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 1, 2016

SEPTA

Twitter bursts nerves over #SEPTAStrike in Philadelphia

Much to the dismay of thousands of public transit commuters in Philadelphia, SEPTA's buses, subways and trolleys are all temporarily out of commission after Transport Workers Union Local 234 went out on strike when the clock struck 12:01 Tuesday morning.

November 1, 2016

Celebrities

Bradley Cooper, Irina Shayk reportedly 'discussed marriage'

Charming Bradley Cooper and his model girfriend Irina Shayk are reportedly considering taking the next step in their guarded but tabloid besieged relationship.

November 1, 2016

Humor

WATCH: 'Newsman' hits sloppy streets of Manayunk on Halloween

How is everyone and the five pounds of gut they gained feeling on the day after Halloween?

October 31, 2016

Casinos

Casino: Sorry lady, you didn't really win $42.9 million

Any time you head out for a night at the casino, it's smart to keep your enthusiasm as much in check as your spending.

October 31, 2016

Media

Glenn 'Hurricane' Schwartz pens obit for NBC10's Sheela Allen-Stephens

A week ago, Philadelphia lost one its most iconic media personalities in Sheela Allen-Stephens, a mainstay at NBC10 for the better part of 20 years. 

October 31, 2016

Indego

Indego calls on Philly to reach 1 millionth ride before 2017

More than a year and half since Philadelphia launched its public bike share transportation system, Indego is on track to track to reach 1 million rides by the end of the year.

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 31, 2016

Obituaries

Villanova student mourned after death in dorm room

Members of the extended community at Villanova University are in mourning Monday after the loss of a student who passed away unexpectedly in his dorm room on Sunday night.

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

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.

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