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.
October 31, 2016
Neighborhoods
Maps make you wonder, what is Fishtown?
Fishtown has apparently grown up in more ways than one. It's grown down, too. And a little east and west.October 29, 2016
Protests
WATCH: Angry protesters derail Christie at event for Superstorm Sandy anniversary
Angry protesters at a fourth-anniversary event for Superstorm Sandy dogged New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in Seaside Heights on Friday, challenging a set of a statistics touting the state's role in a long and grueling recovery process across the state.October 29, 2016
NFL
Jaelen Strong, now with Texans, can't believe Kid Reporter's ignorance of Iverson
Philadelphia native Jaelen Strong, a 22-year-old wideout for the Houston Texans, was recently getting interviewed by a little kid who's been "hired" by the team to help helm a new series called "Texans Buzz."October 29, 2016
Courts
WATCH: Emotional scene erupts in New Jersey courtroom
The family of a Jackson man who was fatally shot in the back three years ago burst into rage at a Toms River courtroom after judge provided a lenient sentence as part of a plea bargain for their son's killer.October 29, 2016
Innovation
Pennovation Center poised to rewire science, spirit of entrepreneurship
Every shimmering detail of the University of Pennsylvania's new business incubator and lab is cutting edge, right down the 3D printed scissors ushered on stage by a robot to cut the ceremonial ribbon.October 28, 2016
Profiles
'Grateful' Sam Katz opens up about his marijuana arrest at Philly airport
It's been a week of soul searching for Sam Katz, the former Philadelphia mayoral candidate who's out 25 bucks after he was cited for possession of marijuana.October 27, 2016
Historic Homes
Norcross announces historic designation of Camden's MLK Jr. home
The Camden row home where Civil Rights pioneer Martin Luther King Jr. boarded with a friend while they were seminary students has officially received historic designation from the city's Historical Society, marking the culmination of an initiative to save it from demolition.October 27, 2016
Investigation
City Council to hold public hearing on teen's death at Wordsworth Academy
Members of Philadelphia City Council announced Thursday that a public meeting will be held to address the death of a 17-year-old boy with special needs who allegedly struck his head during a scuffle with staff at the Wordsworth Academy earlier this month.October 27, 2016
Sixers
WATCH: Stephen A. Smith unloads on 'The Process' after wild Sixers opener
The universe of takes was lit ablaze on Wednesday night when your Philadelphia 76ers — in a rare moment over the past several years — became the center of attention in the NBA.October 26, 2016
Development
Big apartment complex proposed near Temple University
As Temple University's undergraduate population continues to expand, a new proposal would place a 17-story apartment complex just blocks from the heart of the school's North Broad Street corridor.Just In
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