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 3, 2016
Business
Benjamin's Desk announces new location in Powelton Village
Philadelphia-based co-working network Benjamin's Desk announced Wednesday that it will soon open a fourth location in Powelton Village, adding to its portfolio of local offices in Rittenhouse Square, Washington Square and at the nearly completed Pennovation Center.August 3, 2016
Wildlife
Weirdo mola mola fish marks funky year at Jersey Shore
2016 has been a weird year at the Jersey Shore.August 3, 2016
Development
Woods Square project approved in East Kensington
Philadelphia's Civic Design Review board gave its approval on Tuesday to the proposed Woods Square apartment complex in East Kensington and two additional projects in West Philadelphia.August 3, 2016
Politics
Will Smith: 'Collective insanity' explains support for chauvinist Trump
For the better part of the past year, valiant attempts have been made both publicly and privately to explain the appeal of a politician as brash as Donald Trump. It's tempting to credit him purely as a rhetorician, yet if that is truly his selling point, it would confirm that a substantial portion of the American public shares views that most would objectively have to admit radiate sexism and xenophobia.August 3, 2016
Transportation
PennDOT finally goes paperless for traffic signal management
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced this week that it has finally upgraded traffic signal management to a new web application, replacing a patchwork of paper records scattered at locations across the state.August 2, 2016
Wawa
Video: How to remedy Wawa withdrawal from out of town
People don't realize it until it hits them and there's nothing they can do to fill the sizzling void.August 2, 2016
Government
Wolf: Pennsylvania saved $156 million in efficiency initiatives
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that the Commonwealth saved more than $156 million for the 2015-2016 fiscal year through the recently formed Governor’s Office of Transformation, Innovation, Management and Efficiency (GO-TIME).August 2, 2016
Cars
1966 Batmobile replica on sale at Philly dealership
Are you feeling heroic lately? And you're flush with cash? No? Well, if you are, you might want to seize the day and head over to LBI Limited in Frankford to check out a legendary car.August 2, 2016
Amusement Parks
Hershey Park reveals mystery trio of sweet new rides
Over the past month or so, Hershey Park has been teasing the revelation of a new mystery ride set to debut in 2017. There were several clues along the way, but we couldn't keep up with all that and now the wait is finally over.August 1, 2016
Investigations
D.A.: Two people fatally shot at Ambler apartment complex
Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating after two people were fatally shot late Sunday night at an apartment complex in Ambler.Just In
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