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.
August 2, 2016
Cars
1966 Batmobile replica on sale at Philly dealership
Are you feeling heroic lately? And you're flush with cash? No? Well, if you are, you might want to seize the day and head over to LBI Limited in Frankford to check out a legendary car.August 2, 2016
Amusement Parks
Hershey Park reveals mystery trio of sweet new rides
Over the past month or so, Hershey Park has been teasing the revelation of a new mystery ride set to debut in 2017. There were several clues along the way, but we couldn't keep up with all that and now the wait is finally over.August 2, 2016
Government
Wolf: Pennsylvania saved $156 million in efficiency initiatives
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that the Commonwealth saved more than $156 million for the 2015-2016 fiscal year through the recently formed Governor’s Office of Transformation, Innovation, Management and Efficiency (GO-TIME).August 1, 2016
Amusement Parks
Six Flags 'extremely sorry' after young woman charges sexism
Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey has issued a formal apology to a 22-year-old woman who several weeks ago was denied entrance to the amusement park because of a shirt deemed inappropriate by a male security guard.August 1, 2016
Business
Philly-based analytics firm RJMetrics acquired by Magento Commerce
Philadelphia-based analytics software company RJMetrics, long held up as a symbol of the city's emerging tech sector, has been acquired by Campbell, California-based Magento Commerce, the companies announced on Monday.August 1, 2016
Fires
Firefighters contain 3-alarm blaze at Doylestown strip mall
Firefighters in Doylestown responded late Monday afternoon to a three-alarm blaze at a local strip-mall as smoke billowed up from the structure during rush hour.August 1, 2016
Entertainment
Charles Barkley greenlighted for TNT show 'The Race Card'
Former Philadelphia 76ers star and basketball legend Charles Barkley will soon be expanding upon his role as an NBA analyst for TNT after the network approved a new series that will explore "social divides and entrenched corporate interests" in the United States.August 1, 2016
Investigations
D.A.: Two people fatally shot at Ambler apartment complex
Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating after two people were fatally shot late Sunday night at an apartment complex in Ambler.August 1, 2016
CHOP
CHOP debuts Health and Wellness Garden in West Philadelphia
With a national lens hovering above Philadelphia for last week's Democratic National Convention, the opening of a brand community garden for The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia flew a bit under the radar.July 31, 2016
Videos
WATCH: 'All Nighter' roams Philly for scrapple, street ball
The bars and clubs may not be open all night in Philadelphia, but that hardly prevents the city from accommodating a fun-filled all-nighter.Just In
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