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 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.August 10, 2016
Development
Steps at Penn's Landing to be replaced with ADA-compliant ramp
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation will soon begin work on the installation of an ADA-compliant ramp to replace the staircase that leads from Market Street down to the waterfront at Penn's Landing.August 10, 2016
Shootings
Police: Man dies after accidentally shooting himself at Philadelphia gun range
A 21-year-old man died Tuesday night after he accidentally shot himself at a gun range in the Spring Garden section of Philadelphia, according to police.August 10, 2016
Wildlife
WATCH: Witness captures shark attack on dolphin at Jersey Shore
Nature geeks may fondly recall David Attenborough's BBC series "The Trials of Life" — a predecessor to "Planet Earth" — and also recollect some gut-level horror at gruesome takedowns of various prey.August 9, 2016
Military
U.S. Air Force wants Drexel to help plasma bomb the skies
Drexel University, a tremendous and genial institution by all accounts, has been called upon to assist Uncle Sam in his efforts to infiltrate the ionosphere with clarifying plasma. The United States Air Force is fully prepared to bomb the skies, if that's what it takes.August 9, 2016
Videos
WATCH: Mayor Kenney answers #MeanTweets on 58th birthday
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has gotten settled in after seven months in office and the Democratic National Convention under his belt.August 9, 2016
Politics
Look out, Curt Schilling claims he's running for president in 2024
Former Philadelphia Phillies ace and disgraced ESPN analyst Curt Schilling may be eyeing the oval office in 2024, according to a comment he made on Facebook over the weekend.August 8, 2016
Politics
Philly election inspector debunks Sean Hannity's 2012 conspiracy theory
Fox News commentator and radio host Sean Hannity isn't finished instigating in Philadelphia after his Wawa snafu during the Democratic National Convention.August 8, 2016
NFL
Marvin Harrison jabs Eagles fans during Hall of Fame induction speech
NFL fans hoping to get a sloppy glimpse of the 2016 season were disappointed Sunday night when the league's annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton was canceled on account of unsafe field conditions.August 8, 2016
Crime
13 shot, three dead over violent weekend in Philadelphia
Three people are dead and eight others wounded after a violent outbreak of shootings rocked Philadelphia between Saturday night and Monday morning, according to police and multiple media reports.Just In
- Police search for suspects tied to fatal shooting at Chipotle near Temple University
- 'Long Bright River' author is working on her next novel, but don't ask her about it
- New Jersey residents with criminal convictions now can serve as jurors
- These local movie theaters are giving out free popcorn on Jan. 19
- Game ball, three stars, and snap count analysis: Wild Card Round, Eagles vs. 49ers
- Joel Embiid, Paul George questionable for Sixers-Raptors on Monday after missing front end of back-to-back
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