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.
December 19, 2016
Legislation
N.J. Assembly nixes controversial Christie book deal bill
A controversial piece of legislation that would have enabled New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to profit from a book deal while still in office will not go to a vote in the legislature, state Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto announced on Monday.December 19, 2016
Investigation
Report: Pediatrician jailed for child porn dies at Montgomery County prison
A Montgomery County pediatrician who was arrested late last month on child pornography charges was found dead at the county prison on Monday, officials announced.December 19, 2016
Housing
Philly announces plan to prevent lead poisoning in kids
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced a citywide plan on Monday to prevent lead poisoning in children, a dangerous type of exposure that can contribute to the development of lifelong intellectual disabilities.December 18, 2016
Animals
Unbelievably dreadlocked Pennsylvania cat gets a heavy-duty shave
Human beings who style their hair in dreadlocks need a lot of wax, nimble fingers, slovenliness, or all three.December 18, 2016
Weather
NWS: Extreme temperatures could cause slippery Monday morning commute
A pendulous weather weekend with sleet and rain will tip back down to the frigid end of the thermometer on Monday, potentially causing hazarddous driveway, sidewalk and road conditions for the Monday morning commute.December 18, 2016
Restaurants
Philly restaurateur Dave Magrogran confirms Bucks County grill and wine bar
Philadelphia restaurateur Dave Magrogan is well known for successful concepts from Doc Magrogan's Oyster House and Red Star Craft House to the famous Kildare's Irish Pub chain, which sadly closed the doors of its popular Manayunk location in September.December 18, 2016
Families
Philly woman behind ‘Irish dad’ obituary carries (booze-)loving father’s torch
Caitlin Connors was a brand manager in Philadelphia for a decade before she packed her belongings in September and headed up to Maine to come to grips with the impending loss of her father. As such, she knows a thing or two about crafting identities, igniting internet sparks and throwing back a couple of drinks for good measure.December 18, 2016
Investigation
Police: Facebook friend steals elderly Pennsylvania woman's life savings
Pennsylvania State Police say an elderly woman was conned by a Facebook friend into handing over her life savings ostensibly to fund the import of BMWs into the United States.December 18, 2016
Politics
Poll: More than half of Republicans believe Trump won popular vote
The 2016 presidential election has come and gone. We all know the outcome. Donald Trump will be America's next president.December 16, 2016
Eagles
WATCH: Santa Dorenbos performs 'Philly-style' holiday trick for Eagles
In what has been a rough year for the Eagles at the bottom of the NFC East, one of the team's biggest bright spots has actually been the longsnapper's work off the field.Just In
- McMillan's Bakery in South Jersey will not reopen, family says
- There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.
- 'Stranger Things' star Cara Buono sees more than a 'clueless '80s mom' in Karen Wheeler as final season unfolds
- Flu cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Nets on Tuesday; Paul George set to return
- Phillies sign right-handed reliever Zach Pop to 2026 contract
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