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 19, 2016
Legislation
Pennsylvania House passes bill to legalize Uber, Lyft in Philly
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelming approved a bill that would provide permanent authorization to rideshare services Uber and Lyft and legalize their operation in Philadelphia.October 19, 2016
Beaches
Wildwoods Dog Beach ranked second best in United States
Number two never sounded so sweet.October 19, 2016
Liquor
Study: Liquor privatization increases rates of violent assault
Pennsylvania citizens rejoiced last summer when Governor Tom Wolf loosened the state's grip on liquor and wine, extending Sunday hours at state stores and tweaking regulations so that licensed grocery stores can sell wine.October 19, 2016
Autism
Mom in Friendly's incident: 'I'm not ashamed of my son' and his autism
Teri-Jensen Sellers wants the world to know that she's not ashamed of her autistic son.October 19, 2016
Eagles
Ray Didinger: 'Boom,' Michael Wilbon's wrong about 'God-ed' up Wentz
Michael Wilbon, the longtime Washington Post reporter and co-host of ESPN's "Pardon The Interruption," is all wrong about Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz, according to beloved Hall of Fame football analyst Ray Didinger.October 19, 2016
Crime
D.A.: Delaware County woman illegally straw-purchased guns for boyfriend
An Aston woman faces a potentially lengthy prison sentence after she allegedly straw-purchased two firearms for a boyfriend who was prohibited from owning a gun, Delaware County prosecutors announced on Wednesday.October 18, 2016
Comedy
WATCH: Philly prankster's clowning around town ends in apparent arrest
Just in time for the Halloween spirit, Philly YouTube star Ed Bassmaster decided to stick with what's trending and dress up as a clown.October 18, 2016
Lawsuits
Woman files suit claiming N.Y. Giants team photo fell, 'violently struck her'
The New York Giants and MetLife Stadium have been sued by a New Jersey woman who claims she was severely injured by a fallen team photo while visiting the team gift shop two years ago.October 18, 2016
Restaurants
South Philly Barbacoa offshoot El Compadre brings back the family tortas
The tortas are coming back, as much by popular demand as by familial rite.October 17, 2016
Higher Education
Columbia University band rips Penn with midfield poem on Trump, rape culture
The Penn Quakers football team was up 7-0 at halftime of Saturday's matchup with the Columbia University Lions, an Ivy League battle generally more about glory than the standings.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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