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.
July 20, 2016
Police
Here's how much drugs Pennsylvania State Police have seized in 2016
Pennsylvania State Police on Wednesday released updated second quarter numbers on statewide prohibited drug seizures, revealing a likely decline in 2016 weight and value compared to the previous year.July 20, 2016
Cities
Wildwood mayor livid about North Wildwood's potential name change
A vocal group of residents in North Wildwood wants to ditch its place in South Jersey's four-town club that includes Wildwood, Wildwood West and Wildwood Crest.July 20, 2016
Rescues
Firefighters rescue N.J. Pokémonger from cemetery tree
About two weeks into the Pokémon Go frenzy, many of us have been driven up a wall and out of the tree, so to speak. There was a time when people deliberately used to say Pokeman just to infuriate the game's most avid fans. Today, these same snide critics are running around with smartphones looking for virtual characters when the only one absolutely worth it is Psyduck.July 20, 2016
Politics
Twitter users question existence of Melania Trump's speechwriter
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says Meredith McIver is the speechwriter behind Melania Trump's controversial remarks on Monday night.July 19, 2016
Fashion
Terrell Owens just launched a luxury men's fashion line
Get your unworn clothes ready to put in the donation bin: former Eagles wide receiver and NFL great Terrell Owens has unveiled a new men's sports fashion line that is engineered to collide with performance.July 19, 2016
Medical Marijuana
Pennsylvania issues progress report on Medical Marijuana Program
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday provided a progress report on statewide efforts to implement the Medical Marijuana Program signed into law in April.July 19, 2016
Restaurants
Real Food Eatery bringing healthy fast-casual concept to Center City
Center City will soon have another healthy fast-casual restaurant for workers on the go when the Real Food Eatery opens next month on Walnut Street.July 19, 2016
Art
Hidden Philadelphia sculpture to resurface in Chestnut Hill
After spending sixteen years in a North Philadelphia storage shed, an acclaimed sculpture created by multimedia artist and designer Harry Bertoia will soon see the light of day in Chestnut Hill.July 18, 2016
Technology
Philadelphia's 'Smart City Challenge' seeks ideas for Internet of Things
Over the past several years, the City of Philadelphia has consistently been recognized among the nation's best municipal governments for the utilization of technology that enhances local services. Now Mayor Kenney's newly reconfigured Office of Innovation and Technology wants forward-thinking residents to submit ideas that will deepen the city's connection to the Internet of Things.July 18, 2016
Television
Pennsylvania coroner 'speaks for the dead' in new forensic TV series
Devoted fans of the forensic crime drama genre are in for a compelling new television series that will center on the career insights of Dauphin County Coroner Graham Hetrick.Just In
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