the Delaware River waterfront, stenciling nine promotions for album released by alternative hip-hop band Gorillaz.May 8, 2017
Petitions
Philly urbanist PAC petition opposes PPA billboard expansion
A petition launched by a local urbanist group is calling for public resistance to a Philadelphia Parking Authority initiative to install a series of 45 billboards in neighborhoods throughout the city.May 8, 2017
Arrests
Drivers charged with murder in Montgomery County speed racing deaths
Authorities in West Pottsgrove have filed murder charges against a motorist for his role in a February speed racing crash that killed two passengers and an unborn child, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday.May 8, 2017
Addiction
Pennsylvania woman's heartbreaking letter to parents shows heroin addict's bind before overdose
Megan Anna Hummer was 31 years old when she died of a heroin overdose while residing at a recovery center in Pottstown last November.May 8, 2017
Courts
Bucks County man held for trial in 'furry party' child rape case
One of five men facing charges in a Pennsylvania child rape investigation involving a wardrobe fetish was ordered held for trial following a preliminary hearing on Monday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced.May 8, 2017
Media
CBS Philly anchor posts photos of newborn baby girl
CBS Philadelphia anchor and former Miss Pennsylvania Nicole Brewer gave birth to a daughter last Wednesday and on Monday shared pictures of the newborn for the first time.May 7, 2017
Politics
WATCH: Candidate for Pa. governor spars with 'tracker' at country club event
Next year, Pennsylvania residents will cast their votes to determine whether Governor Tom Wolf gets another term in office, but one Republican challenger is already quietly on the campaign trail and isn't at all happy with the alleged tactics of his political opponents.May 7, 2017
Investigation
Police officers assaulted during brawl in South Jersey
Authorities in Paulsboro are searching for multiple suspects after a brawl Saturday afternoon embroiled local police officers and required the assistance of law enforcement from neighboring towns.May 7, 2017
Running
Sights, scenes and winners at the 2017 Broad Street Run
Final results are officially in on the 2017 Broad Street Run, the 38th annual event that propels some 35,000 participants on a 10-mile through the neighborhoods that surround Philadelphia's main central strip.Just In
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