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 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.November 21, 2016
Recreation
Mini-golf course planned for Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philly
Southwest Philadelphia's historic Bartram's Garden will soon be home to a 9-hole miniature golf course, sprinkling in an element of sport and recreation at the transforming refuge along the Schuylkill River.November 21, 2016
TV
WATCH: Extremely NSFW 'Always Sunny' trailer will disgust youse
As the clock winds down to a 12th season, fans of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" may rightly wonder whether the show is bound to take some sort of pretend maudlin turn, revealing a maturity hidden somewhere in all the gang's boozy delinquency.November 21, 2016
Politics
Christie: Talk of discord with Donald Trump is 'crap'
Over the past week or so, rumors have been flying about New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's potential role in a Trump administration after he and those close to him were knocked down a peg in the president-elect's White House transition team.November 21, 2016
Investigation
Police: Two burglary suspects sought in City Hall break-in
Philadelphia police are seeking a pair of alleged burglars who were observed breaking into City Hall through a window on Sunday afternoon.November 17, 2016
Odd News
Rutgers professor forced into psych evaluation over Second Amendment tweets
An adjunct professor at Rutgers University is scratching his head on Wednesday after he received an unusual visit last night from the New York City Police Department in regards to a barrage of Tweets critical of President-elect Donald Trump.November 16, 2016
Arrests
D.A.: Six men arrested in King of Prussia prostitution sting
Six men have been arrested for allegedly patronizing prostitutes in King of Prussia after investigators conducted an organized sting, Montgomery County prosecutors announced on Wednesday.November 16, 2016
Investigation
Man investigated for racist GroupMe offered admission into Penn in spring
The University of Pennsylvania has issued an update on its criminal investigation of the racist online messages sent to a large portion of the black student population on Friday.November 16, 2016
Personal Finance
Pew: Tax gap shrinking between Philadelphia and suburbs
One of the most frequently cited deterrents to living in Philadelphia, or any other big city, is the assumed disparity in tax burden that individuals and families will face as an added cost of dwelling in a dense population center. Suburban life, many have concluded, is more favorable to cumulative savings.November 16, 2016
Energy
Whole Foods helps Philly land its first-ever passive solar greenhouse
Philadelphia will soon be getting its very first passive solar greenhouse thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Whole Cities Foundation.Just In
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