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.
November 14, 2016
Grants
Philly manufacturing apprenticeships among $4 million in statewide grant programs
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Monday the allocation of $4 million in strategic innovation grants to support the state's workforce development plans.November 14, 2016
Radio
'World Cafe' host David Dye stepping down for changed role at WXPN
David Dye, the unmistakable voice of NPR's long-running "World Cafe" show, announced Monday that he will step down from his host position to assume a changed role at Philadelphia's WXPN.November 14, 2016
Politics
Transcript: Mayor Kenney's speech on hate crimes closes International Unity Cup
Amid a wave of disturbing incidents that have transpired in Philadelphia in the week since the U.S. election, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney on Monday delivered a speech addressing the hateful acts at the closing reception of the International Unity Cup.November 14, 2016
Property
Philly puts out RFP for vacant properties at site of MOVE bombing
The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority announced on Monday that it has put out a Request for Proposals from developers to purchase and revive 36 vacant properties along and nearby the West Philadelphia block where the infamous bombing of black liberation group MOVE took place in 1985.November 14, 2016
Business
Trio of Philly hardware stores ranked among best in U.S.
In the age of Home Depot and Loews, the mom and pop hardware shop is often regard as a quaint relic in danger of becoming a dying breed altogether.November 13, 2016
Universities
Breitbart News ribs Penn for 'coddling' upset students with puppies and cats
Everybody has their own own way of coping with unpleasant facts of life. For about half the country, it was unpleasant, to put it mildly, that Donald Trump was elected president. But as the will of enough people, eventually the stunning outcome will have to be internalized and lamenting the election itself — rather than the policies it enables — will be out of touch with time.November 13, 2016
Internet
Philly Facebook group holds a rolling Internet yard sale
You want random stuff? For almost nothing? There's a place for you to find it in Philadelphia, even if you don't yet know what you're looking to score.November 13, 2016
Veterans Day
Eagles pay tribute to veterans with permanently unoccupied seat
At a time of what many would consider national uncertainty, the brightest constant to rely on has been the country's unwavering support for men and women in the military, annually celebrated on Veterans Day.November 13, 2016
Restaurants
Token brings six packs, donuts and Korean street food to NoLibs
The former Piazza at Schmidt's, once the scene of summer block parties in Northern Liberties, is on the road to reinventing itself as The Schmidt's Commons after taking on the new name back in June.November 13, 2016
Crashes
Police: Two women critically injured in Market Street crash
Philadelphia police are investigating after two pedestrians were critically injured in a crash crash early Sunday morning in Center City.Just In
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