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 12, 2017
Media
97.5 The Fanatic's Anthony Gargano off the airwaves for second day
For a second straight day, 97.5 The Fanatic morning host Anthony Gargano was not on the air Wednesday, leading some to speculate whether his absence is directly tied to the departure of live update anchor Maureen Williams.April 12, 2017
Arrests
D.A.: Chester woman straw-purchased guns used in five crimes
A Chester woman faces multiple charges for allegedly straw-purchasing nine guns and selling them on the street, where several of the firearms were later used in felony crimes, the Delaware County District Attorney's office announced Wednesday.April 12, 2017
Apps
Philly-made app Social Status will tell you which bars are busy and quiet
Have you ever hyped a bar to a friend visiting town only to get there and find that it's completely dead? How about going out for a heart to heart only to have your conversation drowned out by a bar full of people singing along to Queen?April 12, 2017
Nashville wood-fired grill J. Alexander's coming to King of Prussia
The new restaurants keep on coming to King of Prussia, where the upscale J. Alexander's will bring its southern comfort up from Nashville.April 11, 2017
Parking
PPA announces abrupt suspension of meterUP mobile payment app
The Philadelphia Parking Authority announced that it will permanently suspend its mobile payment application meterUP due to issues with the digital system's service provider.April 11, 2017
Universities
PSU president: 'Incomprehensible' frat death, new rules drive Greek life underground
An open letter from Penn State University President Dr. Eric Barron strongly condemns the "incomprehensible" story surrounding the death of sophomore Timothy Piazza at a February fraternity party and further laments that rules imposed since the incident appear to have driven an "underground" operation of campus Greek organizations.April 11, 2017
Universities
Former Eagles coach Dick Vermeil to receive honorary Temple degree
Former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Dick Vermeil will receive an honorary degree and speak next month at Temple University's 130th commencement ceremony.April 11, 2017
Development
Penn confirms Acme will replace Fresh Grocer
The University of Pennsylvania and Acme Markets have confirmed plans to replace the existing Fresh Grocer at 40th and Walnut streets with a new supermarket that will include a Starbucks.April 10, 2017
Baseball
Curt Schilling proposes simple theory for Hall of Fame worthiness
For the first time in seemingly forever, Curt Schilling is talking baseball instead of politics. We all know where the future POTUS stands on such issues—not at ESPN—but how about whether he honestly thinks he deserves a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame?April 10, 2017
Courts
Philadelphia man gets 7 years in prison for defrauding IRS
A Philadelphia man will spend seven years in prison after he conspired to defraud the Internal Revenue Service by filing more than a thousand false federal tax returns, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday.Just In
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