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.
August 14, 2016
Public Health
Community Health Explorer tool visualizes Philly by neighborhood
Philadelphia residents and researchers interested in analyzing local public health data can now do so at the district level after the city released a new digital tool providing a breadth of information on current demographic trends.August 14, 2016
Weather
Officials: Three dead in Philadelphia heat wave
Two women died on Saturday as a result of health complications stemming from the extreme heat that has blanketed the Philadelphia area over the past few days, the medical examiner's office said.August 14, 2016
Celebrities
So it's official, Kevin Hart really did get married
It was not some elaborate prank or foolishly premature announcement: Philadelphia's own Kevin Hart is officially a married man.August 14, 2016
Videos
WATCH: Iverson gives Jadakiss his top five hip-hop artists
WATCH: Iverson gives Jadakiss his top five hip-hop artistsAugust 11, 2016
Restaurants
Kanella Grill opens at fast-rising restaurant's old Center City digs
Konstantinos Pitsillides took a calculated risk when he decided to move his popular BYOB, Kanella, from its original location in Washington Square West to a new home in Queen Village.August 11, 2016
Videos
Video: Woman caught steering with feet on Schuylkill Expressway
Earlier this week, we highlighted proposed legislation in New Jersey that would expand the scope of distracted driving to potentially include such activities as drinking coffee. Motorists expressed outrage at the idea and resented the prospect of facing the stiffest fines in the United States.August 11, 2016
Careers
Rittenhouse Target holding job fair this weekend
After opening the first of several "flexible format" stores in Center City last month, Target is holding a job fair at the new location at 1128 Chestnut Street.August 11, 2016
Public Health
'Crypto' parasite fears prompt closure of Montgomery County pool
Officials in Abington Township announced Tuesday afternoon that the Crestmont Pool, located in a park across from the Willow Grove Mall, has been temporarily closed due to a confirmed case of the Cryptosporidium parasite in an individual who used the pool facility.August 11, 2016
Politics
WATCH: Christie reacts to ex-aide's troubling Bridgegate text
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie found himself in the middle of a maelstrom Wednesday afternoon following the release of court documents that included a damning text message from a former aide about the George Washington Bridge lane closure scandal.August 10, 2016
Real Estate
James and Dolley Madison home sold in Society Hill
A piece of presidential history in Philadelphia was taken off the market last week when an undisclosed buyer purchased the historic James and Dolley Madison home in Society Hill.Just In
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