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 12, 2016
Restaurants
Montgomery County mom calls Friendly's removal of autistic son 'dehumanizing'
A Montgomery County mother is speaking out after her five-year-old autistic son's crying resulted in the family's removal from a Friendly's restaurant in Pottstown.October 12, 2016
Murals
GreenDrop donation center holding mural contest in South Philly
Local artists looking for a place to showcase their work and pick-up a hefty prize are invited to submit a mural design concept to South Philadelphia's new GreenDrop charitable donation center, which launched last month on South Street.October 12, 2016
Investigations
Police: Pennsylvania man allegedly killed by co-worker at Vineland hotel
Authorities in Vineland have a suspect in custody after a Pennsylvania man was found fatally shot early Wednesday morning at a hotel, police said.October 12, 2016
Allegations
Guitarist kicked out of Philly band responds to sexual assault allegations
The members of Philadelphia-based indie rock band Beach Slang have kicked out their guitarist amid four-year-old allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman, the group announced on Facebook.October 12, 2016
Eagles
Carson Wentz leaves a big tip for a fan at his alma mater
The last time we had an occasion to discuss the tipping habits of Philadelphia Eagles players, it was LeSean McCoy giving two dimes to a server at the former PYT in Northern Liberties. Nobody was particularly happy with Shady about that one, but it's in the past.October 12, 2016
Videos
WATCH: Kevin Hart stomps Jimmy Fallon in 'Would You Rather?'
Philadelphia native Kevin Hart is just about ready for the Oct. 14 theatrical release his of Lincoln Financial Field comedy special "Kevin Hart: What Now?"October 12, 2016
Street Art
Philly street artist blasts 'scribblers' videotaped defacing 'Beer Monster' mural
A well-known Philadelphia street artist is incensed with a group of "childish and disrespectful" taggers who defaced a mural of his outside a local homebrew shop in West Philadelphia.October 10, 2016
Wildlife
Infamous Delco black bear gets new home after menacing Radnor Township
A black bear that spent nearly a month on the loose in Delaware County has been captured and transferred to a new home after forcing a couple school lockdowns, charging at a police officer and inspiring a humorous social media account that lampooned the lengthly search for the big guy.October 10, 2016
Arrests
Police: Lancaster man gave teen daughter heroin that caused overdose
A Lancaster man is facing criminal charges after police say he supplied his 16-year-old daughter with a dose of heroin that resulted in a near-fatal overdose this past weekend.October 10, 2016
Television
WATCH: Spectrum gets a Flyers nod in new episode of 'The Goldbergs'
Back in May, ABC's "The Goldbergs" paid tribute to late Philadelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider in an episode that followed Adam's search for a missing orange T-shirt and meticulously referenced a memorable game played on December 8, 1987, when rookie Ron Hextall scored his first cross-ice goal.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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