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 11, 2017
Resignation
Downingtown administrator resigns after run-in with pro-life demonstrators
The dean of academics and student life at Downingtown STEM Academy submitted his resignation Thursday following weeks of controversy over a videotaped confrontation last month with teen pro-life demonstrators on a public sidewalkMay 11, 2017
Investigation
Two teens charged in attempted rape at Frankford High School
Philadelphia police have charged two teenagers who allegedly attempted to rape a female student at Frankford High School on Wednesday morning.May 11, 2017
Indictment
Philadelphia area restaurateur indicted for alleged cash skimming
A restaurateur with multiple businesses in the Philadelphia area was indicted Thursday on charges of conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service by filing false tax returns, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.May 11, 2017
Maps
This map shows everywhere in Pennsylvania you can buy wine and six-packs to go
As of 2017, the PLCB has approved 430 locations that may sell up to three liters of wine and two six-packs of beer to go, per transaction with one customer.The interactive map below contains each and every one of them.May 11, 2017
Prosecco popsicles might be the greatest invention of our time
Celebration can come in many forms, but on a hot summer day, nothing beats a delicious popsicle. Maybe even three or four of them.May 10, 2017
Marijuana
Kenney: Legal marijuana should be sold at Pennsylvania state liquor stores
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney thinks Pennsylvania should eventually legalize and sell marijuana at its state-controlled stores, where a steady source of revenue can be captured under a secure system.May 10, 2017
Television
WATCH: Jon Stewart defends Colbert for rant on 'Daily Show' reunion
Stephen Colbert is still recovering from last week's backlash against the "Late Show" monologue in which he dropped a sexually charged insult about President Donald Trump's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.May 10, 2017
Development
Renderings: 43 town homes planned for Northern Liberties project
A PRDC Properties project planned for Northern Liberties will bring 43 units and shared outdoor spaces to a rapidly developing area at the neighborhood's western edge.May 10, 2017
Animal Cruelty
Undercover video at Pennsylvania dairy farm leads to employee's firing
An employee at a Gettysburg dairy co-op was fired this week after an animal welfare organization released an undercover video depicting abuse of cows at various locations on the factory farm.May 9, 2017
Courts
Judge: Pennsylvania man should be fined $1 per groping incident
A senior judge in Pennsylvania is facing scrutiny from the state after suggesting a male defendant be fined $1 for each instance in which he groped a juvenile female victim.Just In
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