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.
May 19, 2016
Medicine
Philly reporter saved by stroke diagnosis after losing eyesight
Chris O'Connell, a local anchor for FOX 29 and a father of twins, had no idea why he couldn't see out of his left eye when he awoke on the morning of January 12, 2016.May 19, 2016
Courts
Warlock motorcycle gang member convicted in Philly, Delco meth bust
An Upper Darby man and member of the Warlock motorcycle gang was convicted Wednesday after pleading guilty to a charge of conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamines, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.May 19, 2016
DRPA
DRPA authorizes monthly parking lot beneath Ben Franklin Bridge
The Delaware River Port Authority has officially authorized the creation of a paid parking lot beneath the Benjamin Franklin Bridge that will open up 170 new spaces operated by the Philadelphia Parking Authority.May 19, 2016
Demolition
Philly demolishing 'creepy' row home invaded by turkey vultures
The City of Philadelphia will tear down a row home Thursday that community members say became overrun by turkey vultures, the scavenging buzzard species whose evolutionary advantage is detecting gases produced by decomposing animals.May 18, 2016
Development
New renderings revealed for Ridge Falls development in East Falls
Developers behind the Ridge Falls project in East Falls revealed updated renderings Wednesday of their mixed-use residential project along Kelly Drive and Fairmount Park.May 18, 2016
Legislation
Pennsylvania to expand ignition-locks as DUI arrests increase
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to sign legislation that will expand that state's ignition-lock law to drivers who commit a first DUI offense, part of an effort to reduce license suspensions while discouraging drunk driving.May 18, 2016
Candy
Clint Cats & Trumpy Taffies: Philly couple launches presidential candy company
Presidential races can be a contentious and, let's be honest, pretty sour process for a lot of people. Caricatured as they are, the candidates drop away one by one, and as the months press on, those who remain tend to polarize friends, families and colleagues until the dust has finally settled in November.May 18, 2016
Investigation
Police: Teen wanted for vandalizing cars in Northeast Philly
Philadelphia police are seeking help from the public to identify and locate a teenager who allegedly vandalized several vehicles in Northeast Philadelphia.May 18, 2016
Puppies
Philly-area businesses: Hit up Uber on Thursday for a Puppy Playdate
As everyone in the working world gets over the hump today, Philadelphia businesses should consider making Thursday an especially "pawsome" step toward the weekend.May 17, 2016
Politics
Signs suggest Pennsylvania will be 'tipping point' in 2016 election
A little more than two months ago, the best word 421 Pennsylvania voters could find to describe the 2016 presidential race was, sadly, "ridiculous," followed closely by "joke" and "disgusting."Just In
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- Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey drops one spot in latest All-Star Game voting returns, barely trailing Jalen Brunson
- At Trump's directive, CDC lowers amount of recommended vaccines for children
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