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 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.

November 12, 2016

Development

Historic Germantown YWCA, left to languish, on track for 'new era'

After years of disrepair and failed negotiations, the historic Germantown YWCA building is primed for redevelopment as a mixed-use facility with apartments and office space. 

November 12, 2016

Crime

'It's our p---- now, B---h': Vandal keys Trump's language on Drexel professor's car

In what has become a disturbing pattern in the days since Donald Trump won the U.S. presidency, yet another vandal has damaged property in South Philadelphia, this time the car of a research psychologist at Drexel University.

November 12, 2016

Celebrities

WATCH: Kevin Hart implores love after 'mind----' 2016 election

People all across the United States are reeling from the 2016 presidential election, which was by far and away the most divisive and disconcerting campaign in recent memory. 

November 9, 2016

Crime

VIDEO: Suspect wanted for racist Trump vandalism in South Philly

Philadelphia police have released surveillance video of a man wanted for politically and racially charged vandalism in South Philly.

November 9, 2016

Politics

Bernie Sanders receptive, but ready to 'vigorously oppose' Trump

One day after Donald Trump claimed the U.S. presidency and proved his skeptics wrong, former Democratic candidate and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders issued a statement in response to the Republican victory.

November 9, 2016

Eagles

Trailer: Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins rides with Philly police in Vice Sports series

Outspoken Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins has been among the NFL's leading voices behind the protest movement to end racial injustice in the United States.

November 8, 2016

2016 Election

Once the polls close, access Pennsylvania vote totals here

Pennsylvania residents and others who can't wait to scour results from the various races of the 2016 general election can begin do so at a state-run web portal after the polls have closed at 8 p.m.

November 8, 2016

Obituaries

Instagram post reveals passing of Will Smith's father

The father of Philadelphia-born actor Will Smith has died, according to an Instagram post from Smith's ex-wife Sheree Fletcher.

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