Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

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?

March 27, 2017

Arrests

Philly doctor charged with hacking former high school classmates

A Philadelphia doctor faces multiple charges after investigators determined he allegedly hacked into the online accounts of multiple women with whom he attended high school in Delran Township, New Jersey, Burlington County prosecutors announced Monday.

March 27, 2017

Development

Schuylkill Yards: New rendering of West Philly 'Knowledge Neighborhood'

By the middle of 2017, Drexel University and Brandywine Realty Trust aim to break ground on Schuylkill Yards, a $3.5 billion project that will further transform West Philadelphia into a "knowledge neighborhood" and public destination.

March 27, 2017

Advertising

WATCH: Tommy John debuts undies commercial series featuring Kevin Hart

You may be a briefs person. You may be a boxers person. Odds are, some part of you is a Kevin Hart person. 

March 27, 2017

Real Estate

New York City firm, 'bullish' on Philly, acquires pier with Dave & Buster's

New York City real estate developer The Durst Organization announced the acquisition of several Philadelphia pier properties along the Delaware River, including the site of popular entertainment hub Dave & Buster's.

March 26, 2017

Wildlife

'Coywolf' sightings are on the rise in Roxborough

If you happened to catch the final episode of "Planet Earth II" on BBC America, you're well aware that all types of wildlife have developed incredible adaptations to thrive in the cities that continue to rise and expand across the globe.

March 26, 2017

Restaurants

Center City's Harp & Crown restaurant to debut buffet brunch, happy hour

Chilly as it continues to be, the season of brunch is almost here in Philadelphia. Before you bolt back to your favorite comfort spots, recall that the privilege of living in a big city is that there are countless new places to try out and not shut up about them to anyone who will listen.

March 26, 2017

Politics

Trump to Pennsylvania Rep. Dent: You're 'destroying the Republican party'

In the wake of last Friday's stunning cancellation of a vote to replace the Affordable Care Act, questions abound about President Donald Trump's plans going forward. Has he squandered momentum on an issue so universal to the American public that he underestimated the likelihood of a rush-job getting derailed? Will the administration now abandon health care reform and pivot, if it can, to addressing its other priorities, such as tax reform and infrastructure?

March 26, 2017

Videos

WATCH: Runners carry fatigued woman to finish line of Philly half-marathon

At the Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon, an inspiring display of compassion among the runners was caught on camera, showing group of participants helping a visibly fatigued woman cross the finish line.

March 23, 2017

Real Estate

Pennsylvania 'Town That Garbage Built' hits market for $1.5 million

A 75-acre western Pennsylvania town that emerged as Pittsburgh's waste processor in the early 20th century is on the market for a price of $1.5 million.

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