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.
September 22, 2016
Development
Renderings released for Hyatt Centric replacing Little Pete's
The fate of Little Pete's, the 24-hour diner that has served Philadelphia for 37 years, appears to be sealed after Hyatt Centric released renderings of the hotel that will replace it at 17th and Chancellor streets in Center City.September 21, 2016
Schools
Pennsylvania school worker quits job over 'sickening' lunch policy
A cafeteria worker at a Pennsylvania elementary school quit her job last week in protest of a policy that denies hot meals to students whose parents are behind more than $25 on their meal balance.September 21, 2016
Universities
Cockroaches infest Villanova University residence halls
Villanova University is battling a cockroach infestation in its residence halls, part of a wider pest problem also afflicting the campus' dining facilities, according to a report published Wednesday in the school's student-run newspaper.September 21, 2016
Pets
Woman lashes out on Facebook against man who ditched heartbroken dog
Every day, unfathomable stories of animal abuse and neglect come to our attention and there are far too many to cover each one while remaining vigilant about what's going on with human beings.September 21, 2016
Investigation
New Jersey police officer found beaten, unconscious
Authorities in Monmouth County and detectives with the New Jersey State Police are investigating after a Long Branch Police Officer was found beaten and unconscious early Tuesday morning near an abandoned building.September 21, 2016
Music
Corey Feldman's freaky 'Today Show' performance gets an 'Always Sunny' remix
If you've been paying any attention to the bizarre saga of former childhood star Cory Feldman ("Stand By Me," "Gremlins") and his band's spooky performance last Friday on "The Today Show," you're probably still shuddering in the corner of a dark room.September 20, 2016
Investigation
Montgomery County business owner busted for alleged deceptive practices
A business owner in Montgomery County was arrested Monday following an investigation into allegations that he engaged in deceptive business practices, the Hatfield Township Police Department announced in a statement.September 20, 2016
Videos
WATCH: 'Philadelphia in Motion' shows rise of new Center City
A Q&A with local videographer Cory Popp on new time-lapse compilationSeptember 20, 2016
Courts
LeSean McCoy sued by two police officers in Philadelphia bar fight
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy has been sued by two Philadelphia police officers who were injured the widely publicized February brawl that unfolded at a bar in Old City.September 20, 2016
Commercials
How a small bank landed Eagles QB Carson Wentz as its spokesman
Forget the 2-0 start, forget the zero turnovers, forget all the Wentzmaniacal amperage surging through your devices and blood (must be the free Dunkin' Donuts coffee), and forget that the NFL season is a long and winding road you just can't ever anticipate, beyond the Patriots doing stuff that rhymes with beating other teams.Just In
- Open thread replay: 49ers 23, Eagles 19
- N.J. becomes latest state to ban cellphones in classrooms as Murphy signs bill into law
- N.J. lawmakers fast-track bills limiting cooperation with ICE after Minneapolis shooting
- Data centers are straining N.J.'s power grid. A bill would make them pay for it.
- Brandon Graham in letter to Eagles fans: 'Why pass on an opportunity at history?'
- At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
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