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.
January 9, 2017
Parenting
How much does it cost to raise a child in Pennsylvania?
Current and prospective parents in Pennsylvania will undoubtedly maintain, for good reason, that no amount of money can really outweigh the joys associated with guiding a young person from birth to adulthood.January 9, 2017
Television
Website floats theory that Dennis Reynolds from 'Always Sunny' is a serial killer
Fans of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" are probably well aware that the FXX series' 12th season opened with a controversial bang last week. The gang "turned black" and cycled through the tunes of a musical that aimed to be topical without coming off as preachy, insensitive or serious, God forbid.January 9, 2017
Tourism
New nonprofit aims to boost craft beer tourism in Philly
Beer lovers in Philadelphia can soon look forward to a steady stream of events to quench their thirst and taste for new suds.January 9, 2017
Hotels
America's 'best new hotel' is at the Jersey Shore
After a snowy, blustery weekend in South Jersey, it's a bit of a tease to start dreaming about the balmy weather that awaits us several months from now.January 9, 2017
Transportation
Smoky train causes further delays for PATCO riders
PATCO riders were hit with a one-two punch of inconvenience on Monday afternoon as the transit agency canceled four outbound Philadelphia trains and evacuated a fifth train in Camden due to reports of smoke.January 8, 2017
Videos
WATCH: Woman stops at all 54 Philly libraries in a single day
The next time you feel you're having a busy and overwhelming day, it might help to remember the video you are about to watch. While you're at it, you can make a good reading list as an aid to unwind.January 8, 2017
Medicine
Penn dermatologists discover unlikely source to prevent scarring in wounds
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine have broken ground on a promising new treatment method that could vastly improve the way our wounds heal and minimize the appearance of visible scars.January 8, 2017
Courts
Fired guard at Atlantic City casino gets 11 years in jail for armed heist
Izyiah Plummer, 22, lost his job at Caesar's for unspecified reasons before he and three co-conspirators devised a plot to rob the casino at gunpoint on the morning of July 21, 2014.January 8, 2017
Recreation
Knoebels going 'Over the Top' for thrilling new ride in 2017
The bucolic central Pennsylvania destination ranked America's "Best Family Park" in 2016 is gearing up for a big 2017 that will literally send guests over the top.January 8, 2017
NBA
Former Sixer looks to settle festering NBA feud with punches
Somewhere in between the duels of the American frontier and good, old-fashioned "Rock, Paper, Scissors" is the path of conflict resolution chosen by former Philadelphia 76er and Villanova Wildcat Tim Thomas, who hates hotheaded former NBA counterpart Kenyon Martin.Just In
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