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 12, 2016
Eagles
Carson Wentz leaves a big tip for a fan at his alma mater
The last time we had an occasion to discuss the tipping habits of Philadelphia Eagles players, it was LeSean McCoy giving two dimes to a server at the former PYT in Northern Liberties. Nobody was particularly happy with Shady about that one, but it's in the past.October 12, 2016
Videos
WATCH: Kevin Hart stomps Jimmy Fallon in 'Would You Rather?'
Philadelphia native Kevin Hart is just about ready for the Oct. 14 theatrical release his of Lincoln Financial Field comedy special "Kevin Hart: What Now?"October 12, 2016
Street Art
Philly street artist blasts 'scribblers' videotaped defacing 'Beer Monster' mural
A well-known Philadelphia street artist is incensed with a group of "childish and disrespectful" taggers who defaced a mural of his outside a local homebrew shop in West Philadelphia.October 12, 2016
Allegations
Guitarist kicked out of Philly band responds to sexual assault allegations
The members of Philadelphia-based indie rock band Beach Slang have kicked out their guitarist amid four-year-old allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman, the group announced on Facebook.October 12, 2016
Murals
GreenDrop donation center holding mural contest in South Philly
Local artists looking for a place to showcase their work and pick-up a hefty prize are invited to submit a mural design concept to South Philadelphia's new GreenDrop charitable donation center, which launched last month on South Street.October 12, 2016
Investigations
Police: Pennsylvania man allegedly killed by co-worker at Vineland hotel
Authorities in Vineland have a suspect in custody after a Pennsylvania man was found fatally shot early Wednesday morning at a hotel, police said.October 12, 2016
Restaurants
Montgomery County mom calls Friendly's removal of autistic son 'dehumanizing'
A Montgomery County mother is speaking out after her five-year-old autistic son's crying resulted in the family's removal from a Friendly's restaurant in Pottstown.October 10, 2016
Videos
WATCH: Will Smith lifts weights with Philly rapper Gillie Da Kid
Wandering Philadelphia rapper Gillie Da Kid finally got his elusive career boost late last year with the release of "Welcome to Gilladelphia," the culmination of years of bouncing around labels around the country without finding commercial success.October 10, 2016
Transportation
Subsidized Uber? New Jersey town taking leap to limit parking woes
A New Jersey town will soon begin subsidizing Uber rides for residents with pre-paid parking permits in order to reduce the amount of congestion at its packed local train station.October 10, 2016
Education
Philadelphia School District reveals intervention plan for 11 troubled schools
The School District of Philadelphia on Monday announced a targeted intervention plan to improve 11 schools desperately in need of rapid academic improvement.Just In
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