Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

November 3, 2016

Liquor Control Board

Philly bidders win four PLCB 'zombie' licenses in state's first auction

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) announced Thursday that it has issued 37 Notices of Selection for the state's initial restaurant license auction, including four by bidders in Philadelphia.

November 3, 2016

Roller Coasters

Bumpy Wildwood roller coaster undergoing $5 million in repairs

Visitors to Morey's Pier next summer will be riding a new and improved Great Nor'Easter as crews get to work on a piece-by-piece repairs of the 2,100-foot ride. 

November 3, 2016

Tourism

WATCH: British blokes list 8 things NOT to do in Philly

As major American cities go, Philadelphia is a great one to feel free to do pretty much whatever you please without fear of ridicule as long as it falls within the boundaries of the law. This is an exciting place with limitless activities, sights, restaurants and underground cultural life. If you're bored, there's something wrong with you.

November 3, 2016

Restaurants

Naf Naf Grill opens shawarma spot with a bang in Center City

Free pitas had 19th and Market Streets packed on Thursday afternoon to mark the grand opening of Naf Naf Grill's Center City location, a surefire destination for seekers of fast casual Middle Eastern food.

November 2, 2016

Courts

Pennsylvania judge accused of having sex with defendant's girlfriend

A veteran Pennsylvania judge was hit with administrative charges on Wednesday after the state's Judicial Conduct Board presented evidence that he allegedly had sex with the girlfriend of a defendant in his drug and alcohol treatment court. 

November 2, 2016

Events

Cyndi Lauper, McGinty, Rendell to attend Gayborhood bar crawl

The Gayborhood will be visited this Friday night by none other than Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Katie McGinty, former Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell, singer Cindi Lauper and "Will and Grace" star Debra Messing for an LGBT bar crawl ahead of the 2016 general election.

November 2, 2016

Legislation

Wolf signs package of bills to combat heroin, opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf on Wednesday signed four bills that will strengthen the state's programs and defenses against the crisis of heroin and opioid addition.

November 2, 2016

Parks

Renovations complete at South Philly's Palumbo Park

Renovations at Bella Vista's Palumbo Park are complete, wrapping up a nearly year-long project to spruce up the grounds of the recreation center at 723 Catherine Street.

November 2, 2016

Historic Homes

WATCH: Prince Albert visits Grace Kelly home, family talks plans for property

When the historic East Falls home of the late actress Grace Kelly finally sold in September for 

November 2, 2016

Investigation

Fishtown salon owner, struck by arsonist at home, left to pick up pieces

Jess Bernard might not have survived on Sunday morning had it not been for a frantic call from her neighbor, a nurse who had to be awake at five in the morning to get to work. 

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