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.
November 23, 2016
Police
Lehigh Valley police department removes officer's Facebook post on Second Amendment
A Lehigh Valley police department found itself backtracking on a public Facebook post Wednesday morning after an officer used the message to promote exercise of the Second Amendment.November 23, 2016
Investigation
Police: Woman sexually assaulted, beaten beneath LOVE Park
Philadelphia police are seeking a suspect after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted and beaten Friday morning in a Center City garage beneath LOVE Park.November 22, 2016
Investigation
Police: Man shot while entering North Philly motel
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was shot Tuesday night at a motel in North Philadelphia.November 22, 2016
Lawsuits
Feds sue New Jersey town over alleged obstruction of mosque project
The United States Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a New Jersey town that denied a zoning approval for the construction of a mosque on land owned by a local Islamic society.November 22, 2016
Education
Battle over proposed calendar change at Philly schools centers on summer heat, old buildings
A proposal by the School District of Philadelphia to shift the start of the academic year to a date before Labor Day has the city's largest teachers' union upset over the plan's potential health implications.November 22, 2016
Development
Port of Philadelphia doubling capacity with $300 million capital investment
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced on Tuesday that the state will invest more than $300 million to double the container capacity of the Port of Philadelphia and create new jobs over the next four years.November 22, 2016
Lawsuits
Urban Outfitters to collaborate with Navajo Nation in trademark settlement
Philadelphia-based apparel retailer Urban Outfitters has reached a settlement with the Navajo Nation tribe over its trademark lawsuit concerning the use of its name on the company's products.November 22, 2016
Restaurants
Rittenhouse restaurant marred by alleged pedophile reveals new name
The owners of a Rittenhouse restaraunt rocked last year by child exploitation and pornography charges against its top chef has announced plans for a new name and concept.November 22, 2016
Business
Fishtown's Lululemon Local opens doors on Black Friday
The long wait is over, Fishtown. Your sweat life is upon you.November 21, 2016
Social Media
'Matilda' child star Mara Wilson eaten alive for anti-Philly tweet
Right up there with shouting fire in a crowded theatre, sticking your face in front of a skittish dog's and oinking at police officers is publicly proclaiming bad things about the city of Philadelphia, as far as poor judgment tends to go.Just In
- Coffee and wine bar to open in the Navy Yard in early 2026
- Report: Commanders shutting down QB Jayden Daniels for the season
- SEPTA's upgraded Wissahickon Transit Center opens in Northwest Philly
- Land Rover smashes through front door of Starbucks in Wynnewood
- 93-year-old man found stabbed to death in his North Philly home allegedly was killed by his ex-neighbor
- As NBA trade season begins, four Sixers officially become eligible to be traded
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