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.
October 27, 2016
Historic Homes
Norcross announces historic designation of Camden's MLK Jr. home
The Camden row home where Civil Rights pioneer Martin Luther King Jr. boarded with a friend while they were seminary students has officially received historic designation from the city's Historical Society, marking the culmination of an initiative to save it from demolition.October 27, 2016
Investigation
City Council to hold public hearing on teen's death at Wordsworth Academy
Members of Philadelphia City Council announced Thursday that a public meeting will be held to address the death of a 17-year-old boy with special needs who allegedly struck his head during a scuffle with staff at the Wordsworth Academy earlier this month.October 27, 2016
Sixers
WATCH: Stephen A. Smith unloads on 'The Process' after wild Sixers opener
The universe of takes was lit ablaze on Wednesday night when your Philadelphia 76ers — in a rare moment over the past several years — became the center of attention in the NBA.October 26, 2016
Farms
Jon Stewart, wife Tracey buy historic New Jersey farm for educational animal sanctuary
Comedian Jon Stewart and his wife Tracey have officially purchased the historic Hockhocksen Farm in Colts Neck, New Jersey to expand their work rehabilitating animals with the mission-based Farm Sanctuary organization.October 26, 2016
Filmmaking
Hart, Cranston tackling race dynamics when 'Untouchables' films in Philly
Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston will be coming to Philadelphia to film the majority of The Weinstein Company's adaptation of "The Intouchables," a popular French movie about a paraplegic aristocrat who hires a black, unemployed ex-con to be his caregiver.October 26, 2016
Investigation
D.A.: Villanova student secretly filmed upskirting videos on campus
A part-time student at Villanova University faces multiple charges after authorities say he secretly filmed upskirting videos of "countless victims" at locations on campus and elsewhere, Delaware County prosecutors announced on Wednesday.October 26, 2016
Development
Big apartment complex proposed near Temple University
As Temple University's undergraduate population continues to expand, a new proposal would place a 17-story apartment complex just blocks from the heart of the school's North Broad Street corridor.October 26, 2016
Protests
Singer claims Sixers canceled her national anthem performance because of 'We Matter' jersey
An R&B singer scheduled perform the national anthem at the Philadelphia 76ers season opener on Wednesday night says her appearance was canceled because of the "We Matter" jersey she wore to the game.October 25, 2016
NFL
'Neon' Deion Sanders takes shot at Carson Wentz's fashion sense
Just in time for the Eagles to take on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, "Primetime" himself has taken a jab at Carson Wentz for the way he pieces together his wardrobe.October 25, 2016
Celebrities
WATCH: Danny DeVito says a monkey bit him where the sun don't shine
For a Jersey guy from Asbury Park, Danny DeVito has come a long way to earn his reverence in Philadelphia — not that he isn't a loveable human being in his own right.Just In
- Former Sixer Robert Covington lists his Cherry Hill home for $2.9 million
- Mayor Parker orders review of Philly's foster care system following the death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford
- Police investigate video of officer shoving man in dispute over social media posts
- Full injury report for Sixers-Raptors on Thursday
- 'Jeopardy!' contestant from Delco loses title defense but wins over Eagles fans in final round
- For now, Matvei Michkov and the Flyers are shrugging off rumors: 'it's outside noise'
- Glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Baseball is coming to Citizens Bank Park
- Kennett Square Holiday Village Market returns in December with more than 50 vendors
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