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.
March 30, 2017
Legislation
Delaware lawmakers unveil recreational marijuana bill
A bill in the Delaware House of Representatives could make America's first state the ninth to legalize recreational marijuana.March 29, 2017
Politics
City Controller: Philly should seek $240,000 back for Mayor's Fund
More than a year after former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter left office, the fallout from his feud with City Controller Alan Butkovitz remains alive and well.March 29, 2017
Government
Philadelphia issues action guide on 'disastrous' Trump plan to stunt affordable housing
City leaders in Philadelphia are reaching out to residents to encourage action against the Trump administration's plan to cut funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a move the Kenney administration says will gut local resources for critical programs.March 29, 2017
Women's Health
Penn study finds teen trauma raises depression risk in menopause
Women who experience multiple traumatic events and chronic stress during their teenage years face a higher risk of depression during menopause than those who don't—even without a history of depression, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.March 29, 2017
Videos
WATCH: Homeowner's camera captures rollover crash in South Jersey
A home security camera in Pennsville captured a harrowing rollover car crash earlier this month that nearly resulted in the driver's death.March 28, 2017
Casinos
Former Revel, still closed in Atlantic City, launches faux online gambling website
Rebranded as TEN last September, the 47-story former Revel casino has remained shuttered for months as owner Glenn Straub continues his legal clash with Atlantic City's Casino Control Commission.March 28, 2017
Investigation
Charges filed against attempted robber shot by store owner in North Philadelphia
Charges were filed Tuesday against an attempted robber who was shot after allegedly stealing $2,000 from a North Philadelphia store owner last weekend.March 28, 2017
Development
Small-town battle brewing over proposed Wawa in Hatboro
In a scenario that may seem unthinkable to devoted admirers of Wawa, some residents in Hatboro are gearing up to oppose the construction of a gas station at a busy 611 intersection.March 28, 2017
Crime
Video: North Philly gunman sought in chase down shooting
Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect accused of chasing down a victim last Friday and shooting him multiple times in the torso before leaving the man in the street and running off in broad daylight.March 28, 2017
Contests
Two Penn students win $10,000 from Ellen DeGeneres stop in Philly
How long would you stand out in the cold in Center City for almost zero chance of winning $10,000?Just In
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