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.
September 6, 2016
Restaurants
Map: Outdoor eateries skyrocket in sunny Philadelphia
The number of dining establishments with outdoor seating in Philadelphia has proliferated over the last fifteen years, increasing by an incredible 439 percent since 2001, according to a new report from the Center City District.September 6, 2016
Higher Education
Creepy email inviting freshman co-eds to party prompts fliers on Penn campus
The campus of the University of Pennsylvania was plastered with hundreds of fliers on Tuesday morning after a disturbing email addressed to "ladies" stirred a group of students to expose a flagrant example of predatory sexism.September 6, 2016
Donald Trump
Twitter pounces on Donald Trump for 'Phillies' typo
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump is getting berated and teased on Twitter for an embarrassing split-second mistake that bizarrely roped in your Philadelphia Phillies.September 5, 2016
Petitions
Thousands petition Christie for PTSD in N.J. medical marijuana program
Nearly 18,000September 5, 2016
Higher Education
Lafayette professor ends hunger strike over denial of tenure
A Spanish language and literature professor at Lafayette College ended his hunger strike against his hunger strike against the administration's denial of his faculty-supported tenure on Monday, enjoying a nice taco de lengua for his troubles.September 5, 2016
Investigation
Police: Off-duty officer shoots family member Northeast Philly
Philadelphia police are investigating after an off-duty officer shot a 19-year-old family member Monday night in Northeast Philadelphia.September 5, 2016
Videos
WATCH: Citizens capture stray pig running wild in South Philly
A group of concerned citizens, joined by local animal control team ACCT Philly, captured a stray pig running around the streets of Kensington on Monday afternoon.September 5, 2016
Made in America
Malia Obama hits Made in America wearing 'Smoking Kills' T-shirt
Philadelphia's fifth annual Made in America Festival has become a bit of a presidential affair in 2016. Last night, former president Bill Clinton made an unexpected appearance in the crowd to promote iwillvote.com on behalf of Hillary Clinton's bid for the White House.September 5, 2016
Investigation
Family of officer shot in Atlantic City issues statement on incident
The family of a police officer who was shot in Atlantic City on Saturday morning has issued a statement condemning the attack and thanking all of those who have shown support over the long Labor Day weekend.September 4, 2016
Restaurants
New zoning permit again presents existential threat to Little Pete's
All Philadelphians want is to be able to go to their favorite 24-hour diner without worry of another existential threat. That's too much to ask.Just In
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