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 19, 2016
Agriculture
Customs: 'Destructive' beetle larvae found in Philadelphia rice shipment
Agriculture specialists with U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Monday that they intercepted a Philadelphia-bound rice shipment containing live larvae of the invasive Khapra beetle sent by a family from Saudi Arabia.September 19, 2016
Government
Want to be heard? Take the 2016 Philadelphia Resident Survey
Philadelphia residents have reputation for being vocal — some say angry — about everything from sports to driving and community development.September 19, 2016
Public Health
Penn study: 1 in 9 who enter ER with violent injuries return within two years
Victims of intentional violence are at relatively high risk of returning to the Emergency Room within two years of an initial visit, according to a study conducted by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.September 19, 2016
Casinos
Revel casino rebrands as 'TEN' ahead of Atlantic City resurrection
In the midst of what has been a fitful and turbulent year for Atlantic City, the dormant Revel Casino received a major rebrand Monday as real estate developer Glenn Straub announced the premiere of TEN.September 18, 2016
Music
Kevin Hart, aka Chocolate Droppa, releases first rap single featuring T.I., Migos
At the infamous roast of Justin Bieber in 2015, Natasha Leggero told Philly-born superstar Kevin Hart that he looks like 50 Cent got put in a dryer. Well, Hart must have taken that to heart.September 18, 2016
Investigation
Police investigating wooden cross, gas tank left at Center City church
Philadelphia police are actively investigating after a wooden cross and a full tank of gasoline were found leaning against the stone facade of First Baptist Church in Center City.September 18, 2016
Amusement Parks
Gigantic Nickelodeon theme park coming to New Jersey's 'American Dream'
The American Dream is real — and all of your favorite Nickelodeon characters will be there at northern New Jersey's mega-mall project in the making.September 18, 2016
Wildlife
Report: Humans likely caused death of beached whale at Jersey Shore
A massive humpback whale that washed ashore in Sea Isle City on Friday likely became ill and eventually died as a result of contact with human civilization, according to marine life experts.September 18, 2016
Politics
Philadelphia police union endorses Donald Trump for president
The Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police announced Sunday night that it is officially endorsing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in the 2016 election.September 18, 2016
Musicians
Springsteen on depression: 'It sneaks up on you'
It's been a marathon year for multigenerational rock icon Bruce Springsteen, who will turn 67 years old on Friday.Just In
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