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 25, 2016
Attractions
WATCH: 50,000 LEGO pieces dumped at Plymouth Meeting Mall
Parents looking to plan wholesome weekend fun with their kids will soon have another option at the Plymouth Meeting Mall when a new LEGOLAND Discovery Center opens in 2017.October 25, 2016
Hospitals
Eagleville Hospital opening heroin, opioid addiction program for young men
In the midst of a deepening community crisis, a Montgomery County hospital will soon launch a unique addiction treatment program specially designed for young men between the ages of 18 and 26 years old.October 25, 2016
Videos
WATCH: Police post shocking video of shooting outside Chinese restaurant
Philadelphia police are seeking help from the public to identify a suspect in an ambush shooting earlier this month outside a Chinese restaurant in Southwest Philadelphia.October 24, 2016
Development
East Market: New video and a rumored Wawa at Center City project
The architects behind the massive East Market project in Center City have released a new video detailing their vision and design strategy for the transformative multiphase venture.October 24, 2016
Maps
New Deal era map shows zones of Philly segregation, prosperity
Hundreds of historical maps recently released by an organization chronicling the legacy of housing policies during the New Deal era of the United States paints a stark portrait of how real estate appraisers, mortgage lenders and developers drew sharp lines that charted the course of American cities.October 24, 2016
Investigations
Wordsworth Academy program to close after death of teen with special needs
A private Philadelphia academy for children with special needs will cease operations after an incident earlier this month resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy.October 24, 2016
Science
People call 'BS' over 'garbage' Bermuda Triangle theory
A colony of Bigfoots living in the Bermuda Triangle has been singing in strange seismogenic tongues and causing planes and boats to disappear for decades, in case you've been taking a break from Facebook.October 23, 2016
Humor
WATCH: Weird Al blown away in NYT song on 2016 presidential election
There is perhaps one man in these United States who is truly equipped to deal with the insanity of the 2016 presidential election. The admirable work of "Saturday Night Live" notwithstanding, the esteemed scholar of American zaniness is one Weird Al Yankovic.October 23, 2016
Eagles
Twitter reacts to Eagles clobbering of Sam Bradford in Philadelphia
The Eagles got a much-needed win at home on Sunday, stifling the Minnesota Vikings for four quarters and sacking old friend Sam Bradford six times on the way to 21-10 victory. At 4-2 and with a date against the Cowboys next Sunday night, the Eagles are in good shape resituate themselves at the front of the pack in the NFC East.October 23, 2016
Riots
Rioting Penn State fans cause estimated $18,000 in damages
The Penn State Nittany Lions are ranked 24th in the nation after defeating archrival Ohio State 24-21 in comeback fashion on Saturday, but State College is reportedly $18,000 in the hole after thousands of students rioted in the streets to celebrate the victory.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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