Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

November 6, 2016

SEPTA

City of Philadelphia files motion to halt SEPTA strike for Election Day

The city of Philadelphia filed a motion on Sunday to temporarily halt the ongoing SEPTA strike for Tuesday's election.

November 6, 2016

Politics

Mayor Kenney burns Trump fanboy Rudy Giuliani on Twitter

With the clock ticking down to the 2016 presidential election, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney sat back and had a good laugh Sunday at the expense of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

November 4, 2016

Television

Comcast launching Netflix nationwide on X1 platform

Philadelphia-based cable giant Comcast announced Friday that it will officially integrate Netflix into the X1 platform beginning next week, enabling millions of customers nationwide to seamlessly browse and access the streaming service's online collection of TV shows and movies.

November 4, 2016

Legislation

Gov. Wolf signs bill legalizing Uber, Lyft in Philadelphia

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed a bill Friday that formally legalizes Uber and Lyft in Philadelphia after the Pennsylvania Senate voted overwhelmingly in concurrence with its passage in the House of Representatives.

November 3, 2016

Tourism

WATCH: British blokes list 8 things NOT to do in Philly

As major American cities go, Philadelphia is a great one to feel free to do pretty much whatever you please without fear of ridicule as long as it falls within the boundaries of the law. This is an exciting place with limitless activities, sights, restaurants and underground cultural life. If you're bored, there's something wrong with you.

November 3, 2016

Roller Coasters

Bumpy Wildwood roller coaster undergoing $5 million in repairs

Visitors to Morey's Pier next summer will be riding a new and improved Great Nor'Easter as crews get to work on a piece-by-piece repairs of the 2,100-foot ride. 

November 3, 2016

Liquor Control Board

Philly bidders win four PLCB 'zombie' licenses in state's first auction

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) announced Thursday that it has issued 37 Notices of Selection for the state's initial restaurant license auction, including four by bidders in Philadelphia.

November 3, 2016

Investigation

Burning body found underneath I-76 in South Philly

Philadelphia police are investigating after the remains of a burning human body were discovered Thursday morning on an embankment beneath Interstate 76 in South Philadelphia.

November 3, 2016

Restaurants

Naf Naf Grill opens shawarma spot with a bang in Center City

Free pitas had 19th and Market Streets packed on Thursday afternoon to mark the grand opening of Naf Naf Grill's Center City location, a surefire destination for seekers of fast casual Middle Eastern food.

November 2, 2016

Legislation

Wolf signs package of bills to combat heroin, opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf on Wednesday signed four bills that will strengthen the state's programs and defenses against the crisis of heroin and opioid addition.

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