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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

April 13, 2017

Musicians

The Roots are creating an animated kid's series about South Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia-born hip-hop legends The Roots have just about done it all at this stage of the band's career. As the soundtrack to "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," they've reached a level hip-hop could only have ever dreamed of when they first started out, and all the while they've never turned their backs on their (well) roots.

April 12, 2017

Nashville wood-fired grill J. Alexander's coming to King of Prussia

by Michael Tanenbaum

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 12, 2017

Media

97.5 The Fanatic's Anthony Gargano off the airwaves for second day

by Michael Tanenbaum

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

by Michael Tanenbaum

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

by Michael Tanenbaum

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 11, 2017

Development

Penn confirms Acme will replace Fresh Grocer

by Michael Tanenbaum

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 11, 2017

Parking

PPA announces abrupt suspension of meterUP mobile payment app

by Michael Tanenbaum

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

by Michael Tanenbaum

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

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Dick Vermeil will receive an honorary degree and speak next month at Temple University's 130th commencement ceremony.

April 10, 2017

Development

Massive overhaul planned at Montgomery County technology park

by Michael Tanenbaum

A sprawling corporate campus and laboratory grounds in Lower Gwynned Township will undergo its first transformation in more than 20 years after Horsham-based general contractor MRA Group announced its acquisition of the property from The Dow Group on Monday.