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 14, 2017
Weather
Kevin Hart leads Twitter reaction to Stella's indeterminate 'snow' in Philly
What — what is this? Is this the snow we've all been hearing was out to threaten our lives? Yes, it's nasty out there. It's blustery and cold, it's wet, there's snow, but Stella's not looking as ferocious as many forecasters had projected. The dividing line between snow and wintry mix moved further inward than meteorologists anticipated, making for a tough call on what, exactly, to call the stuff falling from the sky.March 14, 2017
History
Human remains rescued from Old City construction site ahead of snowstorm
A team of volunteer archaeologists and forensics experts successfully removed 70 coffins from the Old City worksite where crews last week unearthed a field of human remains, beating out a massive snowstorm projected to drop up to 12 inches of snow in Philadelphia.March 14, 2017
Weather
WATCH: Philly-area man's 'Shovelution' could save your achy back
As a heavy blast of late-season snow sweeps through the Delaware Valley and much of the Northeast, the ingenuity of one Downingtown man could prove to be a relief to shovelers with bad backs.March 13, 2017
Development
Philly's 'Rebuild' initiative featured in The New York Times
When Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney was elected to lead City Hall, the centerpiece of his vision for the city's future became a massive initiative to revitalize parks, recreation centers, playgrounds and libraries in neighborhoods across the city.March 13, 2017
Casinos
Shuttered Atlantic City casino to become an indoor water park, arcade
The first of Atlantic City's casino casualties over the past few years will be reborn as a giant indoor water park and arcade, according to developers who announced the purchase on Monday.March 13, 2017
Hospitals
Jefferson unveils plans for expanded services at Navy Yard
Jefferson Health will soon offer expanded services at its Navy Yard offices with the addition of a 70,000-square-foot facility focused on consumer-oriented healthcare for its patients in southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey.March 13, 2017
Lawsuits
Philly flight attendant sues American Airlines over alleged Facebook harassment
A Philadelphia-based flight attendant is one of two American Airlines flight attendants suing the company for its alleged failure to enforce its own social media, resulting in what the women claim was sexual harassment on Facebook.March 12, 2017
Development
End of an era approaches as 'Whaling Wall' mural makes way for Aramark HQ
Trips into Center City will never be the same for the next generation of youngsters in the backseat of their parents' cars. For everyone else, it's time to emblazon the "Whaling Wall" mural along Interstate 76 into your memory forever.March 12, 2017
Fires
Hoverboard suspected in tragic fire that killed Pennsylvania toddler
Fire investigators in Harrisburg believe a Friday blaze that killed a three-year-old girl and critically injured two other people was likely caused by recharging hoverboard, marking the latest in a series of incidents linked to the battery-charged scooters.March 12, 2017
NFL
Watch: DeSean Jackson reflects on 2008 playoffs, jokes about age in Buccaneers presser
Who can forget one of the most crushing days in Philadelphia sports over the last decade?Just In
- How a Flyers fan became a part of Noah Cates' warmup routine
- A Pierre Robert mural is coming to Center City, but its exact site is undetermined
- Condom maker to increase prices by 30% due to Iran war supply issues
- Why traffic for Flyers and Sixers playoff games will be even worse than usual
- Report: Phillies C J.T. Realmuto placed on IL with lower back injury
- Red Cross is offering gift cards to encourage spring blood donations
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