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.
June 14, 2016
Investigation
Woman struck by SEPTA bus dies after Chestnut Hill incident
One of two female pedestrians struck by a SEPTA bus in Chestnut Hill last Thursday has died of her injuries, authorities announced on Tuesday.June 14, 2016
Development
Drexel breaks ground on $16 million Korman Center expansion
Drexel University broke ground Tuesday on a $16 million project to expand the landmark Korman Center and redesign the surrounding quad, a popular student hangout, into a campus green space.June 14, 2016
Development
Philadelphia Mills completes $30 million renovation in Northeast Philly
The Philadelphia Mills has wrapped up a multimillion dollar renovation project encompassing a range of facility upgrades and the arrival of the arrival of several new retailers at the complex on Woodhaven Road in Northeast Philadelphia.June 13, 2016
Odd News
Alligator captured in Allentown finds new home in Poconos
An alligator who caused a bit of a scare last Friday in Allentown's Lehigh Canal has found himself a new home at a reptilian preserve in the Poconos.June 13, 2016
Entertainment
'Philly Outside' merch benefits parks with vintage posters, pint glasses and tees
If you've got some empty space on your walls or your pint glass collection is looking a little weathered, there's a great new collection of vintage, Philadelphia-themed merchandise that should fit right in with the rest of your local pride pieces.June 13, 2016
Development
Report: Demand for apartments steadily rising in Philadelphia
Demand for apartments in Philadelphia is on the rise, according to an annual report released Monday by Yardi Matrix, a market research service in the commercial apartment industry.June 13, 2016
Orlando Shooting
'It's Always Sunny' cast shows support for Orlando shooting victims
In the wake of the deadly massacre at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, millions have shown support and voiced their condolences for the victims of the attack on the LGBT community.June 13, 2016
Lawsuit
Morey's Pier sues to block BeachGlow EDM festival in Wildwood
The organizers of a charitable music festival have lashed out against the owner's of Morey's Pier for filing a lawsuit to block the two-day event scheduled to take place July 8-9 in Wildwood.June 13, 2016
Competitions
Drexel Food Lab competing in James Beard 'Blended Burger Project'
In order to form a more perfect hamburger, the James Beard Foundation last year launched its inaugural "Blended Burger Project," which calls on chefs from around the nation to develop healthier and more planet-friendly burger recipes.June 12, 2016
Politics
Report: Trump once drove Philly cabinetry company out of business
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump's vociferous legal battle over the fallout of Trump University is just one of more than 3,500 lawsuits the real estate mogul has faced over the past three decades, many of them involving cases of alleged non-payment, according to a recent USA Today analysis.Just In
- N.J. becomes latest state to ban cellphones in classrooms as Murphy signs bill into law
- N.J. lawmakers fast-track bills limiting cooperation with ICE after Minneapolis shooting
- Data centers are straining N.J.'s power grid. A bill would make them pay for it.
- Joel Embiid questionable for Sixers-Raptors on Sunday in front end of back-to-back
- At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
- Eagles-49ers Wild Card Round injury report, with analysis
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