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 1, 2016
Fires
Firefighters contain 3-alarm blaze at Doylestown strip mall
Firefighters in Doylestown responded late Monday afternoon to a three-alarm blaze at a local strip-mall as smoke billowed up from the structure during rush hour.August 1, 2016
Amusement Parks
Six Flags 'extremely sorry' after young woman charges sexism
Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey has issued a formal apology to a 22-year-old woman who several weeks ago was denied entrance to the amusement park because of a shirt deemed inappropriate by a male security guard.August 1, 2016
Entertainment
Charles Barkley greenlighted for TNT show 'The Race Card'
Former Philadelphia 76ers star and basketball legend Charles Barkley will soon be expanding upon his role as an NBA analyst for TNT after the network approved a new series that will explore "social divides and entrenched corporate interests" in the United States.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.August 1, 2016
Business
Philly-based analytics firm RJMetrics acquired by Magento Commerce
Philadelphia-based analytics software company RJMetrics, long held up as a symbol of the city's emerging tech sector, has been acquired by Campbell, California-based Magento Commerce, the companies announced on Monday.July 31, 2016
Videos
WATCH: 'All Nighter' roams Philly for scrapple, street ball
The bars and clubs may not be open all night in Philadelphia, but that hardly prevents the city from accommodating a fun-filled all-nighter.July 31, 2016
Demographics
Philly scholars await city's first federal statistical research center
The City of Philadelphia is preparing to launch its first-ever federal research center devoted to the study of national statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau and several other government agencies.July 31, 2016
Entertainment
Body politic: Tinder sees surge in activity during DNC in Philly
The Democratic National Convention has come and gone from Philadelphia: No arrests, a Sean Hannity mix-up and plenty of momentum for Hillary Clinton as the nation hits the home stretch of the 2016 general election.July 31, 2016
Vandalism
Wilmington church responds to vandal cutting 'Black' from Black Lives Matter sign
Members of the First Unitarian Church of Wilmington expressed their disappointment Sunday morning after a vandal cut the word "Black" off of a Black Lives Matter banner on the grounds of the church.July 28, 2016
Housing
Philly gets dreadful rank among best, worst U.S. cities for renters
Philadelphia renters face a market with more unfavorable conditions than the vast majority of American cities, according to a new WalletHub report that ranks the best and worst places to rent in the United States in 2016.Just In
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- Joel Embiid, Paul George questionable for Sixers-Raptors on Monday after missing front end of back-to-back
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