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

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.

September 4, 2016

Investigation

Son of former Delco Congressman found dead at 35

The son of former Delaware County Congressman Curt Weldon was found dead at his Boyertown apartment last Monday in what his father described as an apparent drug-related incident.

September 4, 2016

Investigation

Police: Man fatally shot at Kensington bar

Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was fatally shot early Sunday morning outside a bar in Kensington.

September 1, 2016

Radio

Howard Eskin to remain at FOX 29, fill in more on WIP

As the pandemonium of Josh Innes' ouster from Sportsradio 94 WIP begins to subside, speculation about a return of the station's afternoon godfather received a bit more clarity on Thursday afternoon.

September 1, 2016

Water Quality

Rowan University tells students 'Do Not Drink' water from campus faucets

Officials at Rowan University have advised all students to avoid drinking water from several buildings on its Glassboro campus after investigating multiple reports of discoloration in their fluids.

September 1, 2016

Wildlife

Save the baby alligator found strolling through Montgomery County

Authorities in Collegeville say they have corralled a baby alligator who was discovered taking an afternoon walk through the central Montgomery County town.

August 31, 2016

Music

In MetLife finale, Bruce Springsteen bests personal record for longest U.S. concert

UPDATE: The challenge was leveled and the challenge was met. At MetLife Stadium on Tuesday night, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played the longest U.S. concert of his multidecade career — a four-hour and one-minute affair, according to setlist.fm.

August 31, 2016

Flyers

Flyers unveil 50th 'Golden Anniversary' jersey to usual back-and-forthlash

As the Philadelphia Flyers organization turns 50 years old — sadly, without the late Ed Snider present — the team on Wednesday released a new gilded uniform for the upcoming season.

August 31, 2016

CHOP

Eagles Charitable Foundation donates $1 million to CHOP for autism research

The Philadelphia Eagles Charitable Foundation has donated $1 million to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to support initiatives at the Center for Autism Research.

August 31, 2016

Nightlife

Philly entrepreneurs' BeerMe app will spare you a walk of shame

You would probably rather not remember that time (several times, maybe) when you left a long night at the bar without your debit or credit card, even if you could remember it. Somehow, we wind up back at home, go to sleep and don't realize until the morning that the card is missing.

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