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 2, 2017
Investigation
ATF: Fire at Point Breeze development was act of arson
A day after a suspicious fire engulfed the site of a Point Breeze townhome development project, authorities with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have confirmed that the cause of the blaze was arson.May 2, 2017
Bakeries
Insomnia Cookies to open new locations in Old City, West Chester this summer
There are too many sleepless people in Philadelphia and not enough emergency cookie services to provide them solace, but not for long.May 2, 2017
Vandalism
WATCH: Livestream catches South Jersey teens tossing trash into osprey nest
Authorities in Maurice River Township, Cumberland County, are searching for a group of teenagers who were filmed throwing trash into an osprey nest set up for educational purposes last Saturday, willfully dancing in front of a camera that provides a live stream on YouTube.May 2, 2017
Hobbies
Popular ping-pong social club SPiN coming to Center City
Hobbyists seeking a new place to gather for friendly competition in Philly will soon have a ping-pong social club to join in Center City.May 1, 2017
Research
Temple researchers first to remove HIV-1 infection from live animals
HIV researchers at Temple University became the first in their field to successfully remove the infection from the genomes of living animals, advancing progress in the use of powerful gene-editing technology to search for a potential cure.May 1, 2017
Deals
'GMA' stopping in Philly Tuesday for 'Deals & Steals on Wheels'
If you're looking for a bargain, you might want to set your alarm early Tuesday morning.May 1, 2017
SEPTA
SEPTA resumes West Trenton Line service after person fatally struck by train in Montgomery County
A person was fatally struck by a southbound SEPTA Regional Rail train Monday afternoon in the Jenkintown area, prompting the agency to suspend service along its West Trenton Line.May 1, 2017
Television
WATCH: Morena Baccarin tells Conan about awkward role in 'It's Always Sunny' pilot
It looks like it's going to be a long while before we'll be getting any new episodes of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," so now's a good time to take a trip down memory lane.May 1, 2017
Motherhood
South Jersey twin sisters give birth to baby boys on same day
Kim Abraham gave birth to 9-pound, 12-ounce Aaron and Danielle Grant gave birth to 8-pound, 12-ounce Roman. The odds of twin sisters giving birth on the same day are roughly eight in 100,000, according to a local mathemetician.April 30, 2017
Celebrities
Kelly Ripa's new 'LIVE' co-host to be revealed on Monday
Ever since Regis Philbin stepped away from ABC's "Live" talk show with Kelly Ripa in 2012, the syndicated morning program has been in flux. That's about to change on Monday.Just In
- Report: Phils ace Zack Wheeler to return Saturday vs. Braves
- Educators, tech advocates weigh in on Mayor Parker's proposed rideshare tax
- For older adults, excessive daytime napping may be a sign of underlying health issues
- Philly's MLB All-Star Game schedule includes fan festival and new 3-on-3 competition
- Who's John Ternus, the Penn graduate named next CEO of Apple?
- Exploring scenarios for the Eagles in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft
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