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 19, 2017
Music
WATCH: Chuck Berry, John Lennon perform together in Philly in 1972
The music world lost of one of rock 'n' roll's pioneers Saturday with the passing of Chuck Berry, a trailblazing idol who shaped the evolution of frenzied guitar riffs and planted the seeds of a teen obsession that has continued unabated in the decades since.March 19, 2017
Coins
Chester County man lucks into possession of extremely rare coin
There's no better truism to hope for than that you'll find yourself in the right place at the right time, especially when it involves unwitting kindness and a big payday.March 19, 2017
Water Ice
Free Rita's water ice on Monday to mark start of spring
It may not look or feel all that much like spring, but the calendar doesn't lie. Monday marks the start of the new season and for all of that late winter frustration, your prize is a free cup of water ice.March 19, 2017
Investigation
Police: Man fatally shot outside Philadelphia hookah lounge
Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect in a fatal shooting early Sunday morning at a hookah lounge and seafood bar in North Philadelphia.March 16, 2017
Politics
City Council just gave Kevin Hart his own official day in Philadelphia
Kevin Hart is officially Philadelphia royalty, if he wasn't already.March 16, 2017
Oceans
WATCH: Jersey Shore gets big nod for nor'easter 'Wave of the Day'
In an ongoing effort to pretend it's not cold, slushy and gross outside in the middle of March, we turn to a post from a pro surfer based out of Ocean City, who, instead of sipping hot cocoa this week, decided to brave the angry sea.March 16, 2017
Education
School District of Philadelphia recruiting 1,000 new teachers for next year
The School District of Philadelphia has launched an aggressive plan to hire as many 1,000 new teachers in advance of next school year, rolling out a series of advertisements aimed at enticing aspiring educators.March 16, 2017
Investigation
WATCH: Suspect wanted in gunpoint robbery of West Philly food trucks
Philadelphia police are searching for an armed suspect who allegedly robbed two food trucks in West Philadelphia on Monday.March 15, 2017
Arrests
Philadelphia defends sanctuary city policy amid 248 ICE arrests across region
The city of Philadelphia will hold firm on its sanctuary status in the wake of 248 arrests of "criminal aliens" in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware over the last two weeks.March 15, 2017
Investigation
Police pull two Main Line teens from schools after Snapchat threats
Students at two schools on the Main Line were taken into police custody over the past two days following a pair of threats issued over the popular social media app Snapchat.Just In
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- Most costly add-on procedures marketed to improve IVF success show little benefit, study says
- America's 250th birthday yields tons of collectibles, but their future value may be hard to gauge
- Flyers trade F Garnet Hathaway to Panthers in pre-draft deal
