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 15, 2016
Music
Boyz II Men joining New Kids on the Block, Paula Abdul on 'Total Package' tour
If you're questioning how much pull and popularity Boyz II Men still has in Philadelphia, look no further than this scene from Jim's Steaks back in May. After a prolific 31 years of smooth soul and R&B, they have not reached the end of the road by any means.November 15, 2016
Movies
WATCH: Gripping trailer for 'Patriots Day' film on marathon bombing
Three-and-a-half years after the deadly bombing at the Boston Marathon, director Peter Berg is ramping up to premiere a holiday-season film that will recreate the citywide manhunt that led to the dramatic capture of the suspects, one dead and one alive.November 15, 2016
Investigation
Police: Bucks County woman dies in fall at Atlantic City casino
Police in Atlantic City are investigating the death of a woman from Bucks County who fell from parking garage at Caesars Hotel and Casino.November 15, 2016
Politics
Philadelphia GOP slams 'media narrative' on hate speech and hate crimes
One week after a general election that placed the Republican Party in firm control of both the executive and legislative branches of federal government, Philadelphia's Republicans have issued a response to the wave of hate speech and hate crimes that have left many in the city uneasy.November 15, 2016
Politics
'No rhetoric, just reality': Michael Nutter's letter to Donald Trump
Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has a strong message for President-elect Donald Trump: "No rhetoric, just reality."November 14, 2016
Business
Trio of Philly hardware stores ranked among best in U.S.
In the age of Home Depot and Loews, the mom and pop hardware shop is often regard as a quaint relic in danger of becoming a dying breed altogether.November 14, 2016
Politics
Transcript: Mayor Kenney's speech on hate crimes closes International Unity Cup
Amid a wave of disturbing incidents that have transpired in Philadelphia in the week since the U.S. election, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney on Monday delivered a speech addressing the hateful acts at the closing reception of the International Unity Cup.November 14, 2016
Property
Philly puts out RFP for vacant properties at site of MOVE bombing
The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority announced on Monday that it has put out a Request for Proposals from developers to purchase and revive 36 vacant properties along and nearby the West Philadelphia block where the infamous bombing of black liberation group MOVE took place in 1985.November 14, 2016
Flyers
WATCH: Flyers funny man Giroux sings Eagles fight song at the Linc
With their backs against the wall, the Eagles muscled out a 24-15 win at home against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, keeping them afloat in what figures to be a crowded NFC Wild Card Race.November 14, 2016
Radio
'World Cafe' host David Dye stepping down for changed role at WXPN
David Dye, the unmistakable voice of NPR's long-running "World Cafe" show, announced Monday that he will step down from his host position to assume a changed role at Philadelphia's WXPN.Just In
- 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
- Tanning beds can cause DNA damage and increase the risk of melanoma by nearly three times
- As NBA trade season begins, four Sixers officially become eligible to be traded
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